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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 22, 2016

Will Global Interest Spur DME Adoption in North America?

Low oil and diesel prices have dampened interest in alternative fuels, and dimethyl ether, more commonly known as DME, is no exception. But will global interest in DME hasten its adoption as a fuel in North America?

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Driversby David CullenJanuary 22, 2016

How Not to Lose Sleep over Apnea

Despite sleep apnea’s devastating impact on highway safety and personal well-being, truck drivers can be easily and affordably treated for this common medical condition.

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Maintenanceby Denise RondiniJanuary 21, 2016

8 Ways to Make Outsourcing Work For You

Many fleets have tried outsourcing, only to bring their maintenance and repair work back in house because of negative experiences. But that doesn’t have to be the case.

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Fleet Managementby Rolf LockwoodJanuary 21, 2016

Commentary: New Year Brings Hope From Washington

The year went quickly, but that’s because so much happened — largely good in our trucking sphere. You don’t need me to review things, but a couple of developments late in 2015 leave me very hopeful about what lies ahead.

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Equipmentby Tom BergJanuary 20, 2016

More Options For Buying Used

Low interest rates for loans and growing supplies of used equipment help buyers, and there are hundreds of places to shop.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 15, 2016

Commentary: Congress Pulls a FAST One on Highway Funding

The simple fact that we finally have a long-term bill is good news yet for a bill that is supposed to be about funding the updating and upkeep of our nation’s highways and bridges, the “funding” portion is disappointing.

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Safety & ComplianceCover Storyby David CullenJanuary 15, 2016

Safety Profiles No Easy Fix

Technology can help, but polishing a safety profile will always be about improving driver behavior and equipment maintenance.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJanuary 12, 2016

Q&A: ATA Chairman Pat Thomas on What's Ahead in Lobbying

Pat Thomas, senior vice president of State Government Affairs for UPS, and current chairman of the American Trucking Associations, speaks to HDT on the lobbying year ahead.

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Fleet Managementby By Bill Thomas, Burnham Benefits Insurance ServiceJanuary 12, 2016

Size Matters: Changes Kick in to the Affordable Care Act

Changes to the Affordable Care Act means more companies will be joining the ranks of "small group employers" under the rules. Here's what that means to you.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 8, 2016

Commentary: Four Lessons to Learn From 2015

We’ve all heard the saying, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s one to take to heart looking back at 2015.

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