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Why Electric Trucks? Why Now?
Electric trucks are coming, and proponents say they’ll earn their keep right out of the box.
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Commentary: For the Love of Truck Drivers
Two very different fleets. Two passionate leaders. One important thing in common: A love of drivers that comes from the very top. That’s what Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge found after recent conversations with Joyce Brenny and Cari Baylor.
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Different Ways to Color Diesel Green
Clean fuels, by one or another name, are not quite the same. But with so many different clean diesels on the market, it can be difficult to distinguish the difference.
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Commentary: Always Keep an Eye Out for Change
You might want to consider having someone put “fresh eyes” on your processes and procedures.
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Natural Gas Is Still the King of Alternative Fuels
Fueling trucks with natural gas remains the best option for many fleets that must by law or by choice be greener than they can be on diesel.
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Commentary: Is Hydrogen Fuel the Future?
With Nikola trucks launching in 2020 and in full production by 2021 and hydrogen fuel stations popping up across the country, hydrogen may become a serious factor for trucking sooner than we think.
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Propane's Benefits Go Beyond Going Green
Autogas has been on trucking’s radar since long before alternative fuels were required, thanks to its various built-in advantages.
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How Data Is Changing Predictive Maintenance
The term predictive maintenance has been around for decades. Today, it’s mostly data-driven compared with yesterday’s more seat-of-the-pants approach.
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5 Key Questions When Spec'ing Transmissions
If you’ve been spec’ing the same manual transmission for a while now, it’s time to take a look at new options. Here are the five key questions to consider when spec'ing your next transmission.
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Is Displacement on Demand Coming to Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines?
Displacement on demand, also known as cylinder deactivation technology, is likely to be a critical component for meeting the EPA’s next round of stringent emissions regulations for trucking manufacturers.
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How to Inspect Truck Air Brakes
Brake violations remain a common source of roadside citations and even crashes. Here’s a refresher course on the right way to make sure truck air brakes are up to par.
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A Wrong and Right Way to Mount Truck Tires
It’s easy to mount a truck tire on a rim and torque down on the fasteners, but not everyone takes the time to do it right, and that can affect tire life and safety.
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Q&A: What Uber Freight Can Do for Small Fleets and Shippers
Since launching Uber Freight, Uber has seen controversies and lawsuits, increasing competition, and shut down its automated trucking division. We spoke with Eric Berdinis, senior product manager for Uber Freight, about the company’s progress.
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Trailer Suspensions: Getting What You Pay For
For some fleets, the upfront price of trailer suspensions is the most important spec, but for fleets looking longer term, it’s worth looking into the latest tech.
