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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 22, 2018

10 Tips to Improve HD Vehicle Lift Safety

With an early fall and winter predicted by more than one weather service, one heavy-duty-vehicle lift manufacturer recommends 10 tips to improve safety for fleet technicians on the shop floor.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkOctober 22, 2018

Roller Floor Systems Reduce Load/Unload Times for Certain Fleets

While roller floor systems are often found in the air cargo sector, a number of other fleets use them to cut loading and unloading times.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsOctober 18, 2018

Quick Spin: Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft Sleeper

Peterbilt pushes the long-haul space and luxury envelope with its latest Model 579 incarnation.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeOctober 18, 2018

7 Things You Need to Know About Upcoming CSA Changes

FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement regime has been under attack for numerous shortcomings since it rolled out in 2010. Now, CSA is being significantly revamped on recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences. We have some highlights on what to expect.

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Maintenanceby Denise RondiniOctober 11, 2018

Pay Attention to Your Shop Layout

The way the shop is laid out and equipped can contribute to technician efficiency, safety, and satisfaction.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkOctober 10, 2018

The Right Tires for Spread- and Multi-Axle Trailers

Spread-axle and multi-axle trailers are really hard on tires. There are tire designs and retreads that are tailored specifically for these applications.

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Equipmentby Jim BeachOctober 9, 2018

Do You Need Smart Trailers?

Today, technologies can monitor and report on a variety of things such as tire pressure, box temperature, reefer condition, and battery levels, that can be reported directly to fleet managers in real time. So how do you know if these technologies are right for your fleet?

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 8, 2018

Autonomous Trucks Need More than Self-Driving Tech to Become Reality

How does a self-driving truck get dispatched? What happens when it breaks down? If a receiver keeps it sitting waiting to unload? When it encounters a four-way stop or a policeman directing traffic? These questions and more were explored during a panel discussion at the McLeod Software 2018 User Conference.

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Driversby Sergio RojasOctober 8, 2018

Why Trucking Fleets Should Care About Driver Wellness

Trucking companies care about driver turnover rates and safety, but many have yet to make the connection between these concerns and driver wellness, says this health and fitness professional.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkOctober 8, 2018

Driving Hyliion’s 6X4HE Hybrid Electric System

Hyliion’s hybrid-electric system makes the truck feel like you have only half a load in the box, says Equipment Editor Jim Park.

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