How trucking can combat human trafficking
In a recent survey conducted by Truckers Against Trafficking, the No. 1 way drivers were solicited for sex was by a knock at the door of their cab. Find out…
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Extending the life of diesel engines
With emerging technologies that are making diesel more efficient while reducing emissions, it will be quite some time before it goes the way of the dinosaurs and becomes extinct. With…
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Preparing for dual SCR
Upkeep of today’s single-injector NOx-cutting systems focuses a lot on the diesel particulate filter and other components less so. But upcoming EPA rules will determine what comes next—and that’s where…
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Thermo King to decarbonize refrigerated fleets by almost 50%
By changing over from R-404A refrigerant to the more eco-friendly R-452A in its trucks and trailers, Thermo King estimates an annual reduction of about 650,000 metric tons of CO2e. Thermo…
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Private fleets value customer service, stability during unstable times
After weathering the uncertainty around the pandemic, the corporations running private trucking fleets have set themselves up with more safety technology, loyal drivers, and more control of their services, according…
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Premium diesel benefits your fleet over time
The fuel you choose to put into your engine directly impacts how smoothly it runs and how frequently you need to invest in new equipment. As a fleet owner, improving…
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Online training and developing driver trust
Some fleets might think online training allows drivers to skip courses or have someone else take them instead. But fleets that trust drivers to operate expensive trucks hauling expensive cargo,…
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Women are driving trucks in greater numbers—but we can recruit even more
Fleets need to go well beyond just making sure their recruiting materials are welcoming to women. Companies need to understand safety, the realities of women’s lives, and to embrace the…
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Back to trucking basics
The National Highway Safety Administration identified speeding and failure to use a seatbelt as the top risky behaviors among both commercial and passenger drivers. It may be time for fleet…
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Dickinson Fleet Services talks 2022 fleet maintenance trends
Mike Dickinson, executive officer of DFS, discusses how to handle aging trucks, predictive maintenance, hard-to-find parts, and the technician shortage in the coming year. Just like last year and every…
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