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Driversby Ronnie WendtApril 28, 2023

Research: Truck Drivers Mistrust Driver-Facing Cameras

Privacy concerns and potential misuse of footage are key concerns, survey respondents said.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeApril 27, 2023

The Rush to Battery-Electric Trucks: Putting the Cart Before the Horse

Trucking fleets are hearing from their utilities that the power they’ll need for charging infrastructure just isn’t there — at least not right now. HDT's Deborah Lockridge reflects on the challenges of truck fleet electrification in her latest editorial column.

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Fleet Managementby Jeff KauffmanApril 25, 2023

Are Trucking Share Prices an Accurate Economic Predictor?

Jeff Kauffman, HDT's contributing economic analyst, takes a look at economic and trucking indicators reflecting an upcoming economic downturn.

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Fleet Managementby Vesna BrajkovicApril 22, 2023

Planting the Seed: Introducing Children to Trucking

How can trucking keep young people interested in the industry? One retired elementary school teacher thinks it’s important to expose students of all ages to many different career paths, trucking included, through picture books.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkApril 20, 2023

Is Hydrogen for Heavy Trucks a Fantasy?

Digging deep into how hydrogen could be produced and used by heavy trucks suggests that our current understanding might be deeply flawed. It’s likely to be three times more expensive than the battery option, and it won’t be that much greener than diesel.

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Fleet Managementby Vesna BrajkovicApril 19, 2023

The Art of Team Driving to Create an Unbreakable Cold Chain

Learn how Wisconsin's Krueger Wholesale Florist uses team drivers to ensure weekly nonstop routes get fresh flowers and plants distributed around the clock.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenApril 17, 2023

Truck Drivers Camera Shy? No Wonder Why. [Commentary]

Don’t go all “1984” with the driver-facing cameras. That you have the right to peer into the cab doesn’t mean you have to see all at all times, says HDT's David Cullen in the Passing Zone column.

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How Ascend is Using Immersive Learning for Driver Training

An interactive training platform allows Ascend to create customized safety lessons for its drivers and streamline orientation while making learning more fun and meaningful.

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EquipmentCover Storyby David CullenApril 9, 2023

4 Trends Driving Demand for Truck Leasing

Leasing providers aim to help overcome challenges buffeting fleets. Here are four trends driving truck leasing.

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Fleet Managementby Vesna BrajkovicApril 6, 2023

What's the Definition of Regional Trucking?

While most fleets mean the same thing when they refer to regional trucking operations, there’s not one true definition across the board when it comes to mileage. Here's how some break it down.

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