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Kenny Veith, ACT Research
Equipmentby Jack RobertsJune 17, 2025

Goodbye, 2027 Truck Prebuy

The much-anticipated 2027 Class 8 truck prebuy fizzled out before it ever got off the ground. HDT asked Kenny Vieth of ACT Research why.

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Maintenanceby Scot Reeder, Stemco ProductsJune 16, 2025

How to Protect Tractor-Trailer Wheel Ends from Summer Stress

Summer-related wheel-end failures increase by up to 30% during peak heat months. Are your wheel-ends ready for the stress?

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Fuel Smartsby Bill O’Ryan, American Petroleum InstituteJune 16, 2025

Don’t Let Bad DEF Sideline Your Truck: Storage, Shelf Life & Safety Tips

Diesel exhaust fluid doesn’t last forever. Before restarting an idle heavy-duty diesel truck or using DEF from storage, make sure it’s safe, compliant, and won’t damage your emissions system.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 13, 2025

How Successful Fleets Are Making Trucking Work for Women — and Everyone Else

How trucking companies are rethinking policies and support systems to better serve women — and why that benefits everyone on the team.

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Knight-Swift driver training.
Driversby StaffJune 13, 2025

From Slide Shows to Simulations: How Knight-Swift Modernizes Driver Onboarding

Knight-Swift Transportation has developed a new, immersive, hands-on training program for drivers, designed to real-world workflows during the onboarding process.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 11, 2025

Better Trucking Teams, from the Cab to the Conference Room

People from a variety of backgrounds are more likely to stay with companies where they feel heard and where their feedback leads to real change.

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Colorful abstract heads with different scribbles inside illustrate diversity of thought
Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeJune 9, 2025

More Viewpoints, More Ideas, Stronger Trucking Teams

As trucking becomes more diverse, successful fleets are rethinking not just how they hire, but also how they can make the most of a team that doesn’t all think the same way.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeMay 30, 2025

Closing the Loop on Truck Driver Communication

If your trucking company is relying on an “open-door policy” or even online surveys to get feedback from your truck drivers, you’re probably not doing enough.

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Driver Monitoring Tech Won’t Prevent Crashes Without Fleet Oversight

A fatal crash involving a fatigued driver and three parked trucks underscores a truth safety managers need to remember: Driver monitoring technology only helps if fleets act on the data they provide.

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Fleet Managementby Nick Fryer, Sheer LogisticsMay 28, 2025

What Trucking Companies Need to Know About 4PLs

The global fourth-party logistics (4PL) market is growing, driven by increasing supply chain complexity, the rise of e-commerce, and the demand for integrated logistics solutions. What does this mean for trucking companies?

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