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Equipmentby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2018

The Lowly Fifth Wheel Receives a Technology Boost

Even the fifth wheel, the most basic of trucking components, is finally getting a technological update to make them safer and easier to use.

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Fuel Smartsby Rolf LockwoodJuly 2, 2018

Commentary: Are SuperTrucks a Waste of Money?

SuperTrucks have been called a waste of taxpayer money or government-funded marketing. Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood might disagree.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachJuly 2, 2018

Upgrade, Update, Integrate Your Trucking Management Software

Whether you rip out your old system or upgrade your current one, keeping pace with technology is key to success.

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Fuel Smartsby Kurt Ilgenfritz, ExxonMobilJuly 2, 2018

The Importance of Diesel Quality for Your Business

Even though many fleets think diesel fuel is just diesel fuel, the right fuel formulation and supplier can have an impact on operations.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJune 29, 2018

Commentary: California’s new ‘ABCs’ Spell Bad News for Owner-Operator Fleets

A California Supreme Court decision has made it much tougher for trucking companies to use owner-operators in the state, some groups say it will effectively end the practice. Commentary by Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.

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AftermarketCover Storyby Denise RondiniJune 29, 2018

The Shifting World of Aftermarket Parts

How e-commerce, consolidation, new competition, and technology and integration are changing the aftermarket.

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Driversby Steven MartinezJune 28, 2018

Truck Parking Project Could Help Drivers Find Spaces

The Truck Parking Information Management Systems project is the first real attempt at a comprehensive system to help truck drivers find available nearby parking.

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Equipmentby David CullenJune 28, 2018

ZF Unveils its Latest Roadmap to Electric and Automated Trucks and More

German component manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen AG showed off its vision of the future of trucking and logistics at the company's Technology Day, unveiling new electric and automated vehicle technologies.

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Fleet Managementby Doug ClarkJune 21, 2018

How to Successfully Navigate Technology Evolution

Every aspect of a fleet’s operation is being affected by technology; embracing it is critical for future success.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsJune 21, 2018

Quick Spin: Volvo FL Electric Truck

HDT's Jack Roberts gets behind the wheel of one of Volvo's new electric trucks in Sweden, as Volvo shows that electric truck technology is ready to go to work in some real-world fleet operations.

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