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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•September 19, 2014

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of A Driver Simulator Program

Driving simulators today are more sophisticated, take up less space and are more affordable. How do you make sure you're choosing the right one for your company and getting the most you can out of it?

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Equipment•by Jim Park•September 18, 2014

Quick Spin: Peterbilt Model 220

Peterbilt's new Class 6/7 COE is ideally suited for city P&D as well as landscaping applications.

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Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•September 15, 2014

Gas-to-Liquids Technology Makes Fuel, Oil From Natural Gas

A a giant facility in Qatar, Shell is turning natural gas into products normally produced from crude oil — fuel, base oils, paraffin, kerosene, etc.

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Fleet Management•by Jim Beach•September 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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Equipment•by Tom Berg•September 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 Smarts•by Stephane Babcock•September 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 Smarts•Cover Story•by HDT Staff•September 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 Smarts•by Stephane Babcock•September 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 Smarts•by Tom Berg•September 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 Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge and Jim Park•September 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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