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VIDEO SPECIAL: Live report from the Mid-America Trucking Show
(March 29, 2010) -- LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The mood at the Mid-America Trucking Show was upbeat as a host of new products were unveiled, including a number of components, eng ...more
EGR for EPA-2010? Navistar Says it's all in the Programming  - by Jim Park
(April 15, 2009) -- Round two in the war of words on SCR. It's now the lone holdout's turn to tell its side of the story. This edition of Truck Talk is all about Navistar ...more
The War of Words on SCR  - by Jim Park
(April 01, 2009) -- Despite being the leading alternative to meet EPA 2010, SCR is under attack by the lone EGR supporter. The four SCR-supporting CEOs defended their dec ...more
The Hybrid Universe: It's broader than you might think  - by Jim Park
(March 16, 2009) -- From RVs to school buses, motor coaches, and walk-in vans, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. puts hybrid power systems into many different markets. ...more
Natural Gas Engines for Medium and Heavy Trucks  - by Jim Park
(March 04, 2009) -- Natural gas is becoming a viable alternative to diesel fuel in certain segments of the medium and heavy truck markets. Westport and Cummins Westport e ...more
Hybrid Part 2 – Recovering Formerly Wasted Energy  - by Jim Park
(February 17, 2009) -- Recovering Formerly Wasted Energy ...more
A Day Out with Volvo's I-Shift Automated Transmission  - by Jim Park
(February 04, 2009) -- Volvo's I-Shift transmission will let you do the shifting - or do it for you. It's more than just an automated tranny. It's a driving management tool. ...more
Introduction to Hybrid Trucks - The 20,000-ft View  - by Jim Park
(January 20, 2009) -- Hybrid trucks are now making their way into the market. What can they do for your fleet, for fuel savings, and for the environment? ...more
Fuel Efficient Dual Tires Run Lean and Save Money  - by Jim Park
(January 07, 2009) -- A new breed of fuel-efficient dual tires is helping fleets and owner-ops cut costs without the transition costs of wide-base single tires. Are they fo ...more
Everything You Need to Know about Wide-base Single Tires  - by Jim Park
(December 23, 2008) -- Since their debut in the late '90s, wide-base single tires have provided consistent reductions in fuel consumption and tare-weight. Will they fit into ...more
Meet Darren Christle, CVSA's 2008-2009 President  - by Jim Park
(December 09, 2008) -- CVSA's new president, Manitoba's Darren Christle, says it's time to bring technology to enforcement -- before technology gets ahead of enforcement. ...more
Dying for a Good Night's Sleep  - by Jim Park
(November 25, 2008) -- Hard work and irregular hours would make anyone tired, but many truckers could be facing a more serious problem: Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ...more
Cab and Coolant Heaters: Affordable In-cab Climate Control  - by Jim Park
(November 12, 2008) -- At Forty bucks a night for fuel, or less than five bucks per night, they'll pay for themselves in less than a year. What more do you need to know? ...more
Keeping the Shiny Side Up  - by Jim Park
(October 28, 2008) -- With two types of electronic stability system on the market, how do you choose the right one? Experts from Bendix clear up your concerns. ...more
Stopping distance rule revision just around the corner?
(October 15, 2008) -- In this episode of Truck Talk, Paul joins Rolf to shed some light on where we are with the potential NHTSA stopping distance revision, and what the po ...more
The Secrets of SCR  - by Jim Park
(September 30, 2008) -- Selective Catalytic Reduction is the NOx reduction strategy for five of the six North American engine makers. Still wondering what it's all about? Mac ...more
Canada's Best Truck Drivers  - by Jim Park
(September 17, 2008) -- Canada's National Truck Driving Championships took place in Ottawa on Sept. 14. Truck Talk brings you the stories behind the wins. ...more
Big News on the Heavy-Duty Engine Front  - by Jim Park
(September 02, 2008) -- Truck Talk takes you beyond the headlines for a look at Detroit Diesel's new DD13, and we learn why Cummins opted for SCR in 2010. ...more
Shifting Gears, Canadian Style  - by Jim Park
(August 19, 2008) -- Today's engines work best at lower rpm. That's where the torque is -- and the fuel savings. Andy Roberts of Mountain Transport Institute tells us how. ...more
Don't Shoot the Messenger, Get to the Root of the Problem  - by Jim Park
(August 05, 2008) -- You're not supposed to manually adjust automatic brake adjusters. If yours don't keep their adjustment, they're sending a message that something is wr ...more
Should We Pay Truck Drivers a Salary Rather Than Mileage?  - by Jim Park
(July 22, 2008) -- Traffic congestion, loading delays, Customs, and more conspire to rob driver of many hours of pay every week. Is salary pay a way around those loses? ...more
How to Buy Fuel, with TTML's Sandy Johnson  - by Jim Park
(June 24, 2008) -- Understanding fuel tax rates can save big dollars on the fuel bills. Buying fuel where you use it helps, but some tax rates are higher than others. ...more
Where Are We Going to Find Drivers When the Economy Picks Up?  - by Jim Park
(June 12, 2008) -- There are differences in the way fleets treat their drivers. Find out why Rick Way's business partnership philosophy might be a good model for more fl ...more
Transport Woman of the Year Award
(June 11, 2008) -- The 2007 Transport Woman of the Year, Melissa Strong, speaks about what the award means to her and to trucking in general. ...more
Closing the Fuel Economy Gap  - by Jim Park
(May 29, 2008) -- There can be a difference of up to thirty percent in fuel mileage between a fleet's best and worst drivers. Here's how the worst drivers can close the ...more
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