
Open-deck trailers are one of the most basic modes of transportation — but add cargo, and they can become quite complex.
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Top Green Fleets are finding new ways to shrink their environmental footprint — think solar panels, smarter shops, even better landscaping.
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Jamie Hagen came from a South Dakota trucking family. Learn how he has grown his small trucking fleet, Hell Bent Xpress.
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The current highway funding bill expires next year. The fuel tax is outdated, the Highway Trust Fund is in trouble. What possible fixes are being floated? Commentary from HDT's Deborah Lockridge.
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Used truck buyers face older inventory, hesitant sellers, and economic headwinds. But understanding the trends could mean smarter decisions tomorrow.
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In the wake of natural disasters, government agencies can issue emergency declarations that temporarily lift specific trucking regulations. But the exemptions aren’t blanket permission to ignore safety regulations. It’s important to know what emergency declarations allow — and what they don’t.
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Whether it's a thunderstorm or a tornado, trucking fleets need a recovery plan and a checklist of things to do when bad weather threatens. Use this checklist to quickly take action to protect your employees and business.
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Why have local delivery jobs stalled while nonstore retail keeps growing? This column from FTR's Avery Vise breaks down the surprising disconnect and what it reveals about e-commerce and labor trends.
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The British army needed a game-changer in North Africa during World War II. And Chevrolet delivered one.
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We asked Matt Oakes, AVP Risk Advisor at Risk Strategies, a few questions about insurance and natural disasters for trucking operations.
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