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Equipmentby Jim ParkJanuary 16, 2019

Dumping the Driveshaft on Electric Vehicles

Drive axles for battery-electric vehicles will feature integrated motors. This eliminates the drivetrain, creates room for batteries, and puts the axle maker in charge of powering the vehicle.

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Safety & Complianceby Rolf LockwoodJanuary 15, 2019

Commentary: What a Car-Trends Survey Tells Us About Future Truck Tech

74% believe that mixing autonomous and non-autonomous traffic will lead to severe safety issues.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkJanuary 15, 2019

Active Steering is There to Assist Drivers, Not Take Over

Active steering will be the next addition to advanced driver assistance systems. Trucks can now steer themselves, but they are not ready to take over just yet.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJanuary 14, 2019

Get A Grip on Fleet Insurance Costs

Figuring out how to lower fleet insurance costs is not rocket science. What it takes is critical and analytical thinking to identify what’s driving up costs and what actions will help bring them under control.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 14, 2019

How Trucking Will Find Tomorrow's Technicians

Fleets and industry groups are changing tactics to find the people they need to maintain and repair their trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJanuary 9, 2019

A Closer Look at Peterbilt's Electric Model 220EV

With the launch of the electric Model 220EV, Peterbilt is wading into what is sure to become a crowded marketplace. With rising consumer interest in electric trucks, the Model 220EV fits right into the pickup and delivery segment.

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Driversby Sergio RojasJanuary 2, 2019

Commentary: Reducing Driver Stress Can Pay Huge Dividends

Stress is a part of everyday reality. In fact, a certain amount is actually beneficial. But too much stress, or not learning to manage our stress, can destroy our health.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeDecember 21, 2018

8 Trends to Watch in Trucking in 2019

Reporting on the trucking industry was eventful in 2018, and it looks to get even more exciting in 2019. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge shares her predictions for where we're going with drivers, regulations, technology and more.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkDecember 21, 2018

Test Drive: One of a Kind Kenworth T880S

Kenworth’s T880S was engineered to meet bridge laws for axle spacing and weight limits, but it looks very nice in highway trim.

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Fleet Managementby Jeff KauffmanDecember 21, 2018

Commentary: Welcome to the Year of the Consumer

On what should we base a 2019 forecast? Start with what makes up almost 70% of our economy: the U.S. consumer.

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