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Driversby Avery ViseMay 1, 2025

Private Fleets Continue to Outpace Trucking in Driver Employment

In the employment of heavy truck drivers — those operating Class 7-8 vehicles — private fleets historically have trailed for-hire operations by a wide margin. But that’s changing. FTR's Avery Vise digs into the numbers.

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Maintenanceby Alan Kohler, EnerSysMay 1, 2025

3 Tips to Keep Your Truck Battery Running in Summer Heat

You can't change summer temperatures, but you can take steps to protect your heavy-duty truck batteries from the heat.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkApril 17, 2025

Spring Into Summer With Heavy-Duty Truck Electrical System Maintenance

Now is the time to start prepping heavy-duty trucks for the long, hot summer that’s just around the corner. Is your electrical system up to the task?

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Fuel SmartsCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeApril 15, 2025

HDT's Top Green Fleets for 2025 Embrace Trucking's 'Messy Middle'

Learn how HDT’s 2025 Top Green Fleets pursue trucking sustainability as a core value and a business strategy.

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Fleet Managementby Ben Wilkens, National Motor Freight Traffic Association April 3, 2025

Cybersecurity for Smaller Trucking Fleets and Owner-Operators

Anyone who has worked as an owner-operator or in a small to mid-sized trucking company knows that nearly everyone wears multiple hats, and there is no shortage of work to be done. It’s no wonder cybersecurity is often overlooked — until it’s too late. NMFTA has resources and tips to help.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 31, 2025

3 Tips to Protect Your Heavy-Duty Truck Tires from Summer Heat

There's no better time to prepare truck tires for summer heat than in the spring before those temperatures soar.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeMarch 20, 2025

Lily Ladies Steer Women Truck Drivers to Success

When Tammie Dean started working in recruiting at Lily Transportation after six years as a truck driver, she started a program to help encourage and support other women, called Lily Ladies.

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Fleet Managementby Avery ViseMarch 13, 2025

Record January Imports Didn't Produce Much Freight

FTR's Avery Vise digs into the numbers behind January's import surge in this column.

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Driversby Jim ParkMarch 5, 2025

Are Your Truck Drivers Getting Enough Sleep?

There's much more to preventing tired or drowsy driving than just complying with federal hours of service rules. A sleep expert and author offers a few tips on how to keep truck drivers awake and alert at the wheel.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 27, 2025

How AI is Transforming Fleet Management: Insights from Penske

AI can be overwhelming, even scary. What exactly does it do? How can it help your trucking company? Is it something you should be concerned about? To help answer these questions, we turned to two experts from Penske Transportation Solutions.

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