Volvo Trucks announces hydrogen fuel-cell plans
The company has begun testing FCEVs, will launch customer pilots in a few years, and plans for commercialization for the latter part of this decade. A truck that only emits…
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Diligence can go a long way in preventing cargo theft
While many celebrate the nation’s independence this weekend, cargo thieves plan their next moves as demand for desirable goods skyrockets. Cargo theft incident reports are up 25% year-over-year and up…
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Determining when to adopt new technology
All emerging technologies have costs, but some are more apparent than others. Fleets must designate in-house experts to examine when is the best time to upgrade. If a recent study…
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Why some fleets opt to outsource maintenance
Fleet needs, service provider capabilities, and data are driving maintenance decisions. Here’s how some fleets are finding the right balance. Fleet executives have a lot of big maintenance decisions to…
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Creating a culture of electrification
If trucking is to electrify, it must look beyond hardware. The industry must engage with stakeholders, utility companies, and trucking personnel to normalize conversation and education about electrification. I wish…
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Opinion: Why not hair testing?
The industry is ethically bound to improve safety wherever it can to reduce truck-crash injuries and fatalities. TCA’s Heller points out that including hair testing in the federal Drug and…
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Wheel-end monitors: From system to data to prevention
Sensors that monitor the whole wheel area—not just the hub, not just the tire—work by distinguishing the vibrations from bad wheel bearings vs. badly mounted rubber vs. some other issue…
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Walmart to buy 4,500 electric vehicles for last-mile delivery
The retail giant will be the first to receive Canoo’s Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle, which is expected to begin hauling Walmart goods in 2023. Walmart has signed a definitive agreement withCanoo…
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Eliminating distractions for new drivers
Every new commercial driver must pass basic standards for safety as they move into an unfamiliar environment, but making new employees familiar with equipment and policy will ensure they are…
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How thermal imaging can reveal vehicle maintenance issues
The use cases for thermal imaging are abundant, and their integration into maintenance operations can provide expediency, efficiency, and transparency for all parties involved. Though they are not prevalent in…
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