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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachSeptember 15, 2014

Q&A: David Wangler, President, TMW Systems

In a time of rapid industry change, what trends are driving fleet technology needs and use? TMW Systems President David Wangler talks to HDT about these trends in this Q&A.

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Equipmentby Tom BergSeptember 15, 2014

Vocational Sales Climb as Construction, Energy Grow

Demand for vocational trucks and trailers continues to be pushed by oil and gas producers, road building and municipal business, according to truck manufacturers and researchers. Revivals in housing and commercial construction are also factors as vocational Class 8 retail truck sales are up 9.2% through July compared to last year, and should be up by 16.4% for all of 2014.

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Fuel Smartsby Stephane BabcockSeptember 12, 2014

DME: Companies Testing 'Alternate’ Alternative Fuel

Volvo Trucks is testing dimethyl ether in a pair of Volvo VNL 300 trucks with D13 DME engines with partners Oberon Fuels and Martin Energy Services.

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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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