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Fuel Smartsby David CullenOctober 7, 2015

Customers Make LNG ‘No-Brainer’ for Florida Fleet

The Jacksonville-based truckload carrier's transition to LNG was driven by three factors: addressing customers’ sustainability goals, contributing to U.S. energy independence, and lowering fuel costs for the 500-truck fleet.

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Equipmentby Tom BergOctober 6, 2015

QuickSpin: Driving ProStars with Different Engines

With almost identical engine ratings, does bigger displacement really make a difference?

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachSeptember 30, 2015

Carriers Want Support, Customization From Software Vendors

Vendor customization and electronic data integration were the top vendor and software factors fleet managers consider when buying software, according to a survey conducted by Carrier Logistics Inc.

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Safety & Complianceby Denise RondiniSeptember 29, 2015

Why Proper Fifth Wheel Maintenance is Important

Proper fifth wheel maintenance is important to ensure the tractor and trailer stay together.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 28, 2015

PG&E Electrifies Its Sustainability Efforts

PG&E has proposed the building of 25,000 public EV chargers throughout California. Along with San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison, it is waiting for approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.

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Fuel Smartsby Stephane BabcockSeptember 23, 2015

CNG: From an Idea to a Solution

Before starting down the path of alternative fuels Ryder System had the benefit of a deep understanding of diesel technologies, which led them to research some alternatives.

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Equipmentby Tom BergSeptember 23, 2015

Careful Trailer Spec'ing Yields Higher Payloads

Lighter-weight equipment is a quest for Jim Burg, president and CEO of James Burg Trucking Co. in Warren, Mich.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachSeptember 22, 2015

7 Steps to Getting the Most From Your Software

Trucking companies make significant investments in software systems — to become more efficient, safer and more profitable. But not all have the same level of success.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkSeptember 22, 2015

Mesilla Valley Transportation Swears by Its B20 Biodiesel Blend

While biodiesel mandates have probably done more to build resistance to its use than win over its skeptics, some fleets, like Mesilla Valley Transportation, report high levels of success with the fuel.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkSeptember 21, 2015

The Downspeeding Learning Curve

Today's "downsped" drivetrains can improve fuel economy, but high torque and low axle ratios can create all sorts of havoc with drivetrain components.

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