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Meet HDT's 2018 Truck Fleet Innovators
Heavy Duty Trucking's 2018 Truck Fleet Innovators are leaders in areas such as fuel economy, driver health, the driver shortage, smart growth, and data-driven decisions.
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Analysis: Rising Interest Rates Got You Down?
Barring the U.S economy suddenly slamming on the brakes — and you would be hard-pressed to find any economist or analyst worth their salt who would make such a prediction — interest rates are going to continue to move higher. Analysis by Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge.
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Commentary: The Price of a Night's Rest
The ELD mandate may have forced the adoption of more paid, reserved parking, but that doesn’t mean drivers are happy about it. Commentary by Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.
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Avoid Headaches by Spec'ing the Right Truck
With maintenance and repair costs running at a dollar a minute and half that again for parts, does it make any sense to scrimp on your truck spec?
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Commentary: Are We Moving Too Fast on Autonomous Vehicles?
We can’t afford to be afraid of change, especially not these days when anything seems possible – but we also can’t afford to be cavalier about the path we take in finding new and better ways to do things. Commentary by Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood.
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How Trucking is Addressing the Diesel Technician Shortage
Associations, schools and fleets are hard at work to attract young people, train technicians, and retain the techs they have.
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Commentary: Basic Rules Can Ensure Repair Costs Are Contained
No matter where your outsourced maintenance is performed, it’s important to follow some basic rules when obtaining estimates, authorizing repairs, and before issuing payment on any invoice.
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Driving Mack’s Low-Ride Refuse Hauler
Mack’s LR model features high-powered, smart hydraulics and finely tuned details to help refuse fleets move trash fast.
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Commentary: How Fuel-Efficient is That Electric Truck?
No standard means of demonstrating the efficiency of electric vehicles has taken root in trucking yet. But the EPA’s MPGe rating gives fleet managers a useful means of comparing new vehicles with conventional ones.
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5 Trends Affecting Reefers
Like the rest of the industry, refrigerated transporters are struggling to find and keep drivers. Meanwhile, outside factors range from regulations to the growing popularity of fresh convenience foods and e-commerce.
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Help for Tire Management Headaches
Constantly evolving outsourced maintenance programs are helping fleets bring an unprecedented level of detail and expertise to total tire management.
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Better Trucks Make for Happier Drivers
Corliss Resources struggles with an aging workforce and a scarcity of young recruits. The company's solution: Haul more product in trucks that drivers like to drive.
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Spec’ing a Low-Maintenance Trailer
Knowing when and where to save money when spec'ing a trailer can prevent headaches in the long run.
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Using Augmented Reality in Technician Training
How Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin, is using augmented reality to give its dlesel technician students a look inside the workings of a diesel engine.
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Can Shorter Truck Lifecycles Save Fleets Money?
A recent whitepaper from Fleet Advantage suggests that getting rid of trucks before they need more maintenance is a good way to save fleets money.
