Kevin Jones (HWT)VocationalMedium-duty used truck market flat; construction market seasonalThe medium-duty used truck market remains stable, with some signs of “relaxed demand,” while the construction segment likewise has “taken a breather,” according to NADA’s December Commercial Truck Guidelines.December 12, 2013VocationalSynthetic oil use on the rise: Is it time to switch?So many lubricant choices, so little time. What kind of oil, synthetic blend, or full synthetic is best for your truck’s engine – and your operational bottom line? As with every equipment option, the answer is: It depends. Dan Arcy, Global OEM Technical Manager, Shell Global Solutions, walks HWT through selecting the right oil for your fleet today, as well as what to keep in mind with upcoming changes in truck emissions standards.December 11, 2013TrucksBridgestone debunks four winter driving mythsAs winter weather blankets Canada and much of the U.S. in the coming days, Bridgestone Americas is sharing their expertise to help drivers prepare for the conditions by debunking four winter driving myths.December 3, 2013PerspectivesFleet image important, but company must deliverI’ve done business recently with a couple of companies that I didn’t know anything about, but I liked the look of their trucks and took a chance. Image isn’t everything, but when you’re a local business you’re missing opportunities if the fleet doesn’t carry your brand into the streets.December 2, 2013VocationalCows or camo, fleet graphics deliver company brandsFleet graphics are meant to be eye-catching and memorable, but the best designs should also say something about what the company does, or who the customer is. Whether it’s cows or camo, a good design increases brand awareness every time a truck leaves the yard. That truck may deliver products, but it should also bring back new business.November 29, 2013VocationalPretty in pink: Concrete co. fleet dresses up for a causeIn a field stacked with eye-popping designs aimed at drawing attention to a corporate brand, Kearney Concrete Co. of Kearney, Neb., sets itself apart in this year’s Five Flashiest Fleets competition: The focus of a recent makeover is a cause and the community, not the company.November 27, 2013VocationalUnbelievable but true driver excuse #133: The road broke!Another case for dashcams: exploding streets.November 26, 2013VocationalFun Trucks Friday: Self-driving vehicles coming, sooner or later?Autonomous vehicles are coming, it’s just a matter of when. That’s based on testimony and discussion this week during a hearing organized by the House transportation committee.November 22, 2013PerspectivesEconomy plugs along; trucking, builders remain hopeful yet cautiousA modest uptick in the economy and stable fuel prices are “good news” stories, but political gridlock continues to weigh heavily on consumers and businesses as all try to make the best of a slow rebound to prosperity.November 22, 2013VocationalBuyer Beware: Good deals can be had on used trucks, if you shop wiselyConventional wisdom suggests buying a used medium-duty truck doesn’t come with the sort of price discount that a used Class 8 truck might, and so business owners who utilize medium-duty equipment typically are better off buying new. But those medium-duty cost savings can indeed be substantial and a used truck can make good operational sense – if the buyer does his homework.November 20, 2013Previous PagePage 26 of 28Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsGroup launches campaign against heavier truck limitsLegislative efforts to increase commercial truck weight limits have popped up in recent history and have traditionally been opposed by trucking stakeholders.BusinessMultimodal group established to modernize freight movementBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminals
