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Fuel SmartsCover Storyby HDT StaffSeptember 12, 2014

Alternative Fuels: There’s More Than One Path to Sustainability and Savings

Whether you’re looking to improve the environment, tap into demand for “greener” transportation options, or save money on fuel, there are many possible routes to take when it comes to alternative fuels.

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Fuel Smartsby Stephane BabcockSeptember 12, 2014

Emerging Technologies Enlarging Playing Field for Biofuel

The face of biofuels is changing, and more than one company is responsible.

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergSeptember 12, 2014

Propane Remains Popular Alternative Fuel in the U.S.

The country’s third most popular vehicle fuel powers everything from gas grills to medium-duty trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah Lockridge and Jim ParkSeptember 12, 2014

Companies Moving Forward with Hybrid Truck Technologies

A pioneering supplier has exited the market, but up-and-coming companies aim to fill the gap for light-, medium- and even heavy-duty trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkSeptember 12, 2014

Natural Gas Technology Improvements Changing Attitudes

While adoption is slower than expected, technology improvements are changing some traditional assumptions of compressed and liquified natural gas.

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Safety & Complianceby Corey LileSeptember 11, 2014

4 Workers’ Comp Tools Every Trucking Company Should be Using

Using the right tools can prevent a vast majority of workers’ comp legal nightmares. By using four strategic tools at the disposal of every trucking company, you can eliminate most major legal issues associated with workers’ comp claims.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkSeptember 8, 2014

What’s Going on with my Brakes?

When we started looking at wheel-end issues for this month's Tires & Wheels story, we discovered that reduced stopping distance rules have had some unintended consequences.

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Fleet Managementby Today's TruckingSeptember 8, 2014

24 Crucial Things to Know About Running Natural Gas Trucks

At a natural gas vehicle conference, Bison's VP, Western Operations Trevor Fridfinnson and Robert Transport's Engineering Manager, Yves Maurais, shared— quite openly — their challenges with implementing natural gas tractors into their respective operations.

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Driversby Betty Weiland, J.J. KellerSeptember 5, 2014

Would Your Brakes Pass Inspection?

Out-of-adjustment brakes and other brake system violations make up almost half of the out-of-service roadside inspection violations on commercial vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachAugust 29, 2014

Explaining the Internet of [Trucking] Things

OEMs are increasingly getting involved in the web of smart devices, sensors and data.

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