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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2019

HDT's Top 19 Trucking News Stories of 2019

After scouring through our website analytics of news items of the past 12 months, HDT came up with the top 19 stories of 2019, giving you a look back on some of the important moments from this past year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Hyundai Completes its First Successful Truck Platooning Trial

Hyundai Motor Company successfully conducted its first platooning test involving two commercial trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway in South Korea, while replicating real-world conditions.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 29, 2019

Hyundai TransLead Shows Nitrogen-Powered Reefer Concept

A new, refrigeration unit for food transport by Hyundai has zero emissions, and uses ultra-cold nitrogen gas to hold interior trailer temperatures at precise levels during transport.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

Hyundai Considers Hydrogen Tractor for North America

Hyundai offered a sneak-peek at a futuristic, hydrogen-powered Class 8 tractor at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show and confirmed it is considering entering the North American Class 8 market with the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2019

Cummins, Hyundai Team up to Commercialize Electric, Fuel-Cell Powertrains

Cummins and Hyundai are teaming up to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains, starting with the North American commercial vehicle market.

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Articlesby David CullenJuly 6, 2018

HDT's 2018 Trailer Update

There is no dearth of trailer makers in North America. Some trailer makers succeed with volume-driven pricing, others turn out specialized and customized models. Either way making trailers is about knowing what your customers want. Here is our annual update of product developments from major trailer makers.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsDecember 8, 2017

Is Mexico the Steppingstone to U.S. for Truck OEMs?

Can the presence of German, Chinese, and South Korean OEMs in Mexico tell us anything about the near future of the U.S. truck market? Jack Roberts has more in his Truck Tech blog.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2014

As China’s Economy Slows, So Do Fleet Upgrades

A slowdown in China’s economy is likely to delay upgrades to Chinese trucking fleets according to a new report by Truck Industry Research and JSC Automotive.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJuly 8, 2014

Curved Upper Edge on Trailers Avoids Tree-Branch Damage

Tree branches batter top nose rails and corner caps of trailers because they snag on the sharp channels. Tom Berg talks to one fleet manager who found curved surfaces up there let the branches slide past harmlessly.

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Articlesby Kate HarlowOctober 14, 2013

Tips for Maintaining Trailer Floors

When it comes to maintaining your dry van hardwood or composite trailer floor, fleet maintenance managers should follow the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared.

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