October 2018

The Next Generation: 2018 HDT Emerging Leaders

Our third annual Emerging Leaders honors top trucking achievers under age 40 — and presents their thoughts on working with technology and, above all, with people.

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In This Issue

In order to control traffic flow, paint work areas gray, walkways yellow with a red strip, and...

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Pay Attention to Your Shop Layout

Heavy truck wheel.

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The Foundational Future of Air Brakes

Due to the transfer of weight forward during a hard brake event, the trailer axle unloads by several thousand pounds. The drive axles behave similarly but by about half the rate of the trailer....

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Putting Modern Truck Brakes to the Test

Autonomous trucks could potentially change the entire industry and it may affect trucking jobs...

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Commentary: Are Autonomous Trucks Job Killers?

One of the best ways Heavy Duty Trucking magazine can make sure we bring you the information you...

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Commentary: 3 Ways HDT is Investing in Your Success

Trucking companies care about driver turnover rates and safety, but most have yet to make the...

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Commentary: Why You Should Care About Driver Wellness

Hyliion’s hybrid-electric system makes the truck feel like you have only half a load in the box.

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Driving Hyliion’s 6X4HE Hybrid Electric System

While lighting, technology, the right tools and easy access to parts are all important, the...

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The Best Shop Investments a Fleet Can Make

It’s great to have the loading capacity of a spread-axle trailer, but tires will pay the toll,...

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The Right Tires for Spread- and Multi-Axle Trailers

A smart trailer delivers more information than just location.

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Do You Need Smart Trailers?

A decent place to work, modern technology tools, and a path for professional growth are three...

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Commentary: A Three-Pronged Approach to Technician Retention