Wheel-end detachment awareness
Millions of wheels and rims are safely installed on commercial motor vehicles on an annual basis, but a loose tire and wheel can be destructive when striking another vehicle. For…
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How to use fleet maintenance management resources wisely
Informational sources are available to provide the knowledge you need for the task at hand. Managing a fleet – or even a fleet’s maintenance department – is no simple task.…
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Albertsons’ Zero-Emission Refrigerated Grocery Delivery Fleet
Photo: Volvo Trucks Event speakers pictured from left to right: Tim Burke, Vice President of Transportation, Albertsons Cos; Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of…
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How fleets can benefit from today’s 6×2 axle configurations
Improved designs and increased availability of liftable pusher axles are making the 6×2 a more viable option for fleets. The 6×2 axle configuration has been around for decades. Just ask…
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Vehicle complexity and its impact on maintenance
Maintenance and repair technologies have evolved along with the vehicles to provide technicians with products, such as advanced diagnostic scan tools. However, that is not always enough to make a…
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Push the fuel economy envelope
There are a variety of add-on devices that fleets can invest in that will lead to fuel economy improvements while at the same time offering a favorable ROI — especially…
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Taking Stock of Cybersecurity with Carrier Logistics’ Kevin Linardic
Photo: Wikimedia Commons Trucking companies can be targets for cyberattacks. Living and working in an online world means being painfully aware that electronic doorways we want sealed can be blown…
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A Majority of Drivers Want Improved ADAS Systems
Photo: AAA According to AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey only 22% of people feel manufacturers should focus on developing self-driving vehicles. The majority of drivers (80%) say they want manufacturers…
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Electric Vehicles Adoption Will Take Longer Than Expected
Photo: Penske Penske runs six DC fast charging stations at cities in Southern California, which helps it develop the data and insights on running an electric truck fleet. The widespread…
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MAFI launches electric terminal tractor T 230e
Eastern Lift Truck Co. will begin distributing MAFI Transport-Systeme’s electric yard truck in the spring. German manufacturer MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH will release an electric version of its diesel T 230…
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