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Maintenance•by Staff•March 8, 2022

More Miles Means More Maintenance Costs for North American Fleets

The need to keep older trucks on the road is driving up maintenance costs, according to a study by the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•March 8, 2022

Doleco’s Self-Leveling Decking Beam Doubles Worker Efficiency

Carriers that use decking beams to extend trailer capacity know they are effective, but they can be awkward and time-consuming to manage. Doleco has a solution.

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Fleet Management•by Jack Roberts•March 8, 2022

ATA’s Spear Cites Legislative Wins, Warns of Historic Headwinds

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear took several policy victory laps at the 2022 TMC Annual Meeting but warned that trucking faces “extraordinary” times ahead.

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Equipment•by Deborah Lockridge•March 7, 2022

EPA Proposed Emissions Rules Would Cut NOx 60%

EPA's proposal would reduce heavy-duty engine emissions during a broader range of operating conditions that span nearly all in-use operations, such as low-load and idling.

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Maintenance•by Staff•March 7, 2022

Mitchell 1 Debuts Shop Tools for ADAS and Electric Trucks

Mitchell 1 showcased what it termed “next-generation” electrical diagnostics software and time management tools for truck servicing that “enable technicians to work smarter and more efficiently” on March 6 at the TMC annual meeting in Orlando.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•March 6, 2022

Electric Terminal Tractors: Stepping-Stone to a New Era?

Why electric terminal tractors may be the perfect way for fleets to test and become familiar with battery-electric technology in commercial vehicles.

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Drivers•by Staff•March 6, 2022

Truck Driver Who Braved Flames Named Highway Hero

A truck driver who saved the lives of motorists trapped in a burning vehicle was named the 2020-2021 Goodyear Highway Hero.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 6, 2022

SAF-Holland Working on Trailer e-Axles for North America

SAF-Holland is in the market and product development phases of its trailer electric axles for North American applications, especially for fleets with fully electric reefer units.

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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•March 6, 2022

Phillips Connect Focuses on Smart Trailers

Phillips Connect made several announcements to help fleets and drivers benefit from smarter trailers, including new smart nosebox gateways, backup cameras, and a partnership with Utility to launch the Utility Connect trailer telematics system.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 6, 2022

East Rolls Out Horizon Round-Bottom Trailer

East said its new Horizon trailer was designed with the needs of aggregate, sand, and gravel haulers, as well as haulers of agriculture loads, in mind.

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