Liftgates for the Final Mile
Downsizing the truck for last-mile delivery doesn’t mean compromising on the liftgate. Carrying capacity, durability, and driver safety all still matter when spec'ing final-mile bodies and trailers.
January 22, 2021
Downsizing the truck for last-mile delivery doesn’t mean compromising on the liftgate. Carrying capacity, durability, and driver safety all still matter when spec'ing final-mile bodies and trailers.
January 22, 2021
Diesel particulate filter maintenance takes more than waiting for the yellow light to come on and performing a forced regeneration.
January 21, 2021
What did trucking fleets learn from the COVID-19 pandemic that you can apply to managing the next crisis?
January 20, 2021
The Bobit fleet team got a chance to climb through a test version of the all-electric pickup at Lordstown Motors’ new facility in Irvine, Calif.
January 19, 2021
General Motors makes a move that is at once politically calculated and technologically informed.
January 19, 2021
As we transition to a new presidential administration, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge muses on the back-and-forth of regulatory priorities.
January 18, 2021
For vehicles being put back into service after a prolonged period — particularly in wintertime — fleets should follow these best practices when replacing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and engine oil to avoid mechanical issues and keep vehicles running smoothly.
January 14, 2021
Winter operations brings trucking additional risks, with snow, black ice and other dangers. Driver training can help reduce the chances of injuries from crashes or from slips and falls.
January 13, 2021
From picking up trailer loads of vaccine at Pfizer and Moderna facilities to last-mile delivery, the logistics of transporting and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
January 11, 2021
How did publicly traded trucking fleets perform financially as the roller-coaster year of 2020 headed back uphill in the third quarter?
January 8, 2021
Leasing an electric truck or van is an entirely different experience from a traditional vehicle lease can have some major benefits.
January 5, 2021
In the growing world of last-mile delivery, everything from restaurants to event venues and even theme parks depends on SMS to deliver food on time and at the right temperature.
January 5, 2021
Our test of the new F-150 PowerBoost netted an extraordinary 19.2 average mpg with a 1,732-lb. payload and 25.1 mpg without. Adding PowerBoost’s 12,700 lbs. of max towing, is it blasphemy to finally turn our backs on diesel for true work applications?
January 4, 2021
Adam Lang, chief risk officer for Halvor Lines, started his career in human resources. What does that mean for the 2020 HDT Safety & Compliance award winner's role in heading up safety?
January 4, 2021
Business intelligence analysis provider Utilimarc is setting up the process to field detailed information on running electric vehicles in large fleets.
January 4, 2021