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Fuel Smarts•by Abigail Obano, Trimble Maps•February 9, 2021

How to Simplify CO2 Emissions Reporting

Fleets looking for a standard way to calculate CO2 emissions should consider using a method that accounts for vehicle type, fuel use, and direct emissions by route, Trimble Maps officials said.

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Equipment•by Deborah Lockridge•February 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 Management•by Rick Bell, Merchants Fleet•February 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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Equipment•by Cal Kanowitz, Marion Body Works•February 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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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•February 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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Maintenance•by Jim Park•January 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 & Compliance•by Jim Beach•January 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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Maintenance•by James Menzies, Today’s Trucking•January 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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Equipment•by Jim Park•January 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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Maintenance•by Jim Park•January 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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