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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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Guest Voices •by Mark Wallin, Phillips Connect•May 27, 2026

The Real Cost of Trailer Tires: Why It's Not Just a Maintenance Problem Anymore

Tire wear isn't random. The trucking fleet with a tire program that knows which trailers, positions, and routes are punishing tires the hardest is the one that buys fewer of them.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•May 7, 2026

30 Days on the Road: April 2026

There was a glut of good news for the North American trucking industry. HDT's Jack Roberts takes a look back at our major stories from the month.

Guest Voices •by Neil Cawse, Geotab•April 15, 2026

A New Argument for Electrification: Managing Fuel Volatility

As oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict and a blocked Strait of Hormuz, fleets are feeling the squeeze in real time. In this guest column, Geotab's Neil Cawse argues electrification is no longer just about sustainability or ROI — it’s about insulating operations from what he calls a "volatility tax."

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 13, 2026

Are Diesel Shortages Something to Worry About Again?

There’s a certain déjà vu when tensions flare in the Middle East and diesel price spikes can give you panic attacks. What parallels are there between the current situation and the 1970s energy crisis?

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•April 6, 2026

30 Days on the Road: HDT's Monthly News Roundup for March 2026

HDT's Monthly News Roundup takes a look at the major North American trucking industry news stories from March, 2026.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•March 30, 2026

NOx Isn’t Laughing Gas. Let’s Clear That Up.

A recent EPA reference mixed up NOx and nitrous oxide. It’s an easy mistake. Just not one you expect to see in emissions policy. Let’s look at the difference.

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

The Robots are Here

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.

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