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Articlesby Jim ParkAugust 26, 2014

How Tires Affect Fuel Economy Testing

When setting out to evaluate a fuel-saving product, you don't want your numbers skewed by differences in rolling resistance from the tires. With some fuel-saving devices promising only marginal gains, the tires' contribution to the fuel consumption can adversely affect the apparent performance of the product. Here's what to watch for when setting up an evaluation or testing program.

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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 25, 2014

Inside the Numbers Driving the Heavy-Duty Trucking Industry

There are many ways to tell a story – through words in books and magazines, pictures, videos, song, and more. With the inaugural issue of the HDT Fact Book, we are telling trucking’s story through facts, numbers, statistics, charts, and graphs.

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NewsAugust 25, 2014

Two Upper Midwest Parts Distributors Team up Under Auto Value Name

Two automotive and truck parts distributors in the Upper Midwest, Automotive Parts Headquarters and United Auto Supply, are joining forces.

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ProductsAugust 21, 2014

PressurePro, Truck Systems Technologies Announce Partnership

Advantage PressurePro and Truck Systems Technologies have teamed up to give fleets new tire pressure monitoring capabilities.

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ProductsAugust 21, 2014

Bandag B799 Tread for Mild Mixed-Service Retreads

Bridgestone's new Bandag B799 tread is designed for retread tires being used in mild mixed service.

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NewsAugust 20, 2014

McCarthy Tire Acquires Terry-Haggerty Tire

McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. purchased Terry-Haggerty Tire Co. from Jim and Tom Terry in a transaction that closed Aug. 11.

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NewsAugust 20, 2014

Peterbilt Expands Technician Institute

Peterbilt has expanded the Peterbilt Technician Institute to a second location in Lisle, Ill.

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ProductsAugust 20, 2014

Adjustable Forks Standard On ST 1085 Mobile Column Lifts

Sertil-Koni has announced that adjustable forks will come standard on all ST 1805 Mobile Column Lifts.

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ProductsAugust 20, 2014

CMA Launches Duraturn Tire Brand

China Manufacturers Alliance launched the Duraturn tire brand at the International Tire Exhibition and Conference.

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NewsAugust 19, 2014

'SOLD' Event Designed to Improve Service Businesses

The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists has announced SOLD ’15, a two-day program focused on building better truck service businesses.

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