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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsApril 23, 2020

Tips to Keep the Rubber on the Road

Good truck tire management can bedevil even the most dedicated fleets. Here’s how some of trucking’s sharpest maintenance minds make sure their tires are ready for the road.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeApril 22, 2020

$350,000 on Hand Sanitizer: How Werner is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

How one of the country's largest transportation and logistics companies is responding to the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, from free telemedicine and distributing personal protective equipment, to a voluntary pay cut for senior management. An interview with Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeApril 22, 2020

Sitting Down with HDT's 2020 Truck Fleet Innovators

We all know someone who is never satisfied with the way things are — who’s always tinkering, always pushing the envelope, always looking for ways to do things better, like our 2020 Truck Fleet Innovators.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkApril 20, 2020

Keep the Shop Up and Running Despite COVID-19

COVID-19 is taking the team out of teamwork, but the best fleets are staying ahead of the virus. Kevin Bergman of Prime and Mike Gomes of Bison explain how they are adopting to social distancing in the shop.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsApril 20, 2020

Predictive Maintenance Shifts Into High Gear

New ‘smart’ components, combined with machine learning technology, finally deliver on the promise of predictive maintenance.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeApril 17, 2020

Roadmaster Group: Communication Key During COVID-19

“Our saying right now is, truckers are first responders. It doesn’t matter if it’s a disaster like a hurricane or a national emergency like this,” says John Wilbur, CEO of the Roadmaster Group, in describing his company’s efforts to support drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkApril 15, 2020

Engine Spec'ing 101

Spec'ing your first truck can be a daunting experience, here are some of the basics; your dealer can help with the rest.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkApril 15, 2020

Spec'ing Regional Trucks

A regional spec is a pretty broad term. How do you optimize efficiency and cost when a truck might be doing completely different work from one day to the next?

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Fleets, Trucking Associations Work to Get Drivers Face Masks

Truck drivers increasingly need face masks to meet both CDC recommendations and some state and local restrictions meant to spread the slow of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked to fleets about what they're doing to get masks to drivers.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniApril 14, 2020

Group Hopes to Become Service Network for Fleets [Commentary]

Approximately two years ago, several owners of independent repair shops — ones not affiliated with a specific manufacturer — felt the need to band together to form a group that would allow them to better promote their business interests while also providing a more consistent service experience for fleets.

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