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Fleet Managementby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 10, 2021

3 Easy Ways to Improve Fleet Cybersecurity

During The Machinery Haulers Association’s 2021 Safety and Security Conference, Trans-System’s CIO shared three easy ways fleets can boost their cybersecurity efforts.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkSeptember 9, 2021

What Will Electrification Mean for Truck Tires?

Tire designs for electric trucks will need to account for greater stresses from weight and torque — but they will need to remain interchangeable with existing tires and be retreadable.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsSeptember 9, 2021

Maverick Improves Driver Visibility with New Camera Systems

To make trucks safer and reduce accidents, Arkansas-based fleet Maverick Transportation uses an camera monitoring system to give drivers an enhanced view of the vehicles and traffic conditions around their trucks.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 6, 2021

FTR's Trucking Outlook: What the Numbers Say About Freight, Rates, and Drivers

Economic growth and freight rates are expected to remain solid well into 2022, according to transportation analysis firm FTR, but the struggle to find drivers is expected to continue to plague the industry.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah Lockridge and Vesna BrajkovicAugust 31, 2021

The Numbers That Define the State of Trucking

HDT's 2021 Fact Book is a special feature devoted to industry statistics and reference information, including data about the heavy-duty trucking industry, logistics, safety, truck drivers, equipment, maintenance and sustainability.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 31, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Sustainability Focus Not Slowed By Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic did not slow down commitments to sustainability in the supply chain. Interest in not only energy savings and renewable energy increased significantly. Here’s the sustainability data you need to know from HDT’s 2021 Fact Book.

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Maintenanceby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 30, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Maintenance Costs Expected to Rise

While repair and maintenance costs decreased considerably in 2019, the industry could see an increase in maintenance costs driven by a strong demand for trucking. Here's the maintenance you need to know from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkAugust 27, 2021

Could You Pass This Brake Quiz?

Brakes are the most important safety feature on trucks, yet they may not be getting the respect attention they deserve from drivers and technicians.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 27, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Truck, Trailer Makers Strive to Keep Up With Demand

Demand for trucks and trailers has been robust since orders bottomed out during the first months of the pandemic last year. Here’s the equipment data you need to know from HDT’s 2021 Fact Book.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeAugust 27, 2021

NTSB's Graham is on a Mission to Reduce Rear-End Crashes

Find out why National Transportation Safety Board Member Michael Graham is advocating collision-avoidance technology — and why technology alone is not enough.

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