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Getting truck specifications correct is a constantly evolving process and never-ending balancing act, according to TMC experts.
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American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear praised trucking’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and the pending infrastructure bill at the TMC Fall Meeting.
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Shell’s Starship 2.0, a Class 8 demonstration truck built with energy-efficient technologies for high fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, exceeded the results of its predecessor in its second cross-country run.
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Automakers' challenges getting semiconductor chips and other supply-chain issues has a ripple effect for trucking beyond fleets that specifically serve the industry.
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Phase 2 of the EPA and NHTSA Greenhouse Gas Emissions regulations will change the way fleets spec heavy trucks. The rule calls for a reduction in carbon emissions, or a boost to fuel economy, of 25% by 2027. Dr. Mihai Dorobantu, the Eaton Vehicle Group’s director of Technology Planning and Government Affairs, joins us to explain some of the advanced technologies we’ll need to meet the requirements, and how they work.
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The U.S. economy is expected to grow 7.7% this year, largely on the strength of higher vaccinations rates and the country’s slow but steady return to normal life.
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Dialing in some basic fuel-economy parameters to your truck's engine settings can easily save 5% in fuel. Dig a little deeper into the ECM and even more savings are possible.
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What does new COVID-19 masking guidance for fully vaccinated Americans mean for the economy and truck freight, as spending on services that involve being around other people continues to improve?
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While some have predicted a cliff-event drop in spot rates like in 2018, there is evidence that we may instead see more of a contract rate extended plateau, similar to what we saw in 2011-2012, Jeff Kauffman suggests.
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The 2021 Paccar MX-11 and Paccar MX-13 engines for Kenworth’s Class 8 truck lineup feature re-designed internal components to enhance fuel economy.
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