16 Nov by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

Electric standby power saves fleet 80,000 gal. of diesel

Truck idling is one of the most common targets for cost reduction among fleets today. It burns fuel, racks up runtime and maintenance needs for engines, and produces harmful emissions—all of which could potentially be avoided, saving money and helping the environment at the same time. ...Read the rest of this story

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16 Nov by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

Take it from Mr. Syms: Top resources for alternative fuels

While I never shopped in a Syms store, I agree with his slogan – educated consumers are the best customers for alternatively fueled vehicles, too. ...Read the rest of this story

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16 Nov by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

RimWit loosens seized wheels

Struggling with a wheel that's seized in place? Put the sledgehammer away. AME International has unveiled RimWit and RimWit Junior – tools to loosen stubborn truck wheels and rims without damaging tire sidewalls or the rims themselves. The RimWit is… ...Read the rest of this story

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15 Nov by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

CARB Approves Tool to Track Emissions on Trucks

The California Air Resources Board has adopted a new emissions tracking program that would help regulators identify vehicles with excess smog-related and greenhouse gas emissions. ...Read the rest of this story

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15 Nov by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

For many, health dangers start with sleep apnea

When is the best time to start focusing on the health and wellness of a truck driver? According to many medical experts, including Michael Trufant, sleep therapy business unit manager at Aeroflow Healthcare Inc., the way to improve overall health an ...Read the rest of this story

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