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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•March 16, 2023

Key Elements of EPA's 2027 Low-NOx Rule

Here's what to know about EPA's final rule that sets very aggressive standards for NOx reductions and leaves engine makers precious little time to test and implement the technology required to meet the requirements.

Fuel Smarts•Cover Story•by Jim Park•March 16, 2023

EPA 2027 and Beyond: How Will New Low-NOx Rules Affect Fleets?

The transition to zero-emission trucks is going to be messy and difficult, and EPA’s low-NOx rules, coming in 2027, are not making things any easier. In this article, we break down how the trucking industry is facing it all.

Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•March 15, 2023

Q&A: UPS' Anthony Marshall on the Parcel Carrier's First Class 8 Electric Truck

Anthony Marshall, vice president of maintenance and engineering for the UPS transportation fleet, spoke to HDT about how its new Freightliner eCascadia fits into the company’s operations, driver reaction, figuring return on investment, UPS' sustainability goals, and more.

Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•March 15, 2023

The Rise of the Million-Mile Truck?

Could you run your truck a million miles? As shortages and truck-maker backlogs mean fleets have been keeping trucks longer, some look at whether their maintenance program can handle a million-mile truck.

Drivers•by David Cullen•March 14, 2023

How Cowan is More Efficiently Connecting Truck Drivers and Dispatchers

Cowan Systems wanted to provide modern messaging capabilities to drivers and improve the productivity of its dispatchers.

Fuel Smarts•by Staff•March 13, 2023

What Fleets Should Consider When Selecting an Alt Fuel Powertrain

Here are six key factors for heavy-duty truck fleets to consider when selecting an alternative fuel powertrain, according to NACFE's latest report.

Safety & Compliance•by Brandon Wiseman, Trucksafe Consulting•March 11, 2023

Pitfalls of CBD Use Among Commercial Drivers

Can CBD products lead to positive drug tests? It's possible. Explore the risks of CBD use for commercial truck drivers.

Equipment•by Vesna Brajkovic•March 10, 2023

Phillips Eyes Mexico as Production Hub for Truck, Trailer Products

A newly expanded 500,000-square-foot manufacturing campus in Arteaga, Mexico, will take the lead in producing Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect products destined for North American fleet customers.

Equipment•by Jim Park•March 7, 2023

Q&A: Cummins' Samperio On Rapid Pace of Technological Change

How can Cummins and the industry keep up with the rapid pace of technological change in truck engine and propulstion? We asked José Samperio, Cummins’ new executive director and general manager for North American on-highway business, in a short interview during TMC's annual meeting.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•March 2, 2023

Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape How We Think About Insurance

Who’s liable in an autonomous-truck crash? How will self-driving trucks change how insurance underwriters evaluate trucking fleet risk?

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