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Tom Berg

Former Senior Contributing Editor

Well-known in the industry for his wealth of knowledge, folksy style and straight talk, Tom Berg covered vocational and medium-duty applications, maintenance and alternative fuels for Heavy Duty Trucking for several years.

He is a commercial driver’s license holder and a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Truck Writers of North America and 11 Jesse H. Neal honors.

He has covered trucking since 1978.

Articlesby Tom BergSeptember 1, 2007

CRASH!

Even a non-fatal wreck can cost millions. Safety technology can save money, and lives.

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Articlesby Tom BergAugust 1, 2007

A Long, Costly Road

Diesel makers continue to squeeze pollutants from exhaust, with resulting complexity, higher prices and reliability problems.

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Articlesby Tom BergJuly 1, 2007

Kenworth's T660 Extended Day Cab

This extended daycab continues an aerodynamic revolution started by KW a quarter-century ago.

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Articlesby Tom BergJune 1, 2007

Gearing Up For Fuel Economy

More care than ever is needed when pairing the ‘07 diesels with gear ratios to get the best balance between performance and fuel economy.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2007

Has Predictive Maintenance Become a Dinosaur?

Vertical integration, underhood heat and cheaper parts have replaced experience and data bases in anticipating component failures.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2007

The Large Car Mystique

While aerodynamics might be easier on the wallet, many still prefer the look of a large car.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2007

Saving Drivers' Backs

A brand new custom seat can go a long way toward comfort in the cab. But showing drivers how to adjust their existing seat can really help.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2007

When The Price Is Right

Spec'ing for low maintenance may cost more up front, but can pay off in reduced work and increased uptime.

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Articlesby Tom BergJanuary 1, 2007

Driving GM's New 1500 Series

'Design' is the magic word at GM, and it's a major part of the new Silverado and Sierra.

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Articlesby Tom BergJanuary 1, 2007

The Right Stuff

What's not to like about the new Toyota pickup?

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