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Maintenanceby Jim ParkDecember 23, 2020

How Smart Trailers Can Prevent 'BLT' Headaches

The three most common and costly trailer problems – brakes, lights, and tires (BLTs) – are said to account for more than 80% of all unplanned trailer downtime. Find out how smart trailers can help.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkDecember 23, 2020

Smart Trailers Face a Huge Hurdle

Find out why the challenge of building a backward-compatible smart trailer with future-proof connectivity will be one of the industry’s greatest challenges.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeDecember 23, 2020

The Legacy of 2020 [Commentary]

The challenges brought about by 2020 are also are leading to positive changes that will be with us well beyond this year.

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Fleet Managementby Stephane BabcockDecember 23, 2020

Trends in Class 8

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped heavy-duty truck makers from setting their sights on driver assistance, electrification, and autonomy.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeDecember 22, 2020

HDT's Newsmaker of the Year: COVID-19 Pandemic

HDT's editors reflect on what event, person, trend, or company was in our headlines the most and had the greatest impact on our fleet readers this year.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeDecember 22, 2020

Meet HDT’s Emerging Leaders of 2020

This year’s Emerging Leaders demonstrate how a focus on consistent processes makes a difference, from the shop to the corner office.

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Driversby James Menzies, Today’s TruckingDecember 21, 2020

5 Ways to Coach Truck Drivers Using Telematics

Using telematics as a driver coaching tool can improve driver performance, boosting fleet fuel economy and reducing idling. It can also improve safety.

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Equipmentby John G. Smith, Today's TruckingDecember 16, 2020

Knorr-Bremse Leaders Talk About the Path to Future Trucks

Where does Knorr-Bremse, the parent company of Bendix, fit in on the path to future trucks, as trends drive further toward advanced safety systems, electrified vehicles, and autonomous technology?

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeDecember 11, 2020

ZF: What Wabco Deal Means for Next-Generation Mobility

ZF says its acquisition of Wabco will create “a leading global integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technology.” But what does that mean for North American fleets? Find out in this interview with HDT.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsDecember 11, 2020

How Automated Transmissions Helped a Paving Fleet Improve Fuel Economy and Driver Health

With a bit of fine-tuning, automated manual transmissions have transformed one Oregon paving fleet’s trucking operations.

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