December 2018

How to Get the Most From Your ELDs

While some fleets may view electronic logging devices only as a regulatory requirement, the data they collect can be integrated with mobile communication and back-office systems to improve efficiency, long-range planning and safety.

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As 2018 draws to a close, we checked in with aftermarket experts to get their thoughts on the...

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Commentary: 3 Predictions for the Truck Aftermarket in 2019

Kenworth’s T880 set-forward-axle version is usually seen with a dump or ready-mix body, but this...

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Test Drive: One of a Kind Kenworth T880S

Installing either TPMS or ATIS can prevent catastrophic tire damage and reduce maintenance. And...

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TPMS or ATIS… or Both?

A new engine fan helped one Texas refuse fleet cut maintenance costs while boosting safety.

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Engine Fan Helps Texas Fleet Cut Costs

Battery and electric motor technology are advancing more quickly than most of us think .

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Commentary: Electric Truck Progress is Real

If you can’t guarantee you’ll haul only light loads with minimal forklift exposure, better spec...

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Spec'ing Trailer Floors: From the Bottom Up

Enhancements made to the Freightliner Cascadia include making the Detroit Assurance 4.0...

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2018 Class 8 Truck Update

There may not be any workforce that deals with more stress on an ongoing basis than...

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Commentary: Reducing Driver Stress Can Pay Huge Dividends

Most fleets’ trailer lighting problems are related to failures or damage to the lighting and...

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Why Your Electrical Maintenance Program is More Important Than Ever

When we’re talking about autonomous vehicles, the ethics questions are many.

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Commentary: The Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles

Michael Lasko, Boyle Transportation’s manager of safety and quality won the 2018 Safety and...

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Taking the Individualized Approach to Safety