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Fuel Buying Smarts |
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| From fuel cards to hedging, there are purchasing
strategies for every fleet. |
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The Future of Fuel Prices |
36 |
| Breathe a sigh of relief for now, but prepare for future
price hikes. |
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Tires and Fuel Economy |
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| Fuel economy remains a top priority when choosing tires,
but do all fuel-saving strategies offer the same payback? |
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Fuel Surcharges |
48 |
| There are numerous tools for managing fuel, but one
essential is a well-structured surcharge program. |
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Specs for Fuel Economy |
52 |
| Formal tests and actual experience show what works, but
most drivers can use some help. |
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Trailer Economy Considerations |
56 |
| Latest Canadian Energotest comes up with more findings,
though many numbers are confidential. |
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Fuel Filtration |
58 |
| Injection systems for 2010 will make proper
fuel filtration even more important. |
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| DEPARTMENTS |
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DOUG CONDRA
Hours of service challenges: It's time to move on. |
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DEB WHISTLER
A tribute to Bette Garber, HDT Senior Editor |
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WASHINGTON REPORT
Driver medical certifications tightened; final EOBR rule will be
expanded. |
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Hotline
Economy, truck sales could look up in second half. |
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STEVE STURGESS
SCR works and, by the way, actually does have a payback. |
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