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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 24, 2023

How Truck Drivers Can Effectively Use an Engine Brake

To drivers with less than five years of experience, it probably feels heretical to operate a diesel engine at 2,100 rpm. But if you want great performance from your engine brake, that’s where it needs to operate.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 24, 2023

Carrier Adds Greener Premium Performance Vector Trailer Refrigeration

Two new “premium performance” versions of the Carrier Transicold Vector trailer refrigeration system deliver high efficiency performance and significantly reduced emissions, according to the company.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 21, 2023

What Trucking Fleets Need to Know About Engine Brakes

Fleets running downsped drivelines might be missing out on up to half the potential performance of their engine brakes. Here’s how to get the most from the engine brake while improving driver satisfaction and reducing brake wear.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2023

Penske Pairs Electric Tractor, Zero-Emission Refrigerated Trailer

ConMet eMobilility announced that Penske Logistics has pioneered zero-emissions refrigerated tractor-trailer transportation using its nMotion power-generation technology.  

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ProductsJuly 18, 2023

XL Specialized Adds Guardian Trailer Options

XL Specialized Trailers introduced a host of new options for its XL Guardian Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck construction trailer.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 13, 2023

How to Measure and Improve Your Truck Brake Maintenance Program

Old paradigms for brake component life expectancy and preventive maintenance intervals have changed, thanks to corrosion, parts costs, and the shortage of certified brake technicians.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 12, 2023

Brake Maintenance, Done Right

The idea of doing brake maintenance the right way could take many forms, but the ultimate proof of a successful approach to maintenance would be minimizing the number of unscheduled repairs between regularly scheduled preventive maintenance intervals.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 12, 2023

Optronics Introduces Uniquely Shaped Marker/Clearance Lights

Optronics said its new, geometric MCL Series marker/clearance lights offer a high-style alternative while using the same 3/4-inch hole.

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Videosby Jim ParkJuly 11, 2023

The State of Autonomous Vehicle Development [Video]

Where is the autonomous/self-driving truck industry today? How much longer will we have to wait for Level 4 to mature? What's the holdup? Watch this episode of HDT Talks Trucking for the answers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 7, 2023

PlusDrive-Equipped Iveco Truck Begins Autonomous Road Tests in Germany

Iveco and Plus have begun testing Iveco S-Way autonomous trucks on public roads in Germany.

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