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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachMarch 31, 2015

Online Load Boards Keep Freight Moving

Truckers, shippers, brokers and third-party logistics providers have more options than ever to find trucks or loads and to do so much quicker.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachMarch 24, 2015

What It's Like To Eliminate Paper Logs

Tank carrier Langer Transport tossed aside paper driver logs for good this January, opting to switch over to an automated hours-of-service application from Omnitracs LLC.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniMarch 24, 2015

Explaining the World of Remanufactured Parts

Remanufactured parts are a $7 billion business at retail, which has been growing slowly over the past 30 years but even with this growth, there are some misconceptions about what remanufacturing means and about the quality of reman parts.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkMarch 23, 2015

Working With Your Tire Provider

Anybody can change a tire, but does your dealer make yard calls and bring some inventory along so the necessary tires can be changed on site without delay?

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachMarch 20, 2015

Technology Drives Down CSA Scores

When it comes to improving fleet operations, no matter the immediate issue at hand, technology, in all its forms, is becoming the “go-to” tool.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkMarch 19, 2015

Optimizing Engines To Improve Fuel Efficiency

The engine is an often underused fuel-saving device. Optimizing the engine parameters of new trucks could improve fuel efficiency by 5 to 8%.

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Equipmentby Tom BergMarch 18, 2015

Test Drive: Western Star 4900SB

The tough, burly tractor and its 600-hp diesel work hard to pull a heavy “train” trailer in frozen conditions.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniMarch 17, 2015

Commentary: The More Things Change

2014 and 2015 might be the sweet spot for aftermarket parts and service, in large part due to the average age of the truck population.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkMarch 17, 2015

The Slippery Slope of Aerodynamic Testing

Is SmartWay verification enough to calculate the return on investing in add-on aerodynamic devices?

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Fuel Smartsby Rolf LockwoodMarch 16, 2015

Commentary: Good News Coming?

For the first time in recorded history, the EPA and NHTSA are sort of your friends.

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