How to Prevent Wheel-End Fires
Getty Images Wheel-end fires often make the news, with dramatic clouds of thick black smoke. Millions of dollars’ worth of equipment and cargo goes up in smoke every year because…
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4 Ways to Prevent Truck Wheel-Offs
Photo: Jim Park Bearing failures are less common than fastener-related separations, 26% compared to 65%, say several investigative reports on wheel separations. The causes of wheel separation are well known.…
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How Technology Can Improve Last-Mile Efficiency in Construction Fleets
Photo: TRUX Every load delivered on TRUX is trackable by both the originator and consumer of the material. When it comes to technology, transparency not only leads to efficiency, but…
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Looking Beyond Tailpipe Emissions – How Clean is Your Fuel?
Photo: PERC when renewable propane is considered, propane-powered MD-HD vehicles currently provide a lower carbon footprint solution in every U.S. state except Vermont where electricity is generated by, and imported…
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9 Tips to Reduce Maintenance Costs Outside the Work Truck Shop
Photo: Gettyimages.com/alengo Maintenance costs are impacted by so much more than those found in the shop. It’s easy to focus on the maintenance shop when looking to reduce maintenance-related expenses.…
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Investing in Safety & Productivity Through Technology
Photo: Casey’s General Store When spec’ing trucks, safety comes first and foremost. Fewer accidents mean lessdowntime, which means more customers can be served efficiently. ared Hanis, director of Fleet &…
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3 Keys to Upfit & Equipment Lifecycle Management
Photo: Thermo King Even though a fleet upfitting a vehicle may only keep it while it’s in optimal condition, finding a solution that will last for the entirety of a…
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Building an Autonomous Truck Driver
Photo: Jack Roberts Daimler Trucks North America, which is working with autonomous-tech companies such as Torc Robotics and Waymo, recently showed off its second-generation autonomous Freightliner Cascadia. Note the sensor…
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Top Three Ways to Minimize Toll Violations for Commercial Fleets
Any commercial fleet that operates on tolled roads or bridges is subject to the possibility of toll violations, which most often come with additional cost and delayed processing time. With…
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Let’s Rethink How Fuel Impacts Total Cost of Ownership
Today’s fleet owners and managers understand the importance of looking beyond purchase price and considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their equipment. Residual value, insurance, maintenance and repairs,…
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