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Equipmentby Stephane BabcockDecember 16, 2014

Saving Amps & Money

Proper maintenance procedures for charging and storage will help extend the service life of heavy-duty batteries.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachDecember 16, 2014

Big Data & Trucking

Trucking operations generate billions of pieces of information each day, and fleet managers are learning how to put it all to use.

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Driversby Rick Malchow, J.J. KellerDecember 16, 2014

Hours of Service Hot Button Questions, Part 2

Every year, hours-of-service questions from drivers and carriers make up the vast majority of inquiries concerning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. In this article, the second of a three-part series, we'll look at the 30-minute rest break requirement.

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Equipmentby Tom BergDecember 15, 2014

Class 8 Update: As Economy Builds, Almost Everybody’s Buying

Builders report order upswings of 20% and more, along with gains for proprietary diesels and automated transmissions.

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Driversby Rick Malchow, J.J. KellerDecember 15, 2014

Hours of Service Hot Button Questions, Part 1

Every year, hours-of-service questions from drivers and carriers make up the vast majority of inquiries concerning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. In this first installment in a three-part series, we look at electronic logging devices.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeDecember 12, 2014

Commentary: How the Public Feels About Driver Fatigue

The debate over driver fatigue and hours of service regulations may be decided by the public. But how questions are asked and facts are presented can sway opinion in opposite directions.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah Lockridge and Oliver PattonDecember 12, 2014

15 Things to Watch For in 2015 (And Beyond)

A lot is changing in the trucking industry right now – technology, demographics, manufacturing, regulations and more. How will these changes affect your business? We’ve come up with 15 trends you should watch next year and beyond.

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Equipmentby Tom BergDecember 10, 2014

Q&A: Caterpillar’s Ron Schultz

Ron Schultz is global on-highway truck sales and product support manager at Caterpillar Inc.

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Fleet Managementby Bill CaudillDecember 9, 2014

Three Things to Consider When Comparing Insurers

When shopping for commercial auto insurance, it’s important to consider a number of factors, not just cost.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkDecember 9, 2014

Are You Putting Enough Air In Your Steer Tires?

If you are not running at least 105 psi in your steer tires, you’re running underinflated. In some cases, those tires may be in run-flat condition.

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