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Fleet Managementby Vesna BrajkovicNovember 28, 2022

Who Hauled the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree?

A husband-and-wife truck driver team for Hardy Brothers delivered the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. Read what it takes to transport the tree.

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Fleet Managementby Jeff KauffmanNovember 22, 2022

How a Softer Economy is Affecting Transportation Earnings

While the economy continues to grow, it appears to be doing so at a slower rate, and freight yields are coming under increasing pressure, HDT's Contributing Economic Analyst Jeff Kauffman.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenNovember 21, 2022

Tolling is Getting Creative... and Costly for Trucking [Commentary]

Trucking often bears the greatest burden in tolling schemes, says HDT Business/Washington Contributing Editor David Cullen.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeNovember 17, 2022

Q&A: Navistar Moving into the Passing Lane

Navistar is back on the offensive. We talked to Göran Nyberg on where the company stands with electrification, autonomous technology, the integration with new parent Traton, and more.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkNovember 8, 2022

How Cylinder Deactivation Can Help Meet 2027 Emissions Targets

Jacobs Vehicle Systems is demonstrating how controlling NOx in-engine with cylinder deactivation could be a better way to meet 2027 emissions regulations compared to larger, more complex, and exasperating aftertreatment systems.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkNovember 7, 2022

California’s Straight-Truck TRU Deadline Puts the Squeeze on Fleets

All refrigerated straight trucks operating in California must be zero-emission by 2029, under new rules taking effect next year.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeNovember 2, 2022

AB5: 6 Possible Strategies for Trucking Fleets and Owner-Operators

Read about the pros and cons of potential solutions motor carriers can take to keep using independent contractor drivers under California's AB5 law, outlined during an American Trucking Associations educational session.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkOctober 19, 2022

How to Get Trucks Ready for Winter

Trucks need a little care and attention to get through winter unscathed. Here’s what fleets should check before the snow starts flying.

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Fleet Managementby Ronnie WendtOctober 19, 2022

5 Steps to Create a Safer Trucking Fleet

Follow these recommendations for making fleets safer as nuclear verdicts run rampant.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Ronnie WendtOctober 18, 2022

How Fleets Can Mitigate Nuclear Verdicts

Strategies and tactics that can help trucking fleets keep nuclear verdicts at bay, and help expose the monster under the bed.

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