April 2019

Mobile Platforms: Sharing Data between Truck Cab and Back Office

Mobile communications systems have been used by fleets for many years, and all those systems provide a gateway from the vehicle to the back office.

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Nothing’s as obvious as it could be in those buggy-wheel and earliest mechanical years, but the...

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Commentary: Truck Diagnostics Then and Now

As 3G mobile networks are being replaced by newer standards, should fleets with connected...

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Should Fleets Worry About the 3G Phaseout?

There are no prescribed wet traction standards for commercial vehicle tires, but tire makers are...

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The Challenge of Balancing Tire Traction with Fuel Efficiency

Thanks to the elegance of their design, once VRMS code data is fed into a maintenance software...

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Cracking the VMRS Code

Getting regular quality sleep is one of the biggest challenges long-haul drivers face.

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5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Sleep Better

Safety vests containing pockets mean drivers aren’t trying to climb with something in their...

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6 Tips to End Trucking Workplace Injuries

While the results from crash investigations are still pending, two recent crashes of the Boeing...

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Commentary: When Humans and Safety Technology Collide

Edge markings on brake lining material are not indicators of lining quality or performance. The markings indicate who made it, what it’s made of, and its coefficient of friction. - Photo: ABEX

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Choose the Right Brake Linings for Your Truck Fleet

Medium-duty trucks are going to change in model-year 2021. GHG Phase 2 emissions rules will require better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. - Photos: Jim Park

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Medium-Duty Truck Emissions in 2021 and Beyond

To comply with the new sanitary food transportation rule, reefer fleets must adhere to best...

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How to Deal With FDA's Food Hauling Rules