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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2018

PAM Transport Specs 550 Trucks with FlowBelow AeroKits

After internal testing, PAM Transportation Services has decided to equip 550 new Peterbilt 579s with factory-installed FlowBelow AeroKits.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 14, 2018

Spec’ing a Low-Maintenance Trailer

Knowing when and where to save money when spec'ing a trailer can prevent headaches in the long run.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

Volvo Trucks Rolls out Online Spec’ing Tool

Volvo Trucks has released a new online configurator tool for building and customizing new Volvo VNR and VNL models.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 7, 2018

Avoid Maintenance Headaches by Spec'ing the Right Truck

With maintenance and repair costs running at a dollar a minute and half that again for parts, does it make any sense to scrimp on your truck spec?

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ArticlesFebruary 26, 2018

Are Your Trucks Ready for Last-Mile Logistics?

A liftgate is key for deliveries. Consider construction, power supply, and safety when readying a fleet for the last mile.

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ArticlesFebruary 13, 2018

4 Keys to Spec'ing the Right Liftgate for your Truck or Trailer

While the right liftgate can reduce operator fatigue and injuries, shorten delivery times and improve productivity, the wrong liftgate can open the door to a host of new problems.

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Articlesby Evan LockridgeSeptember 13, 2017

Fleets Talk ELDs, Specs, Self-Driving Trucks on FTR Equipment Panel

How fleets think about equipment, electronic logging devices and even the future of autonomous vehicles were in the spotlight Wednesday afternoon at the annual FTR Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, as three trucking fleet people spoke on a panel about the challenges they face in today’s uncertain trucking environment.

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Articlesby Tom BergMay 25, 2017

What to Consider When Spec'ing a Drop Deck Trailer

Special cargos require specialized trailers, and one is the drop deck, whether made of steel, aluminum, or a combination of the two.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 28, 2017

To Outset, or Not to Outset

Fleets spec’ing wide single tires need to decide upfront whether to trade the vehicle as is or to spec axles and wheels for a later conversion to duals.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 27, 2017

Trends in Trailer Suspensions

While suspension producers are constantly upgrading and improving their products and adding new models, overall trends in suspension uptake by fleets remain fairly constant.

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