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Drivers•by Wayne Parham•March 28, 2024

Listen to Drivers — and Respond — for Better Retention

Truck drivers have incredibly tough jobs. So, when they tell you there's a problem, you need to pay attention.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•March 27, 2024

NACFE: Natural Gas a Viable Short-Term Decarbonization Option

Natural gas is cleaner burning and produces a lower carbon footprint than diesel. However, it’s not a zero-emissions choice, said the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in a new report.

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Drivers•by Wayne Parham•March 27, 2024

Invest in Truck Drivers’ Lives to Improve Retention 

Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your heavy-duty trucking business is a great way to boost retention.

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Drivers•by Wayne Parham•March 26, 2024

Why Do Truck Drivers Leave — Really? 

Drivers change jobs for many different reasons. But money and quality of life tend to be the main issues they leave fleets.

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Safety & Compliance•by Jack Roberts•March 22, 2024

The ELD Hacking Threat: Q&A with Serjon's Urban Jonson

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.

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Drivers•by Wayne Parham•March 22, 2024

How Can Trucking Fleets Keep the Best Drivers?

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.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•March 18, 2024

Q&A: Uptake’s Jim Rice on How Data-Driven Insights Improve PM Efficiency

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.

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Fleet Management•Cover Story•by Deborah Lockridge•March 14, 2024

How Trucking Companies Can Find Opportunities in Delivery

There are opportunities in big-and-bulky and white-glove delivery — but also challenges.

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Safety & Compliance•by Jim Park•March 13, 2024

Q&A: Road-Aware's Bullock on Ending Truck Rollovers, Downhill Runaway Trucks

Brian Bullock, founder of Road-Aware Safety Systems, believes better training and new technology could end truck rollovers forever.

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Fuel Smarts•by Wayne Parham•March 12, 2024

How Trucking is Fighting Fuel Card Fraud — And What You Can Do

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting commercial fuel cards and fueling transactions. Trucking companies, fuel-card providers, technology companies and more are fighting back.

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