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Driversby Wayne ParhamMarch 22, 2024

How Can Trucking Fleets Keep the Best Drivers?

Communication and culture work together to create an atmosphere where a driver will be less likely to look for greener pastures. Learn why drivers leave and how to craft a top-tier culture in this HDT series.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkMarch 18, 2024

Q&A: Uptake’s Jim Rice on How Data-Driven Insights Improve PM Efficiency

Data gives technicians a more complete understanding of a maintenance issue. Jim Rice, president of Uptake, explains how a service that translates data into actionable insights that can help fleets stay ahead of potential equipment failures.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeMarch 14, 2024

How Trucking Companies Can Find Opportunities in Delivery

There are opportunities in big-and-bulky and white-glove delivery — but also challenges.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkMarch 13, 2024

Q&A: Road-Aware's Bullock on Ending Truck Rollovers, Downhill Runaway Trucks

Brian Bullock, founder of Road-Aware Safety Systems, believes better training and new technology could end truck rollovers forever.

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Fuel Smartsby Wayne ParhamMarch 12, 2024

How Trucking is Fighting Fuel Card Fraud — And What You Can Do

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting commercial fuel cards and fueling transactions. Trucking companies, fuel-card providers, technology companies and more are fighting back.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeMarch 11, 2024

Why the Human Touch is Still Important in an Age of AI

Artificial intelligence can make supply chains more efficient. And efficiency is an important thing — but it is not everything, writes HDT's Deborah Lockridge.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkMarch 6, 2024

Do Electric Powertrains Need Transmissions?

Multi-speed transmissions are utterly necessary with diesel engines to keep engine operating speed within a very limited bandwidth for performance and efficiency. Electric motor have much broader power and efficiency curves, demanding far fewer gear ratios.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkMarch 5, 2024

How to Inspect Trailer Suspensions

Most modern trailer suspensions are basically maintenance free, but that doesn't mean they are impervious to damage or normal wear and tear. Regular inspections will keep your rolling stock rolling.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsMarch 4, 2024

Great American Trucks: The Dodge Big Horn

It looked great. But the Big Horn left a lot to be desired behind the steering wheel.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeMarch 1, 2024

HDT's 2024 Top 20 Products

Heavy Duty Trucking honors 20 new or significantly improved products announced in 2023 for their innovation, ability to address an industry issue, and potential to affect a fleet’s bottom line.

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