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    Decker Companies Inc.
    Decker Truck Line offers temperature-controlled, dry van and flatbed freight services.
    Seth Skydel
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Despite industry headwinds, Decker Truck Line tackles driver retention head-on. Communication, home time, and competitive benefits are key.
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    Jim Park
    Nov. 7, 2024
    From route planning challenges to dwell times and equipment maintenance, managing your fleet's middle miles can be complex. But there are strategies to streamline operations and...
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    Seth Skydel
    Oct. 30, 2024
    As concerns about 'nuclear' verdicts rise, fleets must be vigilant as plaintiffs use the 'reptile theory' as a way to shift blame and destroy carriers and trucking industry reputations...
    Chevrolet
    The Silverado HD series can tow up to 36,000 lb. and features a maximum payload of 7,237 lb. Like the Silverado 1500, the HD series is also available with the Chevrolet Multi-Flex Tailgate.
    FleetOwner Staff
    Oct. 25, 2024
    A look at the light-duty vehicles moving the industry forward into 2025 and beyond.
    Ram
    The Ramcharger features a Pentastar 3.6L engine that gives the truck mechanical power, which converts to electrical power for maximum efficiency.
    FleetOwner Staff
    Oct. 24, 2024
    A look at the light-duty alternative fuel trucks and vans electrifying the commercial vehicle industry into 2025.

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