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Clark: Impact of tires on fuel economy and operating costs

Jane Clark

Nov. 13, 2023

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ConMet acquires TruckWings maker TruckLabs

John Hitch

Nov. 9, 2023

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Roeth: Improving efficiency can mitigate some of trucking’s top concerns

Michael Roeth

Nov. 1, 2023

Trucking's concerns about the economy, fuel prices, driver shortage, driver retention, and zero-emission vehicles are all connected. Improving operating efficiency can help fleets...

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For the Driver

How do Americans view truck drivers?

Jade Brasher

Dec. 1, 2023

Safety

Experts warn fleets to prepare for record-breaking cargo theft in 2024

Scott Keith

Dec. 1, 2023

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Five Good Things: Trucking Cares Foundation donates and USPS Operation Santa opens

Jenna Hume

Dec. 1, 2023

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Roeth: Diesel-powered trucks deserve a big thank you

Michael Roeth

Oct. 11, 2023

Diesel engine and truck manufacturers have been working on saving the planet by reducing tailpipe emissions and going farther on a gallon of diesel. And diesel fuel efficiency...

Emissions & Efficiency

3rd-gen Shell Starship posts big efficiency, emissions gains

FleetOwner Staff

Oct. 11, 2023

The demonstration run took the fully loaded rig, powered by a Cummins X15N engine and fueled with renewable natural gas, and posted 2.5 times the freight-ton efficiency compared...

Lane Shift Ahead

The humanless difference: Autonomous efficiency goes beyond fuel savings

Josh Fisher

Sept. 27, 2023

Smoother, slower-moving robotic trucks burn less diesel than human-driven tractor-trailers. Taking the driver out of long-haul trucking could also make maintenance more predictable...

Emissions & Efficiency

How this truck driver reached 10 MPG

Scott Keith

Sept. 21, 2023

Through a combination of careful driving, aggressive maintenance, and efficiency technology such as downsped engines, Joel Morrow saves thousands of dollars per year in fuel.