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The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases

Here are the top 15 states when it comes to a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.

March 4, 2021

Engine oil plays critical role in DPF life

Upwards of 90% of the ash that goes into the DPF is from engine lubricant.

February 25, 2021

Ash and soot buildup – left behind when engine oil is burned during combustion – shrinks the size of the DPF, and causes engine back pressure and excessive regeneration cycles.

Fewer DPF regens with biodiesel and renewable diesel

In addition to lowering emissions, biodiesel and renewable diesel offer reduced DPF back-pressure and fewer regens.

February 25, 2021

Diesel coolant heaters reduce DPF wear and tear

Diesel coolant heaters improve DPF life by drastically cutting cold-start soot. Engine wear is also reduced and fuel consumption improves by cutting 'needless engine idling.'

February 23, 2021

Engine Preheater Pic

Pending Goodyear, Cooper tie up creates tire behemoth

In the combined portfolio, Goodyear will be positioned as the original equipment and premium replacement tire while Cooper, Roadmaster, Mastercraft, and Mickey Thompson will be the mid-tier brands.

February 22, 2021

A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company associate keeps an eye on truck tires traveling through the company’s Danville, Virginia, manufacturing plant as they head toward inspection.

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Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.

New tech creates 'sharing economy' for fleets

Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.

Efficient document management and digitization are becoming vital to the survival strategy of motor carriers.

Digitizing paper for trucking success

The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases

Airflow is continuously handed down the tractor and trailer until it reaches the end, making a systematic approach to aerodynamics important.

Pete's refreshed 579 all-in on aero, tech

GOODYEAR BRINGS ADVANCED TIRE MONITORING TECHNOLOGY TO NORFOLK SOUTHERN

GOODYEAR BRINGS ADVANCED TIRE MONITORING TECHNOLOGY TO NORFOLK SOUTHERN

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Take Control of Toll: How Violations Work and How to Minimize Fleet Impact

With the rapid adoption of cashless tolling across the country and the associated benefit in transponder deployment for operations and the company’s bottom line, it is now more important than ever for fleets to develop an informed toll management strategy