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Aftermarket•by HDT Staff•November 1, 2015

HDT Top 20 Products of 2015

These are the top 20 products from the past year which demonstrated innovation, significance to the industry and potential to improve a trucking operations bottom line.

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Equipment•by Tom Berg•October 29, 2015

Six Axles and 91,000 Pounds: Will It Fly?

The latest congressional proposal authorizing a 91,000-pound weight limit adds productivity, but doesn’t always make operational or economic sense.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•October 28, 2015

How Important are Balance and Alignment?

Fleets seem to run hot and cold on alignment and balance. Some swear by them, while others see them as unnecessary expenses.

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Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•October 27, 2015

Much Work Remains to Get to Final Version of GHG Phase 2 Proposal

The old adage “the devil is in the details” could have been invented for the new “phase 2” greenhouse gas / fuel efficiency regulations proposed by the EPA and the NHTSA.

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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•October 26, 2015

Commentary: Leveling the Service Playing Field

Fleets and independent repair garages will soon have access to service information for model year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds sold in the United States and Canada.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•October 23, 2015

TransPower's Totally Electric Class 8 Tractor [Video]

True zero-emissions freight transportation is closer to reality than you might think. A California-based technology company called TransPower USA has five Class 8 tractors in service now working out of the Port of Long Beach. Jim Park takes one for a drive in this Focus On... video.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•October 23, 2015

QuickSpin: Spicer Dual Range Disconnect

It’s easier to describe the performance of Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK Dual Range Disconnect concept than to explain how it works.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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