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1 week ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
ACT Expo 2025 reminded us that the road to zero emissions isn’t a sprint, it’s a relay. The internal combustion engine (ICE) still holds the baton.
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2 weeks ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
In a market where freight volumes traditionally dip in the fourth quarter, truck service operations are defying expectations. According to Decisiv’s latest SRM platform data, Q4 2024 marked a notable uptick in service volume. This reverses a downward trend that persisted through the previous two quarters. For heavy-duty truck equipment managers, these trends point to critical shifts in how and why trucks are entering service bays. Here’s what to prepare for in the months ahead.
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2 weeks ago | 
babcox.com | Jason Morgan
Industry events are bustling hubs of innovation, where new products are unveiled, regulatory changes are discussed and emerging trends take shape. For content creators and business-to-business marketers, these events are like diving into the deep end of their industry’s collective knowledge pool. Walking the show floor, you’re likely to bump into key decision-makers, product experts and industry veterans who are willing to share their insights.
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2 weeks ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine Published: May 15, 2025
Mack Defense produced its 500th M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) at its facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The HDT is based on the commercial Mack Granite platform and fulfills requirements under a firm-fixed price contract with the U.S. Army.
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3 weeks ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Decarbonization may conjure images of electric trucks and renewable energy, but diesel engines remain a critical piece of the puzzle. As fleets look to cut emissions, it’s essential to recognize that not all progress hinges on electrification. Diesel, the workhorse of the heavy-duty trucking industry, is proving its ability to adapt and contribute to sustainability efforts.
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1 month ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: It’s easy to do. Automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) have become a given—an essential but often overlooked component of trailer maintenance. With high adoption rates across the trailer segment, ATIS’s role in reducing road failures and maintaining tire health can feel commonplace. As the technology continues to evolve, it’s time to revisit how these systems can offer more than just basic tire inflation....
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1 month ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Fleets are navigating decarbonization not through hype, but through practical, tested solutions. That message was clear across this year’s ACT Expo show floor. The Run on Less: Messy Middle is a great example of that. At the show, fleets took to the stage to talk about the run, which will focus on long-haul decarbonization. The next phase of testing will include battery-electric, hydrogen, renewable diesel,...
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1 month ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: The message from the show floor was clear. Success starts with finding the right powertrain for the right job, not chasing a single solution. As regulatory shifts occur and electric charging infrastructure lags, fleets are leaning into a multi-fuel strategy. They’re balancing electrification with near-term solutions like natural gas and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE). And the powertrain trends...
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1 month ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: From cutting-edge electric trucks and new hybrid concepts to natural gas and hydrogen solutions, the message from the show floor was clear. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to decarbonization—but there are more viable options than ever. While the industry continues to talk about electrification, the day’s conversations revealed a broader, more diversified view of how fleets are preparing to cut emissions...
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1 month ago | 
fleetequipmentmag.com | Jason Morgan
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: The path to a sustainable future in trucking isn’t a straight line—it’s a dynamic, uncertain, and at times divergent journey. That’s the clear message Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cummins Inc., shared recently when addressing the state of the energy transition in trucking at ACT Expo 2025. For heavy-duty truck equipment managers, understanding the evolving role of multiple truck...
