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What You Should Know About Aftertreatment System Maintenance
We appear to be learning from our mistakes in aftertreatment system maintenance, but we still have a way to go before we’re at peace with the things.
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Electric Axle Offers Fuel Savings for Long-Haul Operations
Hyliion says its 6X4HE hybrid-electric axle system technology can deliver fuel savings, lower emissions, instant telematics and a better driver experience.
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Analysis: Moving Trends Could Shift Freight Patterns
Shifting populations in the U.S. could mean a change where you deliver freight, finds Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge.
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Commentary: The ELD Mandate's Unanswered Question
Reactions to the long-delayed, long-debated, long-contested ELD mandate that took (partial) effect in December have been all over the map, finds Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.
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With Driver Training, Talk is Not Cheap
How you communicate with and train drivers can pay dividends in safe and efficient operations and in lower turnover.
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Commentary: Is There an Electric Truck In Your Near Future?
With all the talk about trucking's electric future, it's important to remember that trucks will be drinking diesel for a long time to come, says Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood.
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HDT's Top 20 Products of 2018
The most significant trucking products for 2018 as chosen by Heavy Duty Trucking magazine's editors.
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Truck Parts Coming to a 3D Printer Near You
3D-printed parts could be one of the biggest trends in 2018 and beyond. We could see a future where every supplier in some capacity will have an additive manufacturing program, says Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.
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Test Drive: Cummins X12 Diesel Engine Version 2.0
Originally released in China as the ISG, the upcoming Cummins X12 diesel engine has been 90% re-engineered for North America. And it works like a charm.
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Tire Telematics: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Sensors in tires and other wheel-end components are ready to move beyond optimizing tire management programs in some very surprising ways.
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Seattle Embraces Side Guards for Trucks
Authorities believe side impact guards can protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists and Seattle's fleet has embraced the device.
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Are Your Trucks Ready for Last-Mile Logistics?
A liftgate is key for deliveries. Consider construction, power supply, and safety when readying a fleet for the last mile.
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How Drivers Can Make or Break Truck Aftertreatment System Maintenance
Parked forced regenerations of diesel particulate filters continue to frustrate and confuse drivers. Drivers under time constraints often tempt fate and continue their journeys, ignoring regen requests.
