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Equipmentby Jack RobertsJuly 15, 2025

Used Trucks in a Time of Transition

Used truck buyers face older inventory, hesitant sellers, and economic headwinds. But understanding the trends could mean smarter decisions tomorrow.

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What Truckers Need to Know About Emergency Exemptions

In the wake of natural disasters, government agencies can issue emergency declarations that temporarily lift specific trucking regulations. But the exemptions aren’t blanket permission to ignore safety regulations. It’s important to know what emergency declarations allow — and what they don’t.

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Safety & Complianceby Ken Charmevil, Lily TransportationJuly 10, 2025

A Disaster Checklist for Trucking Fleets

Whether it's a thunderstorm or a tornado, trucking fleets need a recovery plan and a checklist of things to do when bad weather threatens. Use this checklist to quickly take action to protect your employees and business.

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Fleet Managementby Avery ViseJuly 9, 2025

Why Aren’t Local Delivery Jobs in Sync With Consumers’ Nonstore Spending?

Why have local delivery jobs stalled while nonstore retail keeps growing? This column from FTR's Avery Vise breaks down the surprising disconnect and what it reveals about e-commerce and labor trends.

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Great American Trucks: The 1940 Chevrolet WB Series.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2025

Great American Trucks: The 1940 Chevrolet WB Series

The British army needed a game-changer in North Africa during World War II. And Chevrolet delivered one.

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Q&A: Natural Disasters And Your Trucking Insurance

We asked Matt Oakes, AVP Risk Advisor at Risk Strategies, a few questions about insurance and natural disasters for trucking operations.

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Safety & Complianceby David Csontos, TranserviceJune 30, 2025

Disaster Readiness: Develop a Business Continuity Plan for Your Fleet

A step-by-step approach to business continuity planning, prepared well before any disaster, will allow your trucking fleet to resume operations as quickly as possible.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 27, 2025

Is Your Trucking Fleet Ready for Hurricane Season?

At least one hurricane will likely hit the United States in the next few months. Now is the time for your trucking company to revisit your hurricane preparation and recovery plans.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 26, 2025

Disaster Doesn't Wait. Is Your Trucking Fleet Ready?

How well is your trucking fleet prepared for a disaster like Hurricane Helene, the Los Angeles wildfires from earlier this year, or deadly tornadoes?

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Maintenanceby Zach Rodgers, LubrizolJune 25, 2025

How Low-Phosphorus, Low-Ash Oil Can Improve Truck Reliability

PC-12, the next performance category for heavy-duty engine oils, will drive improvements across several key performance criteria. Here’s how heavy-duty trucking professionals stand to benefit.

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