May 2018

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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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In This Issue

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Analysis: Rising Interest Rates Got You Down?

It’s not like we didn’t know that truck parking was going to be a problem with mandatory...

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Commentary: The Price of a Night's Rest

It costs a dollar a minute to keep a truck in the shop. You’re money ahead to spec premium and...

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Avoid Headaches by Spec'ing the Right Truck

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Commentary: Are We Moving Too Fast on Autonomous Vehicles?

Fox Valley Technical College has found that technician students respond to a mix of classroom,...

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How Trucking is Addressing the Diesel Technician Shortage

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Commentary: Basic Rules Can Ensure Repair Costs Are Contained

The LR cab features large front windscreen glass areas and channeling overhead to divert rain...

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Driving Mack’s Low-Ride Refuse Hauler

The EPA’s MPGe rating is designed to help compare electric vehicle performance with gasoline and...

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Commentary: How Fuel-Efficient is That Electric Truck?

Multi-temp trailers like this Utility 3000R are especially affected by trends such as more fresh...

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5 Trends Affecting Reefers

Bringing in an outside expert can help you quickly get a handle on daily tire issues such as...

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Help for Tire Management Headaches

Corliss Resources’ new seven-axle 12-cubic-yard mixers boost productivity, while automatic...

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Better Trucks Make for Happier Drivers

Galvanizing is a cost-effective hedge against corrosion, but the upcharge might not pencil out...

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Spec’ing a Low-Maintenance Trailer

Fox Valley Technical College is on the front lines of the battle for the next generation of...

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Using Augmented Reality in Technician Training

With the high costs of maintaining a heavy duty truck it may be more economical to get rid of...

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Can Shorter Truck Lifecycles Save Fleets Money?