March 2014

HDT's 2014 Truck Fleet Innovators: Transforming Trucking

Each year, Heavy Duty Trucking honors a handful of the country’s most forward-thinking fleet executives with the title of HDT Truck Fleet Innovator. Read how this year's winners are using the power of collaboration to spec the best trucks and operate more efficiently — and profitably.

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In This Issue

Shelby GreenSenior Fleet DirectorPepsiCo North America BeveragesSomers, N.Y.

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Reinventing the Beverage Fleet

Freightliner’s Cascadia is standard with custom-fit LED lamps.  Truck-Lite is also making LEDs...

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LEDs Light the Way

Commentary: How Much do Your Technicians Know About Wheel Integrity?

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Commentary: How Much do Your Technicians Know About Wheel Integrity?

Light weight is a major focus at NFI, both for fuel economy and payload.

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NFI's Bill Bliem: Innovation is in the Details

David HooverDirector, Outbound Logistics for Meijer, Lansing, Mich.

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Supercenter Fleet Super at Collaboration

The Highway Trust Fund may run out of money by this summer as discussions for funding sources...

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With Funding Clock Ticking, Congress Turns to Highway Bill

Bill Decker’s Miller welder, stashed against a tool box on the front wall of his Wilcox truck...

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Auxiliary Power For Work Trucks

Drivers need to be trained to distinguish when a fault code means the truck needs to be brought...

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Avoid These Common Truck Fleet Maintenance Mistakes

The Bulk-hauling Optimized series also includes shorter VNM tractors that, like VNL versions,...

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Test Drive: Optimized Lightweight VNL

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Upgrading Your Legacy IT System

Even the best tires money can buy will profit from a little help. Basic maintenance can prolong...

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Top 3 Ways to Preserve Tire Life (And Value)

Fontaine Renew can completely refurbish a standard flatbed trailer in about two and a half days...

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Improving Your Trailer Appearance

Mike O’ConnellSenior Director, Supply ChainFrito-LayPlano, Texas

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Performance With a Purpose

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Status Quo for DOT Medical Exams is Changing

The FMCSA, OSHA, EEOC & You

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The FMCSA, OSHA, EEOC & You

A sensor-switch in the door header can be tricked with a magnet, telling a reefer’s electronic...

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Once Around the Yard: Tracking Helps Close the Doors