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Roadway Reforms |
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| It's not often transportation policy is discussed in
life-or-death terms, but a congressionally appointed panel
has delivered such a message with more than a whiff of
urgency. |
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Truck Fleet Innovator Awards |
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| Profiles of six extraordinary trucking industry leaders,
winners of HDT's annual Truck Fleet Innovator
Awards. |
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Preventing Trailer Corrosion |
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| Aggressive road salts require consideration of tougher
materials. Meanwhile, will environmental and health effects
bring change? |
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Midrange Test Drive: Ram 5500 |
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| Dodge's heaviest commercial truck combines a beefy
chassis with a cab from the 1500 series pickup truck. |
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Test Drive: Kenworth Clean Power |
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| This T660 features Kenworth's Clean Power electric
auxiliary power that can handle up to 10 hours of hotel
loads without running the truck engine. |
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Engine Preview: Paccar MX |
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| Underscoring the upcoming introduction of its own
big-bore engine, Paccar recently hosted a press visit of its
DAF facilities in Europe where the engine has been in
production for more than two years. |
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| DEPARTMENTS |
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DOUG CONDRA
Innovation: It's the people. |
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DEB WHISTLER
Gators: An image problem. |
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WASHINGTON REPORT
NHTSA sees technology as key to cutting traffic deaths; DOT
persists with cross-border program. |
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Hotline
Exports are the bright spot for the used-truck market; Heavy
Duty Aftermarket Week termed a success. |
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MAINTENANCE REPORT
Jacks and hydraulic lifts make work safer, easier, faster and
less expensive. |
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TECH REPORT
Handhelds allow fleets to extend their communication power. |
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TIRE REPORT
The fifth wheel, tire connection. |
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EQUIPMENT REPORT
International's new LoneStar |
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NEW PRODUCT REPORT
The latest in truck product offerings. |
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STEVE STURGESS
Safety in the driving seat. |
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