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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•January 29, 2025

How a New Trucking Nonprofit Is Changing Lives of Human Trafficking Survivors

After nearly 40 years in trucking and logistics, Sharon Siar has found a deeper purpose in helping some of society’s most vulnerable – victims of human trafficking.

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New heavy-duty engine oils are coming for 2027.
Equipment•by Jack Roberts•January 24, 2025

What to Expect from 2027 Diesel Engine Oils

New EPA 2027 emissions rules also mean new engine oil specs. HDT recently got an update on their development.

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Drivers•by Jim Field, Eleos Technologies•January 23, 2025

4 Ways Mobile Apps Can Elevate the Truck Driver Experience

Trucking fleets are turning to custom mobile apps to simplify truck drivers' lives and tackle common industry pain points.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•January 22, 2025

Why One Company Bucked the Traditional LTL Model

Freight claims are a headache for both shippers and carriers. Hercules addressed the issue of claims for less-than-truckload shipments by chucking out the typical LTL breakbulk/hub-and-spoke model.

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•January 15, 2025

How Trucking Companies Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Connect With Drivers

Artificial intelligence can help trucking companies communicate better with drivers -- and if used correctly, actually improve the type of human connections that are vital to truck driver recruiting and retention.

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Lacy Robertson.
Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•January 13, 2025

Q&A: Rush's Lacy Robertson on Emissions Regulations

Right now, the only thing certain about truck emissions regulations is that they are always subject to change. Truck sustainability expert Lacy Robertson gives fleets advice on what they can do.

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Fleet Management•by The Executive Leadership at A. Duie Pyle•January 10, 2025

2024 Trends and 2025 Predictions for Trucking: A. Duie Pyle

What do an expected gradual improvement in the freight market and a new administration mean for truckload, less-than-truckload, dedicated, warehousing, and brokers in 2025? Executive leaders at A. Duie Pyle shared their observations and insights..

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Maintenance•by Deborah Lockridge•January 8, 2025

Mind Over Muscle: A Young Woman’s Diesel Tech Success Story

Why did 20-year-old Kaitlynn Aikin choose to become a heavy-duty diesel technician over college or law enforcement?

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Great American Trucks: 1996 Volvo VN.
Equipment•by Jack Roberts•January 3, 2025

Great American Trucks: The Volvo VN

Volvo set out to design a truck that was a game-changer. It ended up with a truck that transformed an entire industry.

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Maintenance•Cover Story•by Wayne Parham•January 2, 2025

Are Your Technicians Ready for Lower- and Zero-Emissions Trucks?

Today’s heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair technicians have more career choices and specialization options than before, including working on the growing number of zero-emission and alternative fuel trucks.

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