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Maintenanceby Jim ParkNovember 28, 2017

What You Don't Know About Your Truck Wheels Can Hurt You

There’s much more to truck wheel installation — and many more pitfalls to taking shortcuts — than you may think. If you haven’t reviewed your wheel installation procedures lately, here’s something to think about.

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Safety & Complianceby HDT StaffNovember 27, 2017

Camera-Based Safety System Slashes Kroger's Collision Rate in Half

Kroger has rolled out video telematics to its fleet of more than 1,200 tractor-trailers, and is already seeing a significant reduction in collisions, handheld phone use, and unbelted drivers.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkNovember 27, 2017

Test Drive: Bold New Look for an Old Dog

There will be no mistaking an Anthem when you see one coming down the road. Mack has dumped the conservative Pinnacle set-back axle model in favor of this show-stopper, writes Jim Park in this Test Drive.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffNovember 24, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving

On this holiday weekend, we pause to look back at the news, stories, commentary, and videos that resonated the most with our readers this autumn.

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Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)by HDT and Select ELD Solution ProvidersNovember 22, 2017

The ELD Rule: Time to Comply

The electronic logging device mandate requires most carriers and drivers to convert from using paper logs or logging software to a registered ELD if they do not have an automatic on-board recording device in use. Whether you already are using e-logs or you've waited till the last minute, download this special supplement by HDT's editors to learn more.

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Driversby StaffNovember 22, 2017

70 Answers to Top ELD Questions

The ELD mandate has led to a lot of questions for fleets, with the government continuing to clarify and tweak the regulation weekly. We’ve endeavored to find answers to the most common questions that arise, starting with the basics.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsNovember 22, 2017

New Tech, New Challenges for Axles & Suspensions

As the trucking industry moves into the future, even the most basic components can be subject to new operational demands. Here’s how heavy-duty axle manufacturers are responding.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsNovember 22, 2017

HDT's 2018 Class 8 Truck Preview

A host of new models and features show that 2018 will be a game-changer in terms of Class 8 truck productivity and technology.

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Maintenanceby Denise RondiniNovember 20, 2017

Commentary: 3 Ways to Improve Technician Recruiting

Fleets have been struggling with the technician shortage for years, and it doesn’t look like there will be a silver bullet to solve the problem anytime soon. However, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of getting the technicians you need.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsNovember 17, 2017

A New Frontier in Diagnostics

Diagnostic devices on the shop floor are powerful maintenance tools. But as with any new technology, fleets are still learning how to uses them in a cost-effective manner.

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