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Sept 23-25, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

All That's Trucking

Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge's take on anything and everything related to trucking,

Deborah Lockridge

Editor and Associate Publisher

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Guest Voices

Guest Voices features contributed posts from members of the trucking and transportation industry on ...

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On the Road

Straight talk on trucking from a driver turned award-winning journalist.

Jim Park

Former HDT Equipment Editor

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Truck Tech

Insights on ground-breaking technical developments and trends in an industry being transformed by te...

Jack Roberts

Executive Editor

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Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•March 6, 2026

The Major Autonomous News No One is Talking About

Both Aurora Innovation and PlusAI have made under-the-radar announcements that signal a massive game-changer for trucking is coming soon.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•March 3, 2026

HDT's Monthly News Roundup: February 2026

February was dreary and dull -- as usual. But the North American trucking industry finally showed some signs of life. But how long that will last is anybody's guess.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•January 29, 2026

Like it or Not, The New Year is Here!

HDT's Monthly Trucking Newsletter looks back on the top stories from January, 2026.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•January 14, 2026

After a bruising year for trucking, CES 2026 felt subdued. Until it suddenly offered a glimpse of trucking's next disruption and reminded everyone that technology never waits for the next freight cycle.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•October 31, 2025

Robots and Road Rage

Computers never get angry. And that's a good thing on crowded stretch of interstate.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•October 2, 2025

For the Love of Old Trucks

Old trucks generally get ignored in classic car circles. Maybe that's changing.

Guest Voices •by Charlie Willmott, WillGo Transportation Consulting•September 23, 2025

The Time is Now to Expand Longer Combination Vehicles [Opinion]

The reauthorization of the federal highway bill offers a rare chance to advance double 53-foot LCVs. Industry leaders shouldn’t miss it, says a longtime trailer industry professional in this Guest Voices blog post.

Guest Voices •by Cliff Creech, Phillips Connect•September 16, 2025

The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Smart Trailer Tech Installations [Commentary]

Free installation of smart trailer technologies may sound good on paper, but you could end up paying down the road.

Guest Voices •by Jason Good, Good’s Insurance•August 22, 2025

Protecting Small Trucking Fleets from Scammers: Lessons from the Insurance Frontlines

Hijacked DOT numbers, fake invoices, and high-tech cargo theft are on the rise. A veteran trucking insurance broker shares how to spot trouble early — and why a trusted advisor may be your strongest defense.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•July 29, 2025

Don’t Feel Sorry for CARB and EPA: They had it Coming

Climate legislators overreached badly with the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. And now they’re paying a heavy price for their arrogance.

Guest Voices •by Joe Burke, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company•July 8, 2025

Tire Retreading Makes Sense for Trucking Fleets. H.R. 3401 Could Make It Even Smarter.

Retreaded tires offer trucking fleets cost savings, sustainability gains, and supply chain security. New legislation, H.R. 3401, could make retreads even more attractive and support U.S. jobs.

Guest Voices •by Anna Hansen, Center for Transportation and the Environment•June 1, 2025

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Are Ready for the Long Haul. Now Policymakers Must Act

Accelerating the growth of hydrogen-fuel-cell-truck adoption would help make zero-emission trucking is not only possible, but practical and profitable, argues the Center for Transportation and the Environment in this Guest Voices blog.

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