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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•October 23, 2015

Behind UPS' Decision to Make Collision Mitigation Standard

While UPS announced that it would be making collision mitigation technology standard on its Class 8 trucks, the decision had its beginnings as far back as 2012.

Maintenance•by Jim Park•October 21, 2015

Getting Your Cooling System Ready for Winter

As temperatures dip and the leaves change from green to yellow and red, it’s time to think about winterizing your trucks for the siege ahead.

Fleet Management•by Jim Beach•October 19, 2015

Changing How Fleets Buy Onboard Computers

Volvo, Mack, Omnitracs have inked a deal for fleet management services straight from the factory.

Equipment•by Tom Berg•October 16, 2015

Cargo Vans: Prosperity as a Problem

‘We’re selling everything we can build,’ manufacturers say as they boost production, and they see no letup.

Fleet Management•by Jim Beach•October 15, 2015

Using Technology to Improve Workflow

Workflow can take automation way beyond simply replacing the pen and paper with a smartphone into which a driver keys information.

Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•October 15, 2015

What Happens to Trucking When Interest Rates (Finally) Rise?

One day the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates – perhaps as early as this fall. But what will this mean for trucking?

Fuel Smarts•by Rolf Lockwood•October 14, 2015

Commentary: Rocket Science Circa 1995

Today's complex engines may be different from in 1995 but the principles of getting better gas mileage haven't changed.

Fleet Management•by David Cullen•October 14, 2015

How CSA Compliance Can Benefit Fleets and Drivers

Thanks to a combination of government regulations and market pressures, operating trucks safely has never been more mutually beneficial to fleets and drivers.

Equipment•Cover Story•by Stephane Babcock•October 13, 2015

2016 Medium-Duty Truck Trends

From city pick-up and delivery vans to on/off-road service units, this wide range of vehicles is seeing some of the same trends as its bigger brothers, and has a few of its own.

Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•October 13, 2015

Commentary: Don't Leave Trade Schools out of 'Free College' Debate

The skyrocketing cost of college tuition is indeed a problem. But at risk of being overlooked is the need to get more students into the nation’s trade schools.

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