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Fuel Smarts•Cover Story•by Jim Park•October 15, 2020

Powering the Future

Trucking needs not just one alternative fuel or powertrain, but a little bit of everything to keep all its wheels turning as greenly as possible.

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Drivers•by Jane Jazrawy, CEO and co-founder, CarriersEdge•October 14, 2020

Make the Most of Learning Styles When Training Drivers

It’s a natural instinct for driver trainers to teach according to their preferred learning style, but not everyone learns in the same way.

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Equipment•by Stephane Babcock•October 8, 2020

Heavy Hauler Goes Big

Henderson Heavy Haul has to maneuver some of the largest oversized loads on the road. Without the right equipment, they would be stuck between more than just a rock and a hard place.

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Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•October 5, 2020

Virtual and Augmented Reality Show Promise in the Shop

Augmented and virtual reality are coming to the forefront now at a crucial time for the truck maintenance field.

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Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•October 1, 2020

What Penske Learned About Charging Electric Trucks

Penske’s journey into the complex world of figuring out charging for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks began a little over two years ago when it teamed up with Daimler Trucks North America for the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia and eM2 106 trucks.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•September 25, 2020

5 Secret Weapons for the Tire Shop

Maintenance experts share essential tools that ease the workload and keep the shop running smoothly.

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Maintenance•by Stephane Babcock•September 25, 2020

Don’t Overlook These Trailer Maintenance Items

Keeping your fleet on the road is more than just ensuring your trucks are ready to roll; trailers need love, too.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•September 21, 2020

How to Get Your Truck's Fifth Wheel Ready for Winter

Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•September 18, 2020

How to Choose and Install an Inverter

Improperly installed inverters are known to have caused truck fires. There’s no reason to avoid using an inverter — just make sure it’s installed by someone who knows what they are doing.

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Maintenance•by James Menzies, Today’s Trucking•September 18, 2020

3 Ways Fleets Can Solve a Technician Shortage

Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved with the school to help solve the problem, rather than blaming the training providers and its graduates.

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