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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 BergMay 18, 2009

Corrosion Prevention

How badly do you want to avoid damage from corrosion? There are products and treatments available right now that do the job, but some customers are simply not willing to spend the necessary money.

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Articlesby Tom BergMay 18, 2009

Performance-Based Brake Testing

What if you could find out in 10 minutes or less precisely how each and every one of your tractor-trailer's brakes is working? You'd know how much force they're producing to stop the rig, individually and by axle.

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Articlesby Tom BergApril 7, 2009

Cat 'Iron,' Navistar Fuel-Air Systems Used For Upcoming MaxxForce 15

Navistar International's upcoming MaxxForce 15 diesel will combine "iron" components from Caterpillar's C15 with Navistar's 2010-spec fuel and air-management systems and electronic controls

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 9, 2009

2010 Ram HDs Get Bolder Styling, True Crew Cab

Dodge Truck has unveiled its 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis-Cab models that feature bolder styling and stylish interiors from the '09 Ram 1500, plus a four-door crew cab for true six-person capacity

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 1, 2008

Safety Technology: Rollover Control

Rollovers and jackknifes are costly, but modern electronic products seriously reduce their frequency, users say.

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 1, 2008

Class 6 & 7 Roundup

Midrange in transition

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Articlesby Tom BergOctober 27, 2008

'T-Line' Trucks Offered by Pennsylvania Builder

An old-line heavy truck series is back. "T-Line" trucks, the most recent iteration of vehicles rooted in Diamond T and Reo trucks dating to the early 20th century, include three models offered by Diamond Vehicle Solutions LLC of Harrisburg, Pa.

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Articlesby Tom BergOctober 1, 2008

Class 1-2 Roundup

Redesigns, New Features Add Value

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Articlesby Tom BergSeptember 1, 2008

Cargo Van Roundup

It's all about the slow economy

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Articlesby Tom BergAugust 1, 2008

Warranty Woes

It offers simplicity and savings, but TMC's universal equipment claim process languishes.

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