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Equipment•by Jim Park•April 29, 2016

Choosing Tires for 6x2s

6x2 axle configurations offer undisputable weight and fuel savings, but they take their toll on tires. Does it have to be that way?

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Fleet Management•by David Cullen•April 27, 2016

Mesilla Valley Streamlined Billing Boosts Working Capital

Long known for working diligently to squeeze every mile possible out of a gallon of fuel, Mesilla Valley Transportation also aims to wring costs out of every facet of its operation, including its back office.

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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•April 25, 2016

Commentary: Time to Focus on Parts

It doesn’t matter how quickly a technician diagnoses a problem; the repair will be put on hold without the right parts.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•April 25, 2016

Quick Spin: Sneak Peak of the Cummins 2017 X15

We get behind the wheel of the newest fuel-efficient version of the Cummins ISX and find there’s much to look forward to.

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Safety & Compliance•by Laura McMillan•April 22, 2016

The Time-Crunched Safety Manager

Managing safety and training in a fleet means rushing from one brushfire to another. Everyone feels the time crunch. How do you make a difference when you’re juggling priorities, switching tasks, and trying to extinguish that daily brushfire?

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Fuel Smarts•by Tom Berg•April 22, 2016

What You Should Know About Today's CNG Fuel Systems

Natural-gas-powered truck sales have leveled off since the drop in diesel prices, but fleets already using the fuel continue to buy them, especially CNG. What are some of the basics involved in the latest CNG tanks and fuel systems?

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Equipment•by Tom Berg•April 21, 2016

The Trend to Self Shifting Continues

Fuel economy and ease of driving push customers into buying automatic or automated products.

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Drivers•by Rolf Lockwood•April 20, 2016

Commentary: Take a Load Off

These days most of the innovations we see have to do with saving a buck, and we don’t often see one aimed at making drivers more comfortable. How about a custom-fitted truck seat that can be adjusted remotely by a medical professional?

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Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•April 20, 2016

The Modern Maintenance Manager: Safety Matters

The twin forces of increasing safety regulation and a burgeoning driver shortage are compelling the modern maintenance manager to do nothing less than think, live, and breathe truck safety.

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Maintenance•by HDT Staff•April 18, 2016

The Modern Maintenance Manager

What does it take to be a successful modern maintenance manager — and to be ready for what the future brings? Heavy Duty Trucking is exploring the topic with a series of articles that examines the different aspects of being a shop manager in today’s trucking industry.

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