As a licensed commercial driver, HDT senior editor Jack Roberts often reports on ground-breaking technical developments and trends in an industry being transformed by technology. With more than two decades covering trucking, in Truck Tech he offers his insights on everything from the latest equipment, systems and components, to telematics and autonomous vehicle technologies.
Long-haul trucking was a key force in the great American economic boom after World War II. And it's still an important advantage for the U.S. in today's competitive global economy.
The stigma around recreational Marijuana usage is increasingly fading away and it is even being touted for its medicinal uses. How will a safety-focused trucking industry deal with this new cultural norm? Part 2 of HDT's Trucking Under the Influence series.
Why so much change in trucking? Why now? The answer is simple: There is a massive amount of money to be made.
A small group with a large reach is looking to expand its membership. If you haul construction iron, you ought to pay them a visit.
Akasol is one of Europe’s largest supplier of battery systems for commercial vehicles with hybrid-electric or all-electric drives and is now moving into the North American commercial vehicle market.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.
Dave Heller, vice president of government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association told the Machinery Haulers Association that ELDs are already providing never-before-seen data on truck use and how drivers spend their days-- all of which that will eventually yield better regulations and more efficient operations.
In yet another sign the economy may be cooling off, ACT Research said its most recent findings indicate a "significant" correction is looming for the North American Class 8 truck market.
Truck platooning technology has leapt far ahead of outdated laws designed to cut down on tailgating and convoys. A new, state-by-state initiative seeks to bring regulations in line with this new technology.
In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.