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Electrical connections and inverters Suppliers have introduced new products aimed at addressing lingering concerns due to corrosion in electrical systems Read More Lightweight components Trailer manufacturers offer advice on how to best optimize weight and payload capacity Read More Ahead of the curve K&J Trucking is making effective equipment and technology choices. Read More 1 2 3 Stop Play Asset management >> Darry Stuart Buying a warranty or mechanical insurance? Read More		Adding it up Trucks, Trailers & Bodies By Seth Skydel For Tri State Transportation, a pound saved is a penny earned. Read More Oil filtration update Meeting the needs of today’s engines requires enhanced protection and long service life. Read More Working seamlessly Information Technology By Seth Skydel Integration challenges in fleet operations are unique. Read More Looking to the future of refrigerated transportation Refrigeration Units Today’s technology helps fleets achieve higher levels of performance with lower total cost of ownership. Read More SuperTrucks showing promise Trucks, Trailers & Bodies By Carol Birkland A look at where things stand roughly three years into the U.S. DOE Vehicle Technologies Program’s five-year SuperTruck Program. Read More Optimum brake and friction selection Trucks, Trailers & Bodies By Denise Koeth To maximize performance and investment, it is essential that fleets choose the right friction materials and braking systems for their trucks. Read More

Columns >> Editorial SuperTrucks showing promise A look at where things stand roughly three years into the U.S. DOE Vehicle Technologies Program’s five-year SuperTruck Program. Read More SmartWay Time for applause As we end the year, it's fitting that we applaud the 40 SmartWay Partners, that earned this year's Excellence Awards, fewer than 1% of SmartWay partners. Read More Light/Med Duty Trucks Lowering fleet costs of ownership Spec, operate and maintain light- and medium-duty vehicles correctly from the start to deliver the lowest cost of ownership. Read More Service & Support Trailer service that keeps ‘em on the road Consider mobile trailer service support to minimize downtime and road-side repair costs. Read More Tires & Wheels Tire record keeping and your fleet Keep tight control of new and retread tire costs by determining exactly what needs to be tracked. Read More Fuels & Lubes And in this corner: natural gas Reviewing the reasons why natural gas could soon become THE viable alternate commercial fuel. Read More Refrigerated Transport Looking to the future of refrigerated transportation Today’s technology helps fleets achieve higher levels of performance with lower total cost of ownership. Read More		New Product Watch >> The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Earlier this week Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Sprinter van. According to Volker Mornhiweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, "The new Sprinter is a pioneer in new technologies, offering lower cost of ... Read More Volvo Trucks & Mack Trucks streamline service and repair To maximize vehicle uptime, Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are now equipping all new vehicles with Quick Response (QR) codes. The factory-equipped unique QR codes are tied to a vehicle's VIN number. Read More Goodyear enhances three tire lines The G399A LHS Fuel Max, the G572A LHD Fuel Max, and the G392A SSD with DuraSeal + Fuel Max tires have been improved by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Read More LED clearance/marker lamps available from Optronics New Uni-Lite LED clearance/marker lamps now being offered by Optronics International are designed with dual-function capabilities for use in high-mount stop and turn applications. Read More

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