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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 8, 2021

Peterbilt Chief on EVs, Autonomous Tech and the New Model 579

Peterbilt just culminated a five-year development process with the launch of its New Model 379 Class 8 truck – but it’s far from the only thing the company has been working on. We talked to General Manager Jason Skoog about the new truck, electrification, and autonomous technology.

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Fleet Managementby Rick Bell, Merchants FleetFebruary 5, 2021

3 Ways Fleet Managers Can Adapt to Consumer Trends During the Pandemic

How are fleet managers and strained delivery systems keeping up with consumer trends and supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Equipmentby Cal Kanowitz, Marion Body WorksFebruary 4, 2021

5 Important Details to Provide Your Commercial Truck Body Builder

To expedite the commercial truck body builder process, give truck builders these five essential details regarding fleet history and preferences.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsFebruary 3, 2021

Test Drive: Peterbilt’s New Model 579 UltraLoft

Peterbilt’s latest iteration of its Model 579 highway tractor isn’t just an upgrade. It may be one of the most important trucks Peterbilt has ever built. Jack Roberts got to drive one before it was officially unveiled.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJanuary 28, 2021

4 Ways to Prevent Truck Wheel-Offs

Keeping truck wheels where they belong should simply be a matter of process and procedure.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim BeachJanuary 28, 2021

How In-Cab Cameras Help Fleets Improve Safety

Camera-based safety systems are an increasingly sophisticated tool for fleets to manage drivers and protect themselves from lawsuits.

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Maintenanceby James Menzies, Today’s TruckingJanuary 26, 2021

COVID-19’s Lasting Impacts on Fleet Maintenance, Parts Procurement

As devastating as the Covid-19 pandemic has been, there have been beneficial changes made to fleet maintenance and parts procurement practices that will last long after the pandemic has ended.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkJanuary 22, 2021

Liftgates for the Final Mile

Downsizing the truck for last-mile delivery doesn’t mean compromising on the liftgate. Carrying capacity, durability, and driver safety all still matter when spec'ing final-mile bodies and trailers.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJanuary 21, 2021

A New Approach to DPF Maintenance

Diesel particulate filter maintenance takes more than waiting for the yellow light to come on and performing a forced regeneration.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Jack RobertsJanuary 20, 2021

How Trucking Fleets Can Manage the Next Crisis

What did trucking fleets learn from the COVID-19 pandemic that you can apply to managing the next crisis?

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