Tires for ‘the final 50 feet’
As consumers continue to embrace the convenience of e-commerce, the 19.5-in. truck tire market is positioned to play a larger role in transportation. For as long as I can remember,…
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Diesel trucks may get new life in electrified world
By converting existing diesel trucks into electric vehicles, TrovaCV seeks to provide a pragmatic way for fleets to enter the zero-emission market. Over the next two decades, the electric truck…
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Arrival EV selects ADAS partner
Electric van manufacturer Arrival announced visioning company Ambarella will provide the platform’s assisted and autonomous driving technology. Since coming out of stealth mode with commitments and investments from UPS, Hyundai, and…
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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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