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    Jade Brasher

    Senior Editor Jade Brasher has covered vocational trucking and fleets for the past five years. A graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in journalism, Jade enjoys telling stories about the people behind the wheel and the intricate processes of the ever-evolving trucking industry.    

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    Emissions & Efficiency

    NACFE reports on fuel efficiency technology adoption

    Jade Brasher
    Jan. 16, 2025
    The organization's 2024 Fleet Fuel Study provides insights on an increase in the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies by fleets. Take a look at how the tech affects fuel economy...
    Ram Trucks
    2025 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie towing
    Equipment

    Super Ram: Ram's 2025 heavy-duty lineup powered by stronger engine, more heroic exterior

    Jade Brasher
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Ram's newest lineup of HD diesel trucks accelerate faster and run cleaner, while the overall design brings out the truck's "boldness and heroicness,"
    Jade Brasher | Fleet Maintenance
    IQ Cruise, developed by Traxen and distributed by Eaton, is an advanced cruise control system that can be retrofitted onto any truck with an automatic transmission. While the system has multiple benefits, fleets will most likely be interested in it because of its potential to improve fuel efficiency.
    Emissions & Efficiency

    Increasing efficiency with Traxen's iQ Cruise

    Jade Brasher
    Oct. 2, 2024
    We tried out one tool at fleets' disposal to increase their fuel efficiency, Traxen's iQ Cruise system, which offers 3D road mapping and GPS to provide no-pedal driving.
    Bosch Mobility
    Bosch Mobility hosted media to showcase multiple new safety, connectivity, and trailering technologies that are currently available for OEMs to implement into their new models. These innovations in safety and convenience in automotive could easily be adapted to the fleet segment.
    Safety & Technology

    Bosch Mobility showcases next generation of vehicle technology

    Jade Brasher
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Bosch highlighted new safety, connectivity, and trailer technologies, including steer-by-wire, anywhere parking, and more.
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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Beating the heat: How fleets can manage summertime costs

    Jade Brasher
    Aug. 30, 2024
    Between drivers and their trucks trying to stay cool during the summer, it's no surprise that Samsara fleet data found that high temperatures lead to higher idle time, and thus...
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    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Reviewing the Ram 1500 Tradesman: Comfort for work and home

    Jade Brasher
    Aug. 1, 2024
    The Ram 1500 Tradesman features smooth turns and a powerful engine, and with plenty of bells and whistles to add to rider comfort.