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Equipmentby Tom BergJanuary 29, 2016

Test Drive: Nissan Titan XD's a Big Leap Forward

The beefed-up chassis puts the new truck between ½-ton and ¾-ton pickups, but the star for now is Cummins power.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJanuary 27, 2016

A Look at the California-Compliant Trailer

There’s a California-compliant trailer in your future, whether you want it or not. But what’s not to want?

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniJanuary 25, 2016

Efforts Under Way to Get More Training to Independent Garages

Component suppliers and others are making moves to ensure technicians at independent repair garages are well trained.

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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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