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Jim Beach

Technology Contributing Editor

Jim Beach has been a trucking industry write since 1988. He covers the information technology beat for Heavy Duty Trucking, staying on top of computer technology trends from the cab to the back office to the shop, whether it’s in the hand, on the desk or in the cloud.

He is the recipient of six Jesse H. Neal honors.    

Articlesby Jim BeachApril 1, 2008

Built For The Road And More: Rugged Laptops

Rugged and durable notebook computers can handle the rigors of life on the road.

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Articlesby Jim BeachFebruary 1, 2008

Tech Report: Maintenance by the Number

TMC's codes provide universal language for all

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Articlesby Jim BeachSeptember 1, 2007

Long-Haul Learning

Driver training should be a never-ending process, and most fleets fully understand and acknowledge that notion.

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Articlesby Jim BeachAugust 1, 2007

The Quest To Save Fuel

Savvy fleets invest in green technologies.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJuly 1, 2007

Psychic On board

Today's truck technology and computing power can predict failures before they happen.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJune 1, 2007

Automating Fuel Buying

Technologies exist today to help fleet managers make the most out of their fuel purchases.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJune 1, 2007

Less Idle, Less Fuel

Drivers are much more likely to turn the engine off if they can still be comfortable in the cab, winter and summer. That's where anti-idling technology comes in.

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Articlesby Jim BeachFebruary 1, 2007

Small Fleet Software

For many small fleets, upgrading the shop with maintenance software is a big cost issue.

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