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Equipmentby Tom BergApril 7, 2017

KW’s New T880S Has Traditional Looks, Surprising Turnability

A forward-set steer axle is usually a way to stretch truck’s wheelbase to meet weight-distribution laws in so-called bridge states, but the styling of Kenworth’s new vocational T880S has sparked interest from non-vocational users.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeMarch 28, 2017

Weigh Station Bypass Saves Time for Car Hauler

One of the biggest challenges for Ohio-based Moore Transport, a fast-growing auto carrier, is getting experienced drivers. But wasted time pulling into weigh stations multiple times a day was wearing on driver satisfaction.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkMarch 27, 2017

Trends in Trailer Suspensions

While suspension producers are constantly upgrading and improving their products and adding new models, overall trends in suspension uptake by fleets remain fairly constant.

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When Safety Comes From the Top

For J&M Tank Lines, safety technology is simply a tool in its quest to make sure drivers get home safely.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsMarch 22, 2017

The Tales Trailer Tires Tell

Say what you will about a tire, but it won’t lie to you. If there are problems with wheel alignment, suspensions, braking or chassis, your tires will be happy to tell you, if you just take a look.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeMarch 22, 2017

Q&A: Kenworth at MATS, from 2017 Outlook to the Future of Autonomous Technologies

Kenworth returned to the Mid-America Trucking Show this year, highlighting the driver, its strong vocational lineup, and a made-in-America message. We sat down after the pre-show press conference with Mike Dozier, who took the reins as general manager less than a year ago, and Patrick Dean, Kenworth’s chief engineer, for a wide-ranging discussion on the show, the health of the industry, and the road to autonomous vehicles.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniMarch 21, 2017

Commentary: Who's Going to Earn Your Parts and Service Business?

In a panel at this year's Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, suppliers and distributors discussed how service providers who are easy to do business with are the ones that will come out on top.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkMarch 21, 2017

The Case for Diesel Fuel Filtration

Fuel filters are your engine’s first and last line of defense against expensive damage from water and particles of debris that are found in diesel fuel.

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Safety & Complianceby Rolf LockwoodMarch 20, 2017

Commentary: See the Light…and Everything Else

North American headlight standards are inherently dangerous because they don’t allow brightness levels to match the speeds we travel, says executive contributing editor Rolf Lockwood. It’s just too easy to “over-drive” your lights.

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Equipmentby Denise RondiniMarch 20, 2017

Spec'ing for Resale

The way you spec your vehicles on the front end can have an impact on their value — either positive or negative — at resale time.

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