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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsApril 12, 2019

Sweden to Test Electric Roadway

A joint government-private sector venture in Sweden is developing a road network capable of charging electric vehicles – including trucks and buses – while they drive.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffApril 10, 2019

New Monthly ACT Report Offers Outlook on Future of Freight

ACT Research will now publish a monthly report that will focus on the future of the U.S. trucking industry. The report, ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook, will cover the truckload, intermodal, LTL and last mile sectors.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 10, 2019

Fontaine Offers Lowbed Trailer in a Lighter Package

Fontaine Heavy-Haul has introduced a new lowbed trailer that carries heavy loads in a lighter package – the Fontaine Magnitude 55L.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 9, 2019

KeepTruckin Adding Load Board, Facilities Insights

You may know KeepTruckin as an electronic logging device provider. But it has been broadening its focus to provide fleet management and safety tools, and now the company says it’s going to start offering load-matching services, as well as insight into detention time and other conditions at facilities where drivers load and unload.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 9, 2019

Meritor, Transpower Complete Electric Vehicle Demonstration Projects

Two electric vehicle demonstration projects were recently completed by TransPower, developing Class 8 trucks and yard tractors for real-world use through grant funding. Meritor is an investor in TransPower.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 8, 2019

Honeywell Debuts Robotic Unloader for Trucks and Trailers

Tech giant Honeywell announced a new automated robotic solution for unloading truck trailers and shipping containers at distribution centers.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkApril 8, 2019

Eaton Looks to Advanced Engine Technology to Combat Emissions

Advanced, non-traditional technologies can make diesel engines a lot more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, according to Eaton.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsApril 8, 2019

How to Test Truck Tires in Your Fleet

Tires can be an endless headache for truck fleet managers trying to determine which brands and types perform best in their applications. What's the best way to conduct a tire test to see how a prospective tire stacks up when compared to other makes and models?

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsApril 5, 2019

Experts: Future Truck R&D Focused on Efficiencies

What will the 21st Century Truck look like? Safe, productive, and efficient, according to a panel of experts speaking during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.

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Safety & Complianceby HDT StaffApril 5, 2019

Grant to Help with Truck Parking along I-10 in Southwest

Four Southwestern states have received a federal grant to fund the development of a program alerting commercial truck drivers to available public parking at Interstate 10 rest areas.

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