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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJune 27, 2017

Drivers Key to Cutting Idle Costs

No single technology has emerged as a winner in the idle reduction market, but driver satisfaction and comfort are key factors in finding solutions.

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Driversby Brett Quigley, Nine Energy ServiceJune 27, 2017

How Nine Energy Service is Coaching Drivers With In-Cab Video

Nine Energy Service decided it would go beyond the ELD mandate requirements, and is adding in-cab video to its telematics strategy. The oilfield fleet's Brett Quigley writes about its decision and how it's implementing the technology.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJune 26, 2017

Commentary: Will Electric Trucks Charge Ahead?

They are already here in small numbers, and several P&D fleets...are aggressively evaluating their performance today. So what does the future hold for electric trucks? Senior Editor Jack Roberts writes in his June column.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJune 26, 2017

Aerodynamic Devices Can Translate Into Fast Fuel Savings

Falling acquisition prices, proven performance and fast ROI times on aerodynamic add-ons can translate into fast fuel savings for even cash-strapped fleets. Learn more in this feature from June's special fuel issue.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJune 23, 2017

The Rolling Resistance Paradox

Looking for a tire with the lowest possible rolling resistance? If that’s your only consideration, you might not be happy with the tire you get.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenJune 23, 2017

Saving Fuel by the Dollar and by the Minute

There’s more to saving fuel than just not burning it. It’s called buying it for less. One of the surest ways to do that is to leverage high-tech solutions that take the guesswork and the data-crunching out of where to buy fuel at the best price on the road.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniJune 22, 2017

Commentary: Product Standards Coming to Heavy-Duty Market

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a consistent way for everyone across the supply chain to have the same information about heavy-duty truck parts?, asks Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini in her Aftermarket Insight column.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsJune 22, 2017

Automated Truck Transmissions Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Automated manual transmissions surpassed even the most optimistic predictions for adoption in heavy-duty trucks. How will the next generation of smarter, faster, and better connected AMTs boost safety, efficiency and, fuel economy?

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Maintenanceby Rolf LockwoodJune 20, 2017

Commentary: Complacency Is a Killer

Downtime, unhappy drivers, bitching customers... they all contribute to an ugly bottom line, writes Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood.

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Maintenanceby David CullenJune 20, 2017

FA-4: Oil Worth Waiting For

The newest API oil-service category promises to boost mpg, but its use is limited to new engines.

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