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There is no single lift-axle configuration that works everywhere, because of the wide variety of state and local regulations applicable to axle weights and spreads.There are many things to consider when adding liftable or steerable axles to a truck to increase payload capacity.
July 19, 2019
Equipment Editor Jim Park gets an extended test drive of Peterbilt's UltraLoft integrated sleeper and Model 579's latest fuel-saving specs.
July 18, 2019
The power of software and technology has the potential to make the whole freight and logistics value chain much more efficient and effective.
July 17, 2019
Fleet owners and owner-operators are often justifiably wary when hearing about the next ‘Big Thing’ coming to trucking. But while driverless trucks remain a long ways off, artificial intelligence could have a place in your business in the next few years.
July 17, 2019
Sometimes the toughest part of a telematics implementation is convincing company leadership that it’s the best option for the business. Focusing on the solution’s ROI will go a long way to convincing even the most skeptical business leader.
July 17, 2019
There have been a lot of announcements recently about all-makes product lines — and more specifically, the inclusion of remanufactured parts in those programs. So, how do remanufactured parts fit into an all-makes strategy?
July 16, 2019
While the Indy race car drivers get the glory, they'd be high and dry without the team of drivers that get the race cars to the event.
July 16, 2019
Fleets that bundle their ELD solutions with telematics not only will stay in compliance, but also will get the benefits of better visibility into every aspect of their trucks’ operations, improving the bottom line.
July 16, 2019
Technology is allowing the small carriers that make up the vast majority of the trucking industry to become a more integral part of the supply chain.
July 15, 2019
You don’t have to have big-fleet money, manpower and machines to obtain useful tire test results. Time, patience, and discipline can give even small fleets excellent tire performance data.
July 12, 2019
Expect higher prices and tighter supplies. Imports of radial truck tires from China into the U.S. have dropped 25% in the first three months of 2019, from more than 1.8 million to just shy of 1.4 million, compared to the same period a year ago.
July 12, 2019
Driving a truck can be a lonely, stressful job. But no driver has to be completely isolated in the age of social media. Facebook, in particular, can be a powerful tool in making drivers feel like they’re part of a team and connected to family and friends even on the road.
July 12, 2019
Time is money, and having trucks on the job working is how fleets like Silver Trucking survive.
July 11, 2019
Whether tendered by brokers or 3PLs, there are millions upon millions worth of freight to be hauled by motor carriers up to the task.
July 10, 2019
Logistics and supply chains used to be the worries of shippers and third-party logistics companies. Today, supply chain and logistics trends affect the trucking industry in many ways and even small carriers need to stay on top of it.
July 10, 2019