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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•November 21, 2016

10 Things to Consider When Spec'ing an Inverter

Inverters, which convert DC power into AC power to power creature comforts in the truck cab, have always been a magnet for controversy. An expert at one inverter company offers his tips for what to think about when spec'ing an inverter.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•November 18, 2016

Volvo's SuperTruck Demonstrates the Art of the Possible

Volvo Group’s SuperTruck demonstrates where energy-saving technology could take us – and in some cases, already has.

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Safety & Compliance•by Rick Malchow, J.J. Keller & Associates•November 18, 2016

ELD Exemption Fever

The initial compliance date for the FMCSA’s final rule known as the ELD mandate is December 18, 2017. Are any of your drivers exempt from the electronic logging device mandate?

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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•November 17, 2016

Commentary: Clearing up Confusion About Reman

Without a common definition of remanufactured products, products with different quality levels could be grouped together, causing confusion in the marketplace.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•November 17, 2016

The Quest for Peace and Quiet

Noise, Vibration & Harshness is something manufacturers try very hard to engineer out of their products, but it’s often like a game of whack-a-mole. Once you solve one problem, another shows up.

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Maintenance•by Rolf Lockwood•November 16, 2016

Commentary: Women in the Shop? Yes!

Women have a bigger role to play in trucking than they get to play, and there’s one spot in particular where executive contributing editor Rolf Lockwood thinks they’re badly overlooked. The shop.

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Fuel Smarts•by David Cullen•November 16, 2016

Answers to 3 Key Questions on the 2 New Oil Categories

With engine oils meeting new CK-4 and FA-4 category specs on the market, fleets need to know how best to make use of them.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•November 15, 2016

Commentary: 3 Things to Be Thankful For

You don’t have to be a driver to know there are plenty of things we can complain about in trucking. In the Nov. editorial, editor-in-chief Deborah Lockridge suggests three things trucking can be thankful for.

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Fuel Smarts•Cover Story•by Deborah Lockridge•November 15, 2016

2016 Top 50 Green Fleets

This list of 50 industry leaders show there are many paths to sustainability, from better mpg to alternative fuels to “green” facilities.

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Fleet Management•by Staff •November 15, 2016

Find Out How the Leaders of Tomorrow Are Making a Difference Today

Meet the leaders who are driving the trucking industry forward. This select panel chosen from HDT’s Emerging Leaders honorees will offer insights into why they chose this career and how to bring like-minded young people into the industry.

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