Tech Tips

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1. Alternative Fuels Vehicle Conference

   The 16th annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference was held in Las Vegas last month, and the transportation industry was prominently represented. [Download]

2. CSA 2010: A Revolution, or Just More Regulation?

   Enforcing truck safety rules has always been an uphill battle... [Download]

3. Americans Favor Using Stimulus Money to Build, Improve Highways

When the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed, it received the support of the American Trucking Association (ATA), based on a belief that at least some of the stimulus funds would be devoted to improving existing highways, and building new ones. [Download]

4. Sharing Knowledge and Encouragement at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010

The theme for this year's event was "Achieving Success in a Changing Environment," a topic that should be on the radar of everyone in this business, from distributors and manufacturers to service providers. [Download]

5. Nowhere to Go But Up

The US Truck Market May be on the Verge of Recovery, says Daimler. [Download]

6. Annual Plan Time... Let's Try Non-Fiction by Bill Wade

Inflation, Debt and Oil Make 2010 an Especially Slippery Task. [Download]

7. Heavy Duty Truck Parts Aftermarket Outlook

Good news for companies coping with the current volatile heavy-duty truck part market, and are now barely getting by in our challenging economy. [Download]

8. Heavy Duty Brake Parts, Equipment Bill Rewards Safe Driving

A tax credit for the purchase of advanced safety equipment for heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles introduced in Congress. [Download]

9. New Eco-flaps improve both safety and fuel economy.

Read how the trucking industry is responding to the challenge of going green.[Download]

10. Fuel Savings

Fuel costs are an ongoing concern. Learn how to improve fuel efficiency. [Download]

11. Growing Your Business in a Tough Economy

Business down in the recession? Don't stop marketing! Read these effective, cost-efficient tips for promoting your business. [Download]

12. New Trucking Regulations and Their Impact on You

Speed regulators - a smart safety measure or an accident waiting to happen? We review pending legislation in our Tech Tips. [Download]