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<br /> August 2017 fleetowner.com<br /> TRUCKING<br /> BY THE<br /> NUMBERS<br /> Industry stats & analytics to<br /> make informed decisions<br /> EQUIPMENT<br /> HOW TO AVOID<br /> TIRE FAILURES<br /> TECHNOLOGY<br /> INNOVATIONS FOR<br /> REAL-TIME ROUTING<br /> Amenities to help drivers sleep at night.<br /> Profitability to help you do the same.<br /> Competitive financing available through Daimler Truck Financial. For the Freightliner Trucks dealer nearest you, call 1-800-FTL-HELP. FTL/MC-A-1460. Specifications are subject to change<br /> without notice. Copyright © 2017 Daimler Trucks North America LLC. All rights reserved. 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