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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJanuary 29, 2019

Preventing Truck Air System Freeze-ups

Air system maintenance on trucks is critical in the winter; less than a teaspoon of water could disable a truck in a winter deep freeze. Here's why, and what you can do about it.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkJanuary 28, 2019

5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Prevent Cold-Weather Calamity

Every year we read about drivers who perish in their trucks during extended road closures where the driver goes off the road or runs into impassable conditions. Would you or your drivers be able to stay warm and safe if you were caught in such a situation?

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

USA Truck Attracts Veterans with Training, Equipment

More than one-fourth of the drivers at USA Truck Capacity Solutions come from military backgrounds. Four of them are driving special military-themed Kenworths.

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Maintenanceby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 23, 2019

The Allure of the High-Tech Shop

Technology is rapidly changing the industry, and media coverage of cool future-looking trends such as electric and autonomous trucks can only help improve the image of trucking among young people looking for a career.

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Safety & Complianceby Jack RobertsJanuary 18, 2019

Safer Trailers Reduce Costs and Improve Productivity

Fleets are realizing that safer trailers and truck bodies mean reduced operating costs and enhanced productivity. And OEs and suppliers are responding to that call.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJanuary 18, 2019

Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 18, 2019

High Schoolers See the Road From a Truck Driver’s Point of View

Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute are teaching driver’s education students about truck safety through interactive demonstrations at 25 high schools in Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJanuary 17, 2019

Tight, but Not Too Tight With Wheel Bearing Adjustments

Wheel bearing adjustment can be a finicky process with uncertain results unless procedures are followed to the letter. There are simpler and less time-consuming ways to achieve better results.

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Driversby Jack RobertsJanuary 17, 2019

Easy Money: Driver Bonuses, Safety Go Hand-In-Hand at Vascor Transport

How one Kentucky fleet leveraged new technology to boost safety and driver pay.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniJanuary 16, 2019

Commentary: HD Collision Repair Finds a Place of Its Own

For many years, people in the heavy-duty collision repair industry were a part of the larger automotive collision repair industry. But trucks aren’t cars.

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