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Driversby David CullenApril 15, 2015

How Will the Next Highway Bill Get Funded?

More attention is being paid this week to legislating infrastructure funding as the expiration date on the current MAP-21 highway bill looms ever closer - not that deadlines mean much on Capitol Hill.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Jim BeachApril 15, 2015

Where the Connected Fleet is Headed

While self-driving trucks plying smart streets in smart cities may be decades away, for most carriers, the connected fleet is a reality and that connectivity will only increase down the road.

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Fuel Smartsby Rolf LockwoodApril 15, 2015

Emissions Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Changing the Focus

A great deal of controversy already surrounds this next phase of the fuel economy and GHG reduction effort, as President Obama demanded in February of last year.

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Fuel Smartsby Rolf LockwoodApril 13, 2015

Emissions Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Where We've Been

An in-depth look at the emissions regimes that we have now and will see in the future. Part one of a WebXclusive series.

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Equipmentby Todd Goldmeyer, Adrian Steel Co.April 13, 2015

How to Shop the Perfect Upfit

With so many different products on the market, made with different materials, it can take a lot of time and effort to find the perfect upfit for vans and trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeApril 10, 2015

When Will We See DME-Powered Trucks?

Although interest in alternative fuels has cooled down a bit as diesel prices have dropped, supporters of dimethyl ether, or DME, still believe the alternative fuel has a bright future.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkApril 7, 2015

5 Ways to Extend Tire Life and Improve Fuel Economy

Fuel efficiency and tread mileage go hand in hand. Here's one of those rare opportunities to whack two birds with one stone. By following these five easy steps, you can improve your tread life as well as your fuel economy.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeApril 6, 2015

Q&A: PeopleNet's New Trucking GM Mark Kessler

A chat with the head of PeopleNet's new Trucking Division about big trucking issues and how better using data can help fleets win the day.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeApril 1, 2015

In Search of Owner-Operators

After a difficult recession caused many to give up trucking, owner-operators are on the rise again and fleets are doing all they can to recruit and retain them. Part 4 in HDT's Driver Dilemma series on the driver shortage.

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Equipmentby Tom BergMarch 31, 2015

Spec'ing Electrical Parts for A 12-Year Life

Thee Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations has a recommended practice to help trailer buyers spec electrical systems.

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