Articles

Safety & Compliance•by Stephane Babcock•May 21, 2015

The Future of Visibility

While mirrors are here to stay, high-tech supplements are on the horizon.

Maintenance•by Denise Rondini•May 20, 2015

9 Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Technicians

For many fleets the diesel technician shortage is already a reality. Here are nine things that will help you in your technician recruiting and retention efforts.

Fleet Management•by Jim Beach•May 20, 2015

Using Technology to Manage Trucks in Stormy Weather

Transport America is able to keep trucks moving in stormy weather using the Weather Alerts feature of ALK Maps.

Drivers•by David Cullen•May 19, 2015

Training for the Long Haul

Start with the basics when training drivers – but it may pay to look back to bring them ahead. Part 5 in HDT's Driver Dilemma series on the driver shortage.

Safety & Compliance•by Rolf Lockwood•May 18, 2015

Commentary: The Powder Keg of Brake Slack Adjustment

There’s an epidemic of ignorance out there regarding brake slack adjustment It just won’t go away, might even be getting worse.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•May 14, 2015

Commentary: Trucks vs. Trains Déjà Vu

Once again, we have the two sides fighting over which mode is safer and which mode is better for the environment. And not necessarily fighting fair.

Fleet Management•Cover Story•by Deborah Lockridge•May 14, 2015

We spoke with the top executives of several successful fleets of between 50 and 100 vehicles to learn how they compete in an era where running a trucking company is becoming more expensive, more complex and more regulated.

Fuel Smarts•by Tom Berg•May 13, 2015

Bob Sliwa’s 3rd Aero Project Has Shell’s Backing

The StarShip tractor-trailer will get mpg that's "better than anyone else," but the former owner-operator, whose work with aerodynamics goes back to the 80s, is not announcing a target number.

Maintenance•by Colin Dilley, VP of Technology, Prestone•May 12, 2015

Is Your Coolant/Antifreeze Ready for Summer?

Truck fleets that traverse the North American continent this summer, spanning regions from the North to the South and both coasts, know that one of the few constants among those thousands of miles of pavement will be stifling heat and oppressive humidity.

Maintenance•by Jim Park•May 12, 2015

Tire Maintenance with Ryder's Scott Perry

Ryder Systems has one of the most diverse fleets in the country, and one of the largest. Management of that fleet's tire assets falls to Scott Perry, vice president of supply management. You may not find him out in the yard gauging tires, but he certainly responsible for getting every last penny in value from his tires.

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