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Fleet Management•by David Cullen•February 25, 2022

What’s Really Driving U.S. ‘Trucker Convoys’ to DC? [Commentary]

One to several supposedly trucker-organized “convoys” are reportedly wending their way to the Washington, D.C. area. Trucking interest groups are not endorsing them. What's really driving these convoys?

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Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•February 22, 2022

What to Know About Truck Alignment

Find out how keeping a solid vehicle alignment plan can pay big dividends in fuel and tire savings, while keeping drivers happy and making them safer.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•February 19, 2022

Tips for Inspecting Trailer Tie-down Devices

Find out what’s on the menu of violations commercial vehicle inspection officers have to choose from in cargo securement, and what you should be looking for.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•February 18, 2022

3 Steps to an Effective Battery Recharging Program

Many believe that a battery is junk once it has been totally discharged, but that’s absolutely not true, argues Larry Rambeaux of Purkeys Electric.

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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•February 17, 2022

Driving Paccar’s TX-18 Transmission: An Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove

Paccar's new TX-18 automated transmission is designed for vocational, on/off highway and severe duty. Jack Roberts puts the TX-18 Pro to the test with 140,000 lbs.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•February 16, 2022

How to Get the Most from Your Truck Batteries

No matter what type of battery you buy, poor maintenance can shorten its life. What’s the right battery for your trucking fleet?

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Equipment•by Deborah Lockridge•February 16, 2022

HDT 2022 Top 20 Products

Find out which new trucking products announced last year were named the most innovative by Heavy Duty Trucking.

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Fleet Management•Cover Story•by Deborah Lockridge•February 16, 2022

Rethinking Driver Pay

How fleets can improve recruiting and retention with compensation plans that make sense to drivers.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•February 8, 2022

Reflections on a Changing Industry [Commentary]

HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge explores how the trucking industry has changed in the three-plus decades since she started covering it.

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Drivers•by Ronnie Wendt•February 8, 2022

4 Ways Fleets Can Lower Driver Turnover

Two fleets share insights on how going beyond "driver appreciation" helps keep drivers satisfied and reduces turnover.

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