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    Erica Schueller in the cab of a truck at an media event.
    In the Driver's Seat

    A step-by-step look at how to get a Class A CDL

    Erica Schueller
    March 25, 2021
    Access the full archive of posts providing insight on obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License through a professional truck driving course.
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    In the Driver's Seat

    First impressions: Peterbilt's new Model 579

    Kevin Jones
    Feb. 4, 2021
    All the bells and whistles may fill up a spec sheet and add plenty of pages to the owner's manual, but the real test of the new fleet flagship comes on the highway.
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    In the Driver's Seat

    Peterbilt unleashes most ‘game-changing’ truck to date

    Kevin Jones
    Feb. 3, 2021
    The next-generation aerodynamics and technology of the new Model 579 were developed during five years of ‘relentless focus’ on increasing fuel economy, driver comfort, and uptime...
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    In the Driver's Seat

    First impressions: 2021 Ford F-150 test drive

    Kevin Jones
    Nov. 23, 2020
    The new Powerboost system — with additional horsepower, better mpg, and on-board generator — makes the hybrid-equipped Ford F-150 a tough act for any pickup to follow.
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    The Class 6 Cummins Electric Truck with Range Extending Engine (ETREE)
    In the Driver's Seat

    Cummins ETREE ride along

    Tyler Fussner
    March 12, 2020
    The Class 6 Cummins Electric Truck with Range Extending Engine project vehicle is a series hybrid, with a diesel engine powering a battery system and an electric traction motor...