Invest in Truck Drivers’ Lives to Improve Retention
Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your business is a great way to boost retention.
Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your business is a great way to boost retention.
Drivers change jobs for many different reasons. But money and quality of life tend to be the main issues they leave fleets.
Electronic logging devices are easy prey for hackers looking to gain access to your fleet's data and IT systems. Urban Jonson with Serjon tells HDT what bad actors hope to achieve by hacking into ELDs and how fleets can protect themselves.
Communication and culture work together to create an atmosphere where a driver will be less likely to look for greener pastures. Learn why drivers leave and how to craft a top-tier culture in this HDT series.
Data gives technicians a more complete understanding of a maintenance issue. Jim Rice, president of Uptake, explains how a service that translates data into actionable insights that can help fleets stay ahead of potential equipment failures.
There are opportunities in big-and-bulky and white-glove delivery — but also challenges.
Brian Bullock, founder of Road-Aware Safety Systems, believes better training and new technology could end truck rollovers forever.
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting commercial fuel cards and fueling transactions. Trucking companies, fuel-card providers, technology companies and more are fighting back.
Artificial intelligence can make supply chains more efficient. And efficiency is an important thing — but it is not everything, writes HDT's Deborah Lockridge.
Multi-speed transmissions are utterly necessary with diesel engines to keep engine operating speed within a very limited bandwidth for performance and efficiency. Electric motor have much broader power and efficiency curves, demanding far fewer gear ratios.
Most modern trailer suspensions are basically maintenance free, but that doesn't mean they are impervious to damage or normal wear and tear. Regular inspections will keep your rolling stock rolling.
It looked great. But the Big Horn left a lot to be desired behind the steering wheel.
Heavy Duty Trucking honors 20 new or significantly improved products announced in 2023 for their innovation, ability to address an industry issue, and potential to affect a fleet’s bottom line.
Did you know your driver manuals and safety policies could be used against you? Find out how plaintiffs’ attorneys use the ‘Rules of the Road.’
DDA Transport recognized the importance of reducing its carbon footprint, but it needed a solution that wouldn’t burden the company with infrastructure constraints or costly maintenance.
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