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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 4, 2015

Q&A: Jecka Glasman on Mitsubishi Fuso's Future in America

We talk to Jecka Glasman, the new head of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, on what's next for the medium-duty brand in this country.

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Equipmentby Sven-Erik LindstrandJuly 30, 2015

VW Updates Transporter and Caddy Vans

We check out the updated Volkswagen Transporter and Caddy Vans in France and Sweden and ask the question, could these vans be U.S. bound?

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Equipmentby Tom BergJuly 28, 2015

Test Drive: Caterpillar CT680 Tractor

This long-hooded model with forward-set steer axle is the nicest-driving Cat Truck yet.

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Equipmentby Tom BergJuly 27, 2015

Spec'ing Trailer Doors and Floors

Freight goes through and on these components, and are among the details to carefully consider when spec’ing dry-van truck bodies and trailers.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkJuly 25, 2015

Preventing Irregular Wear on Wide-Base Tires

Do wide-base single tires wear differently than standard tires in dual assemblies? We address that question and give tips on how proper care of your wide-base single tires can improve their life and ROI.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 24, 2015

4 Ways Hirschbach Saves Fuel

At Hirschbach Motor Lines, an 850-truck-and-growing refrigerated fleet based in East Dubuque, Illinois, the goal is “to become the most fuel-efficient fleet in the trucking business while providing best-in-class service to our customers."

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Equipmentby Jim ParkJuly 23, 2015

Quick Spin: Kenworth's Icon 900

Kenworth’s bold and unapologetic limited-edition “large car” doesn’t disappoint.

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Driversby Jim ParkJuly 23, 2015

How Nice Cabs Can Affect Driver Satisfaction

Whatever the reason for their discontent, the driver turnover rate for 2014 wound up at over 95%. Perhaps a newer, better mattress would help them sleep better at night or an on-board satellite TV system or a more comfortable seat?

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenJuly 20, 2015

Two Oil Categories Rolling to the Finish Line

It’s not rocket science to split an API oil-service category. But it takes lots of chemical engineering to develop and bring to market not one, but two, new heavy-duty motor oil specs in a mere five years.

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Maintenanceby HaldexJuly 17, 2015

A Step-by-Step Approach to Brake Maintenance

Taking shortcuts when doing a brake job can lead to problems such as uneven wear and substandard braking performance.

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