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Equipmentby Tom BergJuly 12, 2012

The Latest in Trailer Advances

Over the years, advances in trailer materials and design have added life, cut maintenance and operating costs and even improved safety. Based on our observations at trade shows, new product announcements and conversations with manufacturers and fleets, we came up with the following list of significant trends

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Productsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Kumho Introduces Higher-Speed Tire for On-/Off-Highway

Kumho Tire added the new KMD41 tire to its medium truck and bus radial tire line-up. The KMD41 is designed for on- and off-road applications such as refuse, construction and mining and logging

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Productsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

J J. Keller Introduces Cargo Securement Training

J.J. Keller & Associates, provider of compliance products, has developed a new driver training program designed to reduce the risk for cargo securement violations, accidents and liability

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Equipmentby Engine Smarts column Tom Berg, Senior EditorJuly 11, 2012

Remanufacturing Saves Money, Cuts Waste and Pollution, Detroit Reman Says

"Why buy new when you can reuse something that still has value?" That's the mantra at Detroit Reman, which has been remanufacturing engines and engine parts since 1966. And after touring its western plant at Tooele, Utah, one comes away wonderin

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJuly 10, 2012

Drivers, Fleets Seek Healthier Lifestyles

When Jeff Clark's company offered drivers the option of getting paid for unloading instead of hiring lumpers, he joined the Y to get his back in shape. He soon found it was more than his back that needed work

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Productsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

Alternative Hydrogen Solutions and Velociti Partner for Hy-Impact Product Line

Alternative Hydrogen Solutions LLC, providers of the Hy-Impact line of hydrogen systems, is partnering with Velociti Inc. to provide a network of installation and post-installation services for all Hy-Impact unit

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Productsby StaffJuly 9, 2012

Mahle Clevite Inc. Offers Victor Reinz Engine Gaskets with Coating

Mahle Clevite Inc. has introduced new Victor Reinz Multi-Layered Steel cylinder head gaskets. Featuring a durable black coating, these new gaskets are now available for Ford 6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke engines

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Productsby StaffJuly 9, 2012

AmeriQuest Offers New Fleet Breakdown Service

AmeriQuest Transportation Services, provider of fleet management services, financial solutions, and operational support services, has launched its new fleet breakdown service, AmeriQuest Road Rescue

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Productsby StaffJuly 8, 2012

Meritor Adds Oil-Bath Wheel Seal to All-Makes Wheel-End Aftermarket Portfolio

Meritor's Aftermarket business recently added heavy-duty truck and trailer oil-bath wheel seals to its wheel-end parts offerings. The new additions continue the company's "complete solutions" approach to expanding its aftermarket product portfolio

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Fleet Managementby Commentary Deborah Lockridge, Editor in ChiefJuly 6, 2012

Employee Health: A Little Psychology

When United Natural Foods Inc. started offering voluntary "know your numbers" health screenings in 2010, 72% of the non-driving employees participated, but only 31% of drivers. This year, 97% of non-drivers and 98% of its approximately 1,000 drivers participated

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