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Fleet Managementby Jerry PaulsonOctober 14, 2025

Why Trucking Companies Should Consider Accounts Receivable Insurance

Accounts receivable (A/R) insurance protects trucking companies against the risk that a customer won’t pay their invoices.

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Fleet Managementby Avery ViseOctober 13, 2025

Is Trucking Capacity Tighter Than It Looks?

Based on data released in September, it looks like a tight driver supply might be closer than we thought.

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Maintenanceby Deborah LockridgeOctober 2, 2025

Why Zero-Emission Trucks See Higher Tire Wear

More torque, more weight, more wear: 4Gen Logistics shares more insights into the tire trade-offs of going electric with heavy-duty trucks.

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Fleet Managementby Asparuh Koev, CEO of TransmetricsOctober 1, 2025

How Small Fleets Can Compete Faced By Broker Consolidation And Uncertain Freight Market

As big brokers grow stronger, small heavy-duty trucking fleets need strategies to survive. Learn how transparency, diversification, and agility make the difference.

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Fleet Managementby Ben WilkensSeptember 22, 2025

How Today's Cybercriminals Con Their Way Into Trucking Operations

Trucking cybersecurity starts with people, not just firewalls. From fake invoices to phony IT calls, cybercriminals are tricking employees to gain access. Here’s what fleets need to know.

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Safety & Complianceby Jennifer DeAngelis, Operation Lifesaver Inc.September 18, 2025

A Trucker’s Guide to Railroad Crossing Safety and ENS Signs

Learn how truck drivers can safely navigate railroad crossings, avoid collisions, and use ENS signs to stop trains in emergencies.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 18, 2025

More Than a Logo: What HDT’s Rebrand Means for Heavy-Duty Trucking Fleets

Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge explains in this editorial why Heavy Duty Trucking has a new logo and how it reflects how trucking, and HDT, are evolving.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 15, 2025

Dual-Facing Dashcams Gain Traction in 2025 Safety Survey

Trucking fleets are investing more in both tried-and-true safety practices and advanced technology, shows the Heavy Duty Trucking/Work Truck 2025 Safety Survey. Maintenance and safety policies remain the foundation, but dual-facing cameras and air disc brakes are reshaping the safety landscape.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 12, 2025

Protecting High-Value Reefer Freight: Insurance Insights for Trucking Fleet Managers

From maintenance to telematics, here’s how fleets can protect temperature-controlled freight and avoid claims. Scott Cornell of Travelers Insurance shares insider tips to help fleets reduce reefer breakdowns and spoilage losses.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsSeptember 9, 2025

Electric Terminal Tractors Lead the Charge

There are solid business and operational cases for electric yard tractors.

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