At the heart of this "beast" is a standard I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission
Volvo is again using high-profile stunts and viral video to highlight its engineering skills, and the latest is The Iron Knight, the world’s fastest truck, breaking the record set by a previous special Volvo truck. READ MORE
Tags: Volvo Trucks, In the Media, Global, Volvo I-Shift
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Friday, August 26, 2016 1:57 PM | » Comments(2)
Two contrasting bits of news about the so-called “Uber for trucking” marketplace – and should we really be calling it that, anyway?
Two contrasting bits of news about the so-called “Uber for trucking” marketplace prompted this All That's Trucking blog from Deborah Lockridge, who asks, should we really be calling it that, anyway? READ MORE
Tags: Mobile Apps, Cargomatic, Freight Uberization, Loadsmart
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:13 AM | » Comments(0)
The Department of Labor may be getting involved in an employee “misclassification” situation involving delivery drivers at Flowers Foods, the Georgia-based company that owns Wonder Bread, Nature’s Own, Tastykake and other brands. READ MORE
Tags: Truck Drivers, Department of Labor, Private Fleets, Independent Contractors, Delivery Fleets, Flowers Foods
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Thursday, August 11, 2016 7:45 AM | » Comments(0)
"We want people who start a trip to finish it."
Autonomous Tesla big rigs and a self-driving bus ... and what's the federal government going to do about regulating this fast-changing technology? Learn more in Deborah Lockridge's All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Tesla Motors, Daimler AG, Autonomous Vehicles
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:24 AM | » Comments(1)
There are bad apples in any profession, but the visibility of tractor-trailers tends to result in more media coverage. There were a few real doozies this week that Deborah Lockridge highlights in her All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Image, In the Media
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:00 AM | » Comments(0)
When it comes to changing perceptions about trucking, nothing beats a hands-on show-and-tell experience. Read about what one association is doing in this arena in Deborah Lockridge's All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Image, Women in Trucking, Truck Safety Coalition
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Monday, July 18, 2016 9:50 AM | » Comments(1)
As if we didn't have enough to worry about when it comes to our crumbling infrastructure and how it holds up to everyday traffic, in Washington State they're asking the question: What happens if there's a major earthquake? Deborah Lockridge has more in her All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Infrastructure, Washington, Natural Disaster
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:29 AM | » Comments(0)
Like the many battles on the television show Game of Thrones, it also can be a battle to correctly and compliantly ship Dangerous Goods and hazardous materials. Find out why in the All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Hazardous Materials, Hazmat
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Thursday, June 16, 2016 1:56 PM | » Comments(2)
"No matter the cause ... being involved in an accident can leave lasting mental scars. Being in a wreck—or even seeing one—can cause enough stress and anxiety to become a diagnosable mental illness, like acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)." Read more in Deborah Lockridge's All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Driver Health
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:20 AM | » Comments(3)
Bernie Sanders may need a little education on the essentiality of trucks, but contrary to what you may have heard, he's not calling for a ban. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge has more in her All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: Railroads, Politics, Climate Change
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12:49 PM | » Comments(10)
With all the buzz about the future of connected vehicles and driverless cars and trucks, there's an important component that needs to be addressed, and that's the infrastructure these vehicles need to interact with. READ MORE
Tags: Autonomous Vehicles
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, March 9, 2016 9:26 AM | » Comments(1)
News out of Texas is a perfect example of why turning to toll roads and public-private partnerships is not the answer to the highway funding dilemma. READ MORE
Tags: Texas, Fuel Tax, Highway Funding, Toll Roads
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Friday, March 4, 2016 6:24 AM | » Comments(0)
Consumer expectations for last-mile, same-day and home delivery have drastically changed, thanks to the likes of Amazon and department stores that offer same day delivery and in-store pick up. Deborah Lockridge explores the topic with Descartes' Chris Jones in her "All That's Trucking" blog. READ MORE
Tags: Information Technology, E-commerce, Amazon.com, 3PL, Logistics, Descartes, Last Mile Delivery
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Monday, February 22, 2016 2:58 PM | » Comments(0)
Every few months, it seems, we report on a strike or protest at the ports about the alleged practice of "misclassifying" drivers as owner-operators rather than employees. Deborah Lockridge has the latest update on this issue in her "All That's Trucking" blog. READ MORE
Tags: Port Trucking, XPO Logistics, Independent Contractors, Drayage
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Monday, February 8, 2016 9:09 AM | » Comments(0)
Tragic accident in Manhattan illustrates why crash accountability needs to be considered under CSA.
A tragic accident illustrates why carriers want the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program to include crash accountability. READ MORE
Tags: CSA, Safety & Compliance
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Friday, January 15, 2016 2:52 PM | » Comments(0)
Girl Scout cookie sales have gone digital, and Detroit-based Evans Distribution Systems is handling the shipping for more than a million boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and more. Deborah Lockridge, parent of a Girl Scout herself, has more in her All That's Trucking blog. READ MORE
Tags: 3PL, Girl Scouts, Evans Distributing
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:18 AM | » Comments(0)
While a lot of kids may have a remote-controlled vehicle of some sort on their wish list for Santa, one 4-year-old got the ultimate such driving experience in Volvo's latest video designed to showcase the toughness of its FMX truck. READ MORE
Tags: In the Media, Volvo Group
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Thursday, December 3, 2015 11:41 AM | » Comments(0)
Are we going overboard in pushing kids toward a college education? One reader responds to Deborah Lockridge's October editorial, and she has this follow-up in her "All That's Trucking" blog. READ MORE
Tags: Driver Shortage
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Friday, October 30, 2015 2:32 PM | » Comments(3)
Drivers' appearance has an effect on trucking’s image – but did you know that in addition to affecting other peoples’ perceptions of you, how you dress can affect how well you do your job? READ MORE
Tags: Drivers, Image
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, September 30, 2015 12:08 PM | » Comments(2)
Expensive equipment, e-logs and other regs are tough on small fleets.
The Wall Street Journal reports that despite record freight and revenue levels in the trucking industry, small fleets are going out of business or being gobbled up. Deborah Lockridge asks for readers' experiences and predictions in her "All That's Trucking" blog. READ MORE
Tags: Small Fleets, ELDs, E-logs
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:12 AM | » Comments(2)
"These guys are out here on the road 24/7, so are we. Why not make it a better working relationship?" READ MORE
Tags: Indiana, Image, Enforcement
Author: Deborah Lockridge | Posted @ Wednesday, September 23, 2015 1:48 PM | » Comments(5)