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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 26, 2014

HDT Truck Fleet Innovators Talk Specs, Engines at Mid-America Fleet Forum

MATS, LOUISVILLE, KY -- A panel discussion of innovative fleet leaders Wednesday illustrated why one size does not fit all is not an approach that works well in the trucking industry.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 12, 2014

HDT's 2014 Truck Fleet Innovators: Transforming Trucking

Each year, Heavy Duty Trucking honors a handful of the country’s most forward-thinking fleet executives with the title of HDT Truck Fleet Innovator. Read how this year's winners are using the power of collaboration to spec the best trucks and operate more efficiently — and profitably.

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ArticlesSeptember 25, 2013

Don’t Let These Three Common Mistakes Kill Your Next Work Truck Spec

At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs. Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the best overall return for dollar spent.

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ArticlesAugust 14, 2013

Achieve Maximum Productivity by Spec’ing the Right Truck

When looking to maximize the productivity of their fleets, executives should take advantage of the variety of resources available to them, both before and during the truck specification process. Industry experts can help them weigh and evaluate the hundreds of decisions awaiting them.

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Articlesby Tom BergMay 7, 2013

Is a Fuel- and Weight-Saving 6x2 for You?

It’s still an oddball spec in road tractors and you’re not likely to consider it, but the 6x2 – a single drive axle with two powered wheels among six total wheel positions – will someday become more common as truck operators look for ways to save fuel and cut tare weight, suppliers think. Today, progressive fleets are testing or embracing it, and it might even be a good choice for some owner-operators.

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ProductsApril 8, 2013

Hendrickson's Vocational Truck Suspension Selector

Hendrickson's new online Vocational Truck Suspension Selector Tool lets you get Hendrickson’s rear suspension recommendations for vocational and severe-service applications.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 16, 2012

Truck Fleet Innovator Phil Braker Helps 'Set New Ideas in Motion' at Nussbaum

Nussbaum Transportation's very company motto signals its approach to innovation: "Setting new ideas in motion."

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On the RoadJuly 3, 2011

Saskatchewan to try out triple LCVs

As the debate over longer and heavier trucks simmers in this country, to our north, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan is about to begin a pilot project that will see triple 53-foot trailers in turnpike configuration operated on limited routes

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Articlesby Tom BergApril 20, 2010

Lift Axle Considerations

State laws are the biggest factor governing use or non-use of auxiliary lift axles on trucks and trailers.

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ArticlesMarch 9, 2010

Vertical Integration: Friend or Foe?

There is a creeping vertical integration in North American truck manufacturing. Why is it happening and how does it affect trucking fleets?

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