Results from an unannounced brake inspection blitz by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance show an improvement over 2019, but reinforce the need for ongoing brake inspections and improved brake maintenance.
July 19, 2021
Aerodynamic improvements can do double duty to reduce splash and spray from trucks.
July 7, 2021
Cylinder deactivation can reduce NOx emissions through hotter exhaust temperatures and allow more efficient engine operation on fewer cylinders under low-load conditions.
June 17, 2021
Dialing in some basic fuel-economy parameters to your engine settings can easily save 5% in fuel. Dig a little deeper into the ECM and even more savings are possible.
June 14, 2021
In an interview with HDT, Volvo Group's CTO Lars Stenqvist explains his company's strategy for integrating hydrogen into a decarbonized supply chain.
May 14, 2021
Dry van trailer cargo decking systems can turn a trailer full of air into a bucket full of cash.
May 13, 2021
SAF-Holland's CBXA AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension series is designed for the demands of on and on/off-highway tanker, bulk hauler, platform and specialty trailer applications.
April 28, 2021
Analyzing samples of used oil not only reveals the health of your engine, but also can prove whether the oil in the crankcase is holding up well enough to leave in there a bit longer.
April 22, 2021
Fleets struggling with a scarcity of parts needed for routine maintenance and repairs are also having to wait on new truck deliveries while partially completed trucks jam OEM parking lots.
April 21, 2021
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Roadcheck inspection blitz is a great reason to get up close and personal with your lighting system.
April 15, 2021
Testing of Tula's sophisticated cylinder deactivation control technology on a Cummins engine showed a 74% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. We talked to Tula's senior engineer about how it works.
April 14, 2021
Thirteen fleets operating medium and heavy duty trucks will participate in North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI's Run on Less – Electric technology demonstration in September.
March 31, 2021
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Waymo offers a virtual ride-along in the cab of one of its autonomous fleet trucks. A 15-minute loop around the south side of Phoenix reveals how the AI recognizes and responds to traffic.
March 25, 2021
There is a huge amount of activity in the tech sector surrounding the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles. Are they ready for the road?
March 19, 2021
Autonomous trucks learn and think and adapt to situations just like human drivers, but they do it faster, and they never tire or become distracted. At least that’s the promise. Learn more about the technology behind autonomous trucks.
March 19, 2021
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