
Season three of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast is now available, featuring topics such as fuel economy technologies, improving driver retention, and conversations with HDT's 2020 Truck Fleet Innovators.
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Jim Park speaks with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency to discuss how truck and engine makers will meet the 2024 and 2027 GHG reduction targets. Robb Janak of Jacobs Engine Brakes and Joel Morrow, moderator of the 9+ MPG Facebook page share their thoughts on engine cylinder deactivation and advanced engine down speeding.
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Truck fleets seem cautiously optimistic about freight and business levels in the coming months as the economy continues to work to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns, according to an HDT survey – and they see some positive long-term takeaways from the pandemic.
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Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ cylinder deactivation technology (CDA) combined next-generation diesel engines has delivered performance-enhancing benefits according to recent independent validation tests.
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Pandemic lockdowns are easing and freight levels are increasing, but the COVID-19 virus is still out there, and it may take a while for the economy to recover. What does the future hold for our country’s economy and the trucking industry?
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Fuel economy may not be top-of-mind for some regional fleets because of the higher priorities placed on servicing the application. However, technologies exist that can improve fuel efficiency in almost every instance.
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DIY fuel economy testing may not provide reliable data, or gains for certain products may be too small to see.
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Tire makers say advancements in tire design and construction will produce safer and longer-lasting tires for the second round of greenhouse gas reduction rules.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a temporary waiver letting employers skip pre-employment drug testing for certain drivers as the economy works to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns.
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Look at fuel economy with an eye to the future. Many factors go into the decision to invest in a technology that will save fuel.
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