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Equipmentby Tom BergNovember 30, 2015

Test Drive: Paccar MX-11 Pulls Stronger Than Expected

The new diesel from Kenworth and Peterbilt’s parent makes impressive power and torque, and saves 400 pounds over larger diesels.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniNovember 30, 2015

Distributor Takes Action on Improving Parts Buying Experience

Action Truck Parts recently moved to a more visual customer experience offering more of a retail approach to parts purchasing.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachNovember 30, 2015

California Fleet Diversifies to Serve Customer Needs

The Dependable Companies talks providing value to customers through diversification of services in this Fleet Talk profile.

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Maintenanceby Tom BergNovember 25, 2015

4 Suspension Maintenance Items You Might Overlook

These complex mechanisms cushion the truck, load and driver, but too often are victims of neglect.

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Driversby Tom BergNovember 25, 2015

Kenworth's Predictive Cruise Control Looks Ahead to Save Fuel

Predictive cruise control uses terrain mapping and GPS satellite locating to manage the engine and transmission for efficient operation on up- and downgrades.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkNovember 24, 2015

Why Do Wheels Come Loose?

Investigations into hundreds of wheel separation incidents reveals that whether it was loosened wheel fasteners or failed bearings due to improper installation or loss of lubricant, better maintenance could have prevented all but a few of the incidents.

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Fuel Smartsby Rolf Lockwood November 20, 2015

Commentary: Why VW’s ‘defeat device’ is different from what happened in trucking

The current situation surrounding the VW emissions scandal parallels trucking’s emissions difficulties that led to the “consent decree” in 1998.

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Driversby David CullenNovember 19, 2015

The Impact of Truck Driver Wellness Programs

Executives at several large long-haul fleets talk about their efforts to keep drivers healthy and happy through wellness programs in the final installment of HDT's Driver Dilemma series.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachNovember 18, 2015

Mobile Apps as Brokers

According to a report by consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan, mobile apps are leading the way to what they call “the Uberization” of trucking, or mobile-based freight brokering.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkNovember 18, 2015

Kenworth's Rock-Solid T880

The T880 was introduced a few years ago but in just six short months, orders for the new vocational platform overtook its worthy predecessor, the T800. In the heavy duty market, that's quite remarkable.

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