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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 BergJuly 1, 2008

Class 8 Roundup

It's All About Fuel.

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Articlesby Tom BergJuly 1, 2008

Midrange: Kenworth T170

Kenworth T170's just right if 19,500 pounds is enough

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Articlesby Tom BergJune 1, 2008

Hybrid Trucks

Manufacturers make progress on hydraulic systems while electric-drive trucks gain orders.

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Articlesby Tom BergMay 1, 2008

Trailer Report: Tales From The Road

If ever there were a piece of equipment that made sense, it's a scale plumbed into a tractor and trailer's suspensions.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 14, 2008

Mack's 'Big Dog' Titan Has 16-liter Power, Extra Strong Chassis, Bold Styling

Big power, extra-strong chassis components, bold styling and a posh interior are among features of Mack Trucks' Titan, a severe-service model designed for heavy transport and construction applications

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2008

Preventing Trailer Corrosion: Spec'ing Against Corrosion

Aggressive road salts require consideration of tougher materials.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2008

Preventing Trailer Corrosion: Spec'ing To Cope

Tips to consider about road-deicidng chemicals when ordering new trucks

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2008

Midrange Test Drive: Ram 5500

Dodge's heaviest commercial truck combines a beefy chassis with a cab from the 1500 series pickup.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Emissions Report: Servicing the New Diesel Particulate Filters

By law, pollution control equipment on 2007-model diesels is supposed to last at least 100,000 miles before needing any work.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Emissions Report: Fleet Managers Improve Fuel Economy Up to 40.5 Percent at Challenge

Fleet managers can become effective teachers if they themselves know how to drive economically.

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