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Fleet Management•by Bill Caudill•December 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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Maintenance•by Jim Park•December 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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Fuel Smarts•by Rolf Lockwood, Executive Contributing Editor•December 4, 2014

Commentary: Promising Waste-Recovery Tech from Formula One

The pinnacle of automotive engineering, and easily its most expensive pursuit, is to be seen in the sometimes crazy world of Formula One racing. Rolf Lockwood says the most interesting thing about the new engine formula is waste-energy recovery.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•November 25, 2014

Q&A: Al Cohn on Fuel-Efficient Tires, Footprints and Inflation

We sat down with tire-industry expert Al Cohn to gain some insight into fuel-efficient tires. We asked about inflation pressure and how it relates to tire wear and fuel efficiency, and about the wisdom of paying more for a tire that doesn't last as long.

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Maintenance•by Tom Berg•November 24, 2014

Avoiding Damage From Aggressive Cargoes

The Liquid Products Database lists 5,000-plus substances and how they affect the interior walls of tank trailers.

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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•November 24, 2014

Better Maintenance Scheduling Leads to Better Service

Staying on top of maintenance not only improves the condition of vehicles, it can lead to improved business.

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Safety & Compliance•by Stephane Babcock•November 21, 2014

Creating a Safety Environment

Winners of the 2014 Volvo Truck Safety Awards believe safety starts at the top, but the driver is the most important part of the equation.

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Maintenance•by Tom Berg•November 21, 2014

Is There A Set Time to Change Air Springs?

Type of service and wear, along with road damage, tend to establish any schedule, if that’s possible.

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Safety & Compliance•by Steven Martinez•November 20, 2014

Protecting Data Is Key to Good Business

Understanding what data your company has is just as important as protecting it in the information age.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•November 20, 2014

Getting the Most Out of Your Tire Program

What to track in a tire program to make sure you’re getting the most out of every day they spend on the road.

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