Providing health insurance for truck drivers
Steve Kelly, co-founder and chairman of ELAP Services, discusses the latest healthcare trends in the trucking industry and what fleet owners as well as independent truck drivers can do to…
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Fleet safety technologies are slowly proving their worth
By adopting new technology to improve safety, such as cameras, advanced driver assistance systems, and more, fleets can demonstrate to drivers the seriousness and importance of their safety on the…
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Pulsating brake lamps and their impact on fleet equipment
How fleets can benefit from current FMCSA lighting regulation exemptions. It may come as no surprise that traffic accidents due to distracted driving have increased sharply in recent years. A…
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Preparing for BEV maintenance and safety training
As fleets begin their journey into the electric future, it is not too early to start thinking about the steps fleet owners need to take to make sure technicians are…
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What it will take to accelerate electric truck adoption
As OEMs ramp up battery-electric initiatives, a focus on validating total cost of ownership will be key. The launch of the Ford Lightning Pro full battery-electric F150 pickup truck, designed…
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Procurement strategies: A focus on asset utilization and maintenance
In today’s volatile market, fleets are encouraged to maximize asset utilization and pay particular attention to preventive maintenance schedules to keep their equipment running longer than they may have initially…
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The journey and continued evolution of heavy-duty engine oils
As commercial vehicle engines advance, engine oils keep up by providing lower viscosity, greater oxidation resistance, and improved aeration control and shear stability. Engine oil is the lifeblood of heavy-duty…
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Industry groups partner to deliver airless tires on autonomous vehicle
Goodyear developed a non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly to support autonomous vehicle transportation in a city setting for in-field use. Goodyear developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) and wheel assembly…
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Expanding the dimensions of technician training
Leveraging technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality can elevate the capabilities and proficiencies of heavy-duty technicians. Keeping up with modern truck maintenance is a towering task. As trucks…
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Scan tools don’t fix trucks
You don’t just pick up a scan tool and start fixing vehicles. The technology in today’s vehicles is growing at a rapid pace and these complex systems require more advanced…
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