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Emissions & Efficiency

ATRI suggest renewable diesel reduces emissions better than BEVs

April 26, 2024
A report from ATRI finds that renewable diesel could be far more cost-effective in reducing life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than battery-electric vehicles.
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Safety & Technology

How Cowboy State Trucking used Zonar's EVIR to improve safety

April 22, 2024
With safety as one of fleets' chief concerns, fleet management platforms and digitized inspections such as Zonar's EVIR can help fleets improve their safety and maintenance practices...
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Shop Operations

Patching leaks in your tire program

April 17, 2024
Keeping tire costs in check will help keep fleets’ profits from dissipating. Two areas to help reduce tire cost per mile are ensuring proper inflation and matching the right tire...
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Chassis, Body & Cab

Fifth wheel preventive tips for spring maintenance

April 17, 2024
As winter ends, it's time to take a closer look at fifth wheels with preventive maintenance in mind. Here are some tips from Fontaine Fifth Wheel's technical expert Dan Henderson...
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Diagnostic & Repair

Improving repair accuracy by tracking comebacks

April 15, 2024
A perfect repair is always the target when fixing a truck, but distractions and improper processes can cause a technician to miss the bullseye. Improving aim starts with knowing...
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