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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 17, 2023

A Law Enforcement Perspective: HDT Emerging Leader Casey Driggers

Casey Driggers didn't plan to follow in his truck driver fathers' footsteps, but with 12 years of law enforcement, this 2023 HDT Emerging Leader is bringing a new focus on safety to Custom Commodities.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 16, 2023

Taking on any Task: HDT Emerging Leader Joe Briner

“I started trucks not knowing a fifth wheel from a steering wheel," says Joe Briner, an HDT 2023 Emerging Leader.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 13, 2023

Wearing All the Hats: HDT Emerging Leader Matt Brennan

Matt Brennan, an HDT 2023 Emerging Leader, has only been at Kurtz Bros. for less than a year, but he's already setting the company up for success and growth — with driver engagement a key part of that.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2023

The Promise of Predictive Maintenance

Advocates have been promising that predictive maintenance technology will revolutionize shop operations for a decade now. Where do things stand today?

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2023

What Smarter Computers and AI Mean for Predictive Maintenance

Faster computers and smarter algorithms mean the ability to crunch more data than ever. How does that come into play related to predictive maintenance?

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Equipmentby Jim ParkOctober 10, 2023

5 Strategies to Complement Your Powertrain Spec

When you're spec'ing a powertrain for a new truck, the process isn’t finished even after all the calculations are done and the appropriate ratios sorted out. You’re leaving money on the table if you walk away without considering the impact the rest of your spec has on fuel efficiency.

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Fleet Managementby Jim ParkOctober 10, 2023

Spec'ing the Right Powertrain

Fleets have tons of choice in powertrain specs. Look carefully at the hardware, and then load up on technology to make your drivers’ lives easier and the operation more efficient.

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Fuel Smartsby Daryl Bear, MVT SolutionsOctober 6, 2023

Which Type of Fleet Fuel Economy Test is Right for You?

If you want better fleet fuel economy, you need fuel economy test results you can trust. Learn about the pros and cons of truck fuel-efficiency testing.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 5, 2023

Meet HDT’s 2023 Emerging Leaders

HDT’s 2023 Emerging Leaders bring new perspectives to improving safety, cutting costs, maximizing efficiency, retaining drivers, and more in their roles as trucking industry leaders.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsOctober 3, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC Crackerbox

It was ugly, disproportioned, loud and uncomfortable. But somehow, this gawky, weird-looking rig found a soft spot in the hearts of American truckers.

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