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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby David CullenOctober 1, 2018

The Next Generation: 2018 HDT Emerging Leaders

Our third annual Emerging Leaders honors top trucking achievers under age 40 — and presents their thoughts on working with technology and, above all, with people.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsSeptember 28, 2018

Q&A: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with Paul Stith of Black and Veatch

One major barrier facing the deployment of electric trucks today is the lack of a charging infrastructure. Paul Stith, director, strategy & innovation for Black and Veatch, discusses the challenges the industry faces in getting a viable charging infrastructure in place.

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Equipmentby Steven MartinezSeptember 25, 2018

Trailer Suspensions: Getting What You Pay For

For some fleets, the upfront price of trailer suspensions is the most important spec, but for fleets looking longer term, it’s worth looking into the latest tech.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsSeptember 25, 2018

Paccar Shows Off Modern, Green, and Clean MX Engine Plant

Paccar’s MX engine plant in Columbus, Mississippi is among the most modern, and environmentally friendly on the planet.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsSeptember 21, 2018

Daimler's Daum: Platooning May Not be the Holy Grail

At the HDMA Breakfast at the IAA Show in Hannover, Germany, the head of Daimler’s Truck and Bus business division noted that not all new technologies ultimately pan out. And truck platooning may be one of them.

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Fleet Managementby Avery ViseSeptember 21, 2018

Strength in E-Commerce Could Stress Holiday Season Capacity

Rising overall retail sales — both e-commerce and traditional — and the pressure to deliver products more quickly has led to more truckload and LTL delivery points, not fewer, resulting in greater pressure on capacity.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 20, 2018

Q&A: What Uber Freight Can Do for Small Fleets and Shippers

Since launching Uber Freight, Uber has seen controversies and lawsuits, increasing competition, and shut down its automated trucking division. We spoke with Eric Berdinis, senior product manager for Uber Freight, about the company’s progress.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkSeptember 17, 2018

A Wrong and Right Way to Mount Truck Tires

It’s easy to mount a truck tire on a rim and torque down on the fasteners, but not everyone takes the time to do it right, and that can affect tire life and safety.

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Safety & Complianceby Steven MartinezSeptember 14, 2018

NTSB Explains How Video Recorders Could Have a Major Impact on Safety

The National Transportation Safety Board would like to see video event recorders in every commercial vehicle to help with crash investigations and improve driver safety.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsSeptember 13, 2018

How to Inspect Truck Air Brakes

Brake violations remain a common source of roadside citations and even crashes. Here’s a refresher course on the right way to make sure truck air brakes are up to par.

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