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Fuel Smarts•by Annalloyd Thomason, Natural Gas Vehicle Institute•September 19, 2023

Upgrading Refuse Fleets to CNG: Three Considerations Beyond Economics

Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas, primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be realized. The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute offers these key factors refuse fleets need to examine when considering upgrading to CNG.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 19, 2023

Why Now is the Time for Fleets to Prepare for Transformation

The last few years have been a rollercoaster for the trucking industry, with the Covid-19 pandemic sending the typical freight cycle into unprecedented territory. But now may be the perfect time to prepare your company to be ready, not only for the next freight upswing, but also to take advantage of exponential changes in technology.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•September 18, 2023

Q&A: The State of Autonomous Vehicle Development

Where is the autonomous/self-driving truck industry today? How much longer will we have to wait for Level 4 to mature? What's the holdup? HDT took these questions to autonomous-technology experts from Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 15, 2023

How Wilson Logistics Slashed Comebacks With Communications Tech

A new means of communicating has empowered drivers, technicians and fleet managers alike at Wilson Logistics.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•September 6, 2023

5 Quick Tips for Better Truck Tire Life

Tires themselves don’t require much in the way of hands-on maintenance, but other factors can contribute to irregular and premature wear. Trucking fleets that stay ahead of these seemingly small issues will extend their tire life.

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Drivers•by Kathy Close•September 1, 2023

What Should Motor Carriers Do When They Get a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alert?

What do motor carriers need to do if they get a notice that a driver’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse record has changed?

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•August 31, 2023

Labor Day Holds New Meaning in Summer of Union Challenges for Trucking

Remember the "labor" behind Labor Day. The summer of 2023 has seen ongoing disputes between labor unions and transportation companies, but those differences are nothing new. The first Labor Day parade in 1882 was actually a workers' strike.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•August 29, 2023

Up your Maintenance Game, Save your Tires

Truck tires usually tell you what’s wrong with them before external forces render them useless. Catch those clues early and you might save that tire — and money.

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Safety & Compliance•by Kathy Close•August 28, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions About the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Even going on four years after the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rolled out to track commercial driver violations, there are still questions about the Clearinghouse.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•August 9, 2023

HDT Series: NACFE's Electric Fleet Leaders

HDT profiles the 10 fleets participating in NACFE's Run on Less Electric Depot study and shares the lessons learned as they trailblaze trucking's conversion from fossil fuels to zero-emission vehicles.

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