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Driversby Steven MartinezAugust 3, 2018

Fleets are Chasing Drivers with Better Pay and Quality of Life

Many carriers are increasing driver pay to fill empty seats, and some are trying to change how drivers are paid altogether.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJuly 31, 2018

Commentary: There Must be a Business Case for New Truck Tech

There has to be a business case for fleets to invest in new tech like platooning and electric trucks - a benefit in terms of safety, efficiency, or other factors that eventually will go to the bottom line. Commentary by editor in chief Deborah Lockridge.

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Fleet Managementby Cassandra Gaines, Smith Moore LeatherwoodJuly 23, 2018

Don’t Let Cargo Claims Take Your Final Profit on Your Final Mile Shipments

With the boom in e-commerce demand, trucking and logistic companies all over the country are racing to get into the final mile industry. But to avoid losing profit, there are steps that every provider should walk through before and after accepting the business.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeJuly 18, 2018

Q&A: Western Star’s Carson on Vocational Trucks

HDT's Deborah Lockridge sat down with David Carson, who took over the helm of Western Star at the beginning of the year, to talk about his first six-plus months on the job and the vocational truck market.

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Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)by Pete Allen, MiX Telematics July 16, 2018

How to Make a Big Impact with ELDs

As the CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week takes place to bring awareness to unsafe driving behaviors, one safety-focused fleet has found that ELDs are making a real impact.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenJuly 11, 2018

Q&A: Navistar's Gosbee on When to Expect Electric Trucks

HDT recently spoke with Darren Gosbee, Navistar’s vice president of powertrains and advanced technology, to get his take on how and when medium- to heavy-duty electric trucks will come to market in North America.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkJuly 9, 2018

Driving Link’s Smooth Riding Semi-Active Cab Suspension

Link’s newest and yet-to-be-released cab suspension smooths out the bumps like never before.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniJuly 6, 2018

Commentary: When It Comes to Truck Parts, Relationships Still Matter

The last line of defense a fleet has in proper parts purchasing is the person selling the part. That's why relationships still matter, says Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.

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Equipmentby David CullenJuly 6, 2018

HDT's 2018 Trailer Update

There is no dearth of trailer makers in North America. Some trailer makers succeed with volume-driven pricing, others turn out specialized and customized models. Either way making trailers is about knowing what your customers want. Here is our annual update of product developments from major trailer makers.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJuly 6, 2018

Q&A: Old Dominion's Greg Gantt Talks Upcoming Challenges

We talk with Greg Gantt, president and CEO of Old Dominion Freight Line about the sizzling freight market, hiring drivers, ELDs and his career in trucking.

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