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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 25, 2018

Jeff Clark Runs Smart to His 10 MPG Goal

Jeff Clark finally hits his 10 mpg goal in grinding Midwest drop-and-hook tanker runs.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 20, 2018

The Hyperloop Scoop

A whole new means of moving people and freight is quickly moving from concept to reality all around the globe.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJuly 19, 2018

Well Thought-Out Details on U-Haul’s Trailers

Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg finds that U-Haul trailers are heavy but strong, and are also easy to use.

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What One Shipper is Doing to Address the Driver Shortage

It’s hard to ignore a headline like this: “Shippers Caused the Truck Driver Shortage.”

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On the Roadby Jim ParkJuly 17, 2018

Thanks, CVSA, for the Positive Spin on Brake Defects

While the headlines might focus on the negative, the positive side of CVSA's Brake Safety Day inspection results show an industry that's made real strides toward safety. Blog commentary by Equipment Editor Jim Park.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 10, 2018

A Fatal Vision of the Autonomous Vehicle Future

Naysayers insist accidents, injuries and fatalities show that autonomous vehicle research should be ended or scaled back. But history shows us a more likely path forward.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJuly 9, 2018

Taylor Swift’s Show Arrives Aboard 82 Semis

Big screens, monster speakers, structural steel members were among the items carried by big rigs to pop star Taylor Swift's Ohio stadium show. Tom Berg has more in the Trailer Talk blog.

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On Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Unintended Consequences

Trucking largely supported Donald Trump for president because of his promises to reduce regulation (which he’s been working on) and put in place pro-business policies (such as the tax cut.) But his trade war has a great many businesses concerned, if not up in arms – and it could even affect the economy.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 29, 2018

Solar Panels on Trailers Could be a Good Idea

They don't save much fuel, but extend battery life for tractors and keep trailer lift gates ready to use.

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How Truck Platooning Could Help Reduce Crashes

Following too closely is a factor in 5% of truck crashes. Deborah Lockridge says reaction to her coverage of Volvo's platooning test illustrates why this is a problem. Can platooning technology help? More in the All That's Trucking blog.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 26, 2018

Why Would Semis Be Part of a Bicycle ‘Adventure’?

Each of the 1,200 riders had at least one bag that needed carrying, Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg found.

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Do Backup Drivers for Autonomous Vehicles Really Work?

Uber's self-driving vehicle killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, in March. The latest news on the investigation indicates the safety driver was probably watching TV in her phone. What does that mean for autonomous vehicle development? (Blog)

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