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Driversby Jim ParkJune 6, 2016

Don't Be Sidelined by Your Tires

Have a close look at your truck tires before inspectors do.

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Equipmentby Mike Antich, Editor, Automotive FleetJune 2, 2016

Q&A: Isuzu’s Shaun Skinner

Shaun Skinner was recently appointed president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. He succeeds Hisao Sasaki, who has returned to Japan. Mike Antich, Editor of HDT sister publication Work Truck, interviewed Skinner at the company’s U.S. headquarters.

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Fleet Managementby Steven MartinezJune 1, 2016

Knight Keeps Drivers Covered With SmartDrive’s Video-Safety Program

After a successful pilot program, Knight Transportation has decided to install the SmartDrive event recorder system in its entire fleet to protect its drivers and coach them on improved driving habits.

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Equipmentby Tom BergMay 25, 2016

Refinishing Wheels the Right Way

Road salts damage steel and aluminum wheels, and there are proper ways to maintain and repair them.

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Equipmentby Tom BergMay 24, 2016

Heavy-Haul Trailers Get Lighter

You don’t think about “lightweight” when talking about lowboys, which are often long and multi-axled. Nevertheless, today’s heavy-haul trailers are not as heavy as their predecessors – but it’s a careful balance.

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergMay 23, 2016

Hybrid Electric-Drive Trailer Tandem Promises Quick Payback

A hybrid electric-drive trailer tandem being developed by a group of engineers at Hyliion Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. The device, which for now has no official name, is undergoing road testing and should be ready for the market in mid-2017,

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniMay 20, 2016

Commentary: Options for Dealing With the Technician Shortage

No matter how well-made trucks are, they are going to break down occasionally, and they will always require maintenance on a regular basis. Enter the need for finding qualified technicians and then retaining them.

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Equipmentby Tom BergMay 20, 2016

Test Drive: Ford's New F-650 Looks, Feels Familiar

If you found Ford’s previous F-650 and F-750 useful, comfortable and easy to drive, you’ll feel the same way about the new generation.

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Driversby David CullenMay 19, 2016

Tribe Express Takes the Long View on Driver Retention

Boasting a turnover rate as low as 33%, Tribe Express’ roster includes veteran truckers between 50 and 60 years old, as well as an increasing number of younger (age 28 to 35) and female drivers.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenMay 18, 2016

ELDs: What Happens When You Have to Rent a Truck?

Truck rental and leasing companies say the electronic logs mandate presents problems for them and their customers.

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