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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 3, 2019

Waiting to Jump on the FA-4 Oil Wagon

FA-4 motor oils may be the best thing ever to happen to diesel engines, but not all fleets are yet reaping the benefits.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

Winter Brings More Roadside Failures, Study Finds

A new report from the TMC/FleetNet America Vertical Benchmarking Program showed roadside failures rose 22% in first quarter of 2019 compared with the fourth quarter of 2018.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 7, 2019

The Slow Switch to FA-4 Engine Oils

Even with potential fuel economy gains, fleets have been slow to adopt the new FA-4 engine oils. Experts from ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council explore some of the reasons why fleets seem to be waiting.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 6, 2019

What 48-Volt Electrical Systems Could Mean for Trucking

Trucking maintenance experts examine the challenges and advantages of converting truck electrical systems to 48 volts from the current 12-volt standard.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 18, 2019

Cracking the VMRS Code

How a set of codes developed nearly 50 years ago will change the way you spec and maintain trucks.

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Newsby 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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Newsby 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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Newsby 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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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

Strick Trailers Unveils Fiberglass Reinforced Composite Dry Van Trailer

Strick Trailers has released a fiberglass reinforced composite dry van trailer, offering a combination of light weight, durability, longevity and low-cost maintenance.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 26, 2019

HDT Presents the 2019 Top 20 Products Awards [Photos]

Each year, HDT's editors, with input from a team of fleet executives, choose the most significant products announced in the past year, based on innovation, how well they address industry issues and trends, and the potential to help fleets' bottom lines.

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