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Report: Fleet Operating Costs hit Nearly $72 an Hour in 2018

Operating costs were up across the board in 2018, as fuel costs rose and fleets increased driver wages and benefits to take advantage of what was a banner year for trucking.

Cut Hidden Costs: Four Ways to Improve Your Fleet’s Bottom Line

Fleet managers often focus on controlling the biggest fixed operating costs for the acquisition of trucks and fuel. However, it’s the hidden costs that keep fleet managers from achieving their organization’s goals for efficiency and profitability. Renewable diesel is one option to help cut costs.

How to Manage Tires for Optimal Minutes and Miles

Truck tires lead multiple lives. Here’s how to make sure you get the most out of them, no matter which stage of life they’re in.

Is Your Fleet Ready for a Recession?

Nobody wants a recession. That said, the time to prepare your business for the possibility of a recession is now.

Match Dual Tires for Optimal Miles

Mismatched duals on drive axles and trailers can chew up tires and a fleet’s bottom line. Luckily, the fix is fairly simple.

NACV to Host American Transportation Research Institute Session

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show is partnering with the American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, to host an Operational Costs of Trucking session.

2019 Fact Book: Trucking Industry Stats

HDT’s fifth annual Fact Book is a fascinating overview of our industry by the numbers. The first section deals with statistics about the industry itself including costs, revenues and the volume of available work.

New Report Encourages Cities to Consider Congestion Pricing

This road-user charge system uses a flat or variable rate fee to charge vehicles that drive in a specified area or zone within a city.

Fleets Sought to Participate in ATRI Costs of Trucking Survey

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking for motor carriers to participate in ATRI’s annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report.

Choose the Right Brake Linings for Your Truck Fleet

There’s much to consider when buying friction material, so get all the data you can from a trusted supplier and be wary of the cheapest product on the market.