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NewsDecember 31, 2019

HDT's Top 10 Articles of 2019

The subjects of our Top 10 Articles for the year range from the whys and wherefores of complying with new safety regulations, especially the ELD mandate, to what strategies to deploy to curb the driver shortage. Other standout topics include the impact of liberalized marijuana laws on trucking and a look at why there have been so many high-profile fleet closures.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 18, 2019

TuSimple Study Finds 10% Fuel Savings for Autonomous Trucks

Autonomous truck developer TuSimple said the results of a recent fuel economy study proved that trucks under autonomous control get up to 10% better fuel economy than similarly equipped trucks operating with human drivers.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 10, 2019

Volvo Fielding Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Trucks Overseas

Sweden’s Volvo Group has developed electric concept trucks for construction and regional-distribution applications in Europe.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 5, 2019

California Won't Enforce Trailer GHG Rules for at Least Two Years

The California Air Resources Board is suspending enforcement of its greenhouse-gas emission standards for trailer for at least two years.

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ProductsDecember 5, 2019

Yokohama Ultra-Wide-Base Tire Designed for High-Scrub Operations

The Yokohama 114R UWB tire is designed to meet the demands of high-scrub operations, the company said, while delivering improved fuel efficiency.

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SponsoredNovember 20, 2019

Webinar: Does FA-4 Oil Really Protect Your Heavy Duty Engine?

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar Dec. 10 to explain the key difference between FA-4 and CK-4 engine oil. 

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Guest Voices November 12, 2019

Why Americans Won't See LCV Expansion Anytime Soon [Opinion]

There won’t be any nationwide thaw in the 1991 ISTEA freeze on long combination vehicles anytime soon, not in my lifetime anyway, nor probably in my children’s lifetime, says Charlie Willmott in this week's guest voices blog. He would put money on it.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 11, 2019

How Tires and Wheels Can Help Save Fuel

From the axle spindle to the tread rubber, the rotating mass at the end of your axles have an impact on fuel economy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Launches Nationwide Tech Tour

A Jacobs Vehicle Systems truck, loaded with technological enhancements to promote better fuel consumption, reduce harmful emissions and improve engine braking capabilities, is now touring North America.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 8, 2019

How One Fleet Discovered Holes in Its Fuel-Economy Strategy

Hirschbach Motor Lines wasn't getting the expected fuel economy returns from its aerodynamic devices until the fleet sought the help of Mesilla Valley Transportation to conduct proper testing.

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