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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 24, 2024

Bringing Fresh Eyes and New Technology to LTL

HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Nathaniel Klein is using data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technology to first- and last-mile less-than-truckload operations at Sun Logistics.

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Shane Blanchette, Quality Custom Distribution, HDT Truck Fleet Innovator 2024
Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 21, 2024

Electric Trucks a Fit for Innovator Blanchette at QCD

Quality Custom Distribution is adding 45 Volvo VNR Electric trucks and a solar-powered microgrid to its southern California operations, headed up by HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Shane Blanchette.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 20, 2024

Custom Software Helps Roehl Stay Ahead

John Paape has overseen the digital transformation of Roehl Transport. The 2024 Truck Fleet Innovator had a tech background and had never worked in transportation logistics before.

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Mercedes-Benz hydrogen-powered Actros truck.
Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJune 19, 2024

Fuel Cell Trucks: Is Liquid Hydrogen the Way to Go?

Daimler Truck and industrial gas producer Linde have developed a liquid hydrogen storage and fueling technology that will cut weight and add range to hydrogen powered trucks.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeJune 17, 2024

Meet HDT's 2024 Truck Fleet Innovators

If you’re doing things the way they’ve always been done, it’s time to ask if there’s a better way. That’s the attitude that has led HDT’s 2024 Truck Fleet Innovators to success.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkJune 13, 2024

Will Side-Underride Guards be Required for Trailers in the U.S.?

NHTSA is mulling a side-underride guard mandate for semi-trailers, but more than a dozen cities now demand companies bidding on contracts use them.

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Aerodynamic semi-truck.
Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJune 11, 2024

Don't Give up on Trailer Aerodynamics

Improving trailer aerodynamics for heavy-duty trucking fleets is an easy and sure-fire way to reduce fuel consumption. Not only are you reducing your carbon footprint, you're putting money back in your pocket at the same time.

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Kenworth tractor-trailer.
Equipmentby Jim ParkMay 31, 2024

Are Air Disc Brakes Worth It?

Air disc brakes are a hit with drivers, and they can be a hit with the bean counters and maintenance staff too as long as you don't get behind on the inspection intervals.

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Green Continental truck tire.
Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsMay 28, 2024

Will Future Truck Tires Be Made From Dandelions and Rice Husk Ash?

Finding environmentally friendly substitutes for the materials that go into commercial truck tires is a challenging proposition. But tire makers are pushing the limits of science to find them. Learn more in the second installment of The Quest for Greener Truck Tires.

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Goodyear experimental tire.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMay 17, 2024

The Quest for Greener Truck Tires

Environmentally friendly heavy-duty truck tires are a tough proposition, both from a manufacturing and usage standpoint. Here's how two global tire companies are working to make tires cleaner and greener.

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