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    Blogs

    Using AI without losing what’s important to your business

    John Hitch
    July 28, 2023
    The transportation industry is undergoing some serious changes, with more AI solutions nearing reality. What will that mean for fleets’ biological intelligence?
    NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth (center) takes a look at a vehicle charger.
    Battery & Electrical

    Navigating the messy middle of fleet electrification

    John Hitch
    July 7, 2023
    Electrifying one depot is hard enough, and in the next 20 years, they might all have to be. NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth is optimistic it will be worth it and can be done...
    132840362 | Mintra Untharit | Dreamstime
    Calculating EV TCO
    Battery & Electrical

    How leasing and repowering factor into electric truck TCO

    John Hitch
    July 6, 2023
    Changing over to electric trucks will be pricey, but doesn't have to be dicey. Cost-estimating tools and cost-cutting options such as diesel-to-electric conversion can help.
    Ryder
    Ryder began testing several EVs of various duty cycles, and launched RyderElectric+ in May.
    Battery & Electrical

    How Ryder vets EV reliability

    John Hitch
    July 5, 2023
    Delving into the many electric vehicle options available to fleets can be overwhelming, but luckily, there are several fleets, like Ryder, who have already been testing the waters...
    Dependable Highway Express
    DHE has three Volvo VNR Electric Cass 8 tractors in its fleet.
    Battery & Electrical

    Early adopter fleet opens up about EV range, charging in real world

    John Hitch
    July 4, 2023
    Whether or not fleets are on board with the transition to EVs, the regulations are coming. Here's what early adopter Dependable has found works while running three Volvo VNR Electric...

    More content from June 2023

    DHL
    DHL has 119,000 vehicles in its global fleet, with EVs accounting for 25%.
    Battery & Electrical

    Electrification impressions: EVs meeting DHL's expectations

    John Hitch
    June 29, 2023
    Ready or not, electric trucks are going to be the standard before you know it. Here's one fleet's first impressions of this technology, their limitations, and how they can improve...
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    trailer lines
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Tractor-trailer air lines: Contamination keepaway

    Seth Skydel
    June 28, 2023
    How to ensure air stays clean from the compressor to the brakes and other systems.
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    Shop Operations

    Coordinating and optimizing preventive maintenance

    Mindy Long
    June 26, 2023
    Preventive maintenance is routine and a little boring by nature, but a bit of extra attention to scheduling and execution brings some exciting benefits—and profits.
    Aperia Technologies Inc.
    Fontaine
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    How IoT reshapes maintenance

    Judith Monte
    June 19, 2023
    By taking the guesswork out of preventive maintenance and avoiding emergency road calls, IoT shifts the focus to data-driven decisions before the truck hits the road.
    Cris Beaulieu | Fleet Maintenance
    Cummins 2.5 millionth engine
    Powertrain

    Cummins reaches engine milestone: 2.5M engines made at Jamestown plant

    Cris Beaulieu
    May 25, 2023
    The engine maker marked the 2.5 millionth engine made at its New York plant, which will receive a $452 million investment to retool for Cummins' new fuel-agnostic engines.
    Jason McDaniel | Commercial Vehicle Group
    Peterbilt Model 589
    Equipment

    First look at Peterbilt's ‘legendary’ new Model 589

    Jason McDaniel
    May 11, 2023
    The traditionally styled, long-hood 589—which replaces the 389 after 10 years of research and design—features a more spacious cab, rectangular grille mesh, and 15-in. external...
    146251780 | Vitpho | Dreamstime
    Truck inspection highway patrol
    Safety & Technology

    Safety vs. profits: The harsh realities of the modern truck inspection mindset

    Fred Fakkema
    May 9, 2023
    Pre- and post-trip inspections are a matter of safety, especially during International Roadcheck. Why, then, is compliance still a challenge?