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Safety & Compliance•by Stephane Babcock•January 28, 2020

Be Prepared for Winter Driving Success

Preparing your trucks for the road can include any number of different checklists, but when it comes to driving through inclement winter weather, there are a few more things to check off.

Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•January 28, 2020

Mack Debuts LR Electric Refuse Truck

Mack makes a major move into the electric truck market on the streets of New York City.

Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•January 24, 2020

Covenant Goes Electric to Reduce Idling

When the fuel crisis of 2007-2008 hit, Covenant Transport, like virtually every other large carrier in North America, realized it needed to get its fuel consumption and costs under control. As with many fleets at the time, diesel-powered auxiliary power units were part of that solution.

Fuel Smarts•by John G. Smith •January 24, 2020

Canada’s Largest Grocery Chain Eyes Electric Trucks

Loblaw Grocers wants a green, sustainable transportation solution. And electric trucks seem to fit the bill.

Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•January 23, 2020

Q&A: Meritor's T.J. Reed on TransPower and the Future of Electric Trucks

Meritor's T.J. Reed, global vice president of electrification, talks to HDT about the company's recent acquisition of TransPower and the state of electric commercial vehicles.

Equipment•by Jack Roberts•January 22, 2020

Test Drive: 2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty

For 2020, Ford Super Duty medium-duty truck series beefs up on both brains and brawn.

Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•January 21, 2020

Technology Helps Address Changing Parts-Buying Patterns [Commentary]

Consumers and businesses alike are relying on technology to help them research products they are interested in and to place orders for those products. Vipar Heavy Duty launched Partsphere to address these trends in heavy-duty aftermarket parts.

Maintenance•by Jim Park•January 17, 2020

Air Springs Need Attention, Too

Air springs are such simple and reliable components; short of a rupture, hardly anything ever goes wrong with them, therefore they are easy to overlook.

Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•January 14, 2020

6 Things You Need to Know About the New Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is finally rolling out this month. This electronic database will track commercial driver’s license holders who have tested positive for prohibited drug or alcohol use, as well as refusals to take required drug tests, and other drug and alcohol violations.

Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•January 14, 2020

How to Spec and Protect Truck Electronics

Electronics are not noted for being robust systems. They are susceptible to failure due to environmental conditions such as dust or moisture, extremely hot and cold temperatures, mud, grime and grit, anti-icing chemicals – all the things a truck deals during a routine day’s work.

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