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David Cullen

[Former] Business/Washington Contributing Editor

David Cullen has been covering trucking for top-tier media platforms continuously since 1981. He served as executive editor of Heavy Duty Trucking from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that was executive editor of a fleet-focused magazine, where he was on staff from 1989 to 2015. He launched his career in 1981 with DES (Diesel Equipment Superintendent), where he served as managing editor from 1985 to 1989.

Cullen is known for his coverage of legislative and regulatory issues affecting the trucking industry, as well as fleet business related topics.

Cullen is a recipient of several Jesse H. Neal Awards for Outstanding Journalism and numerous ASPBE AZBEE Awards for Excellence in business-to-business journalism, as well as ASPBE's Annual Stephen Barr Award for Individual Feature Writing.

Newsby David CullenApril 30, 2019

Ryder Notches 15% Rise for Record Q1 Revenue of $2.2 Billion

Ryder has reported that in the first quarter of 2019, revenue and earnings before tax grew in all three of its business segments-- fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions.

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Newsby David CullenApril 25, 2019

Celadon Admits to Securities Fraud, Must Pay $42 Million in Restitution

The Department of Justice announced on April 25 that Celadon Group, Inc. has agreed to pay $42.2 million in restitution for filing materially false and misleading statements to investors and falsifying books, records, and accounts.

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Newsby David CullenApril 25, 2019

Dana Boosting Presence in Electric Trucks

Dana is expanding its presence in the electric truck arena, given a trio of announcements made on April 24 that lead off with the launch of a new direct-drive electric powertrain.

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Newsby David CullenApril 23, 2019

Allison Boosts Electric-Truck Activity with Two Key Acquisitions

Allison is growing its stake in commercial vehicle electrification with the purchase of Vantage Power and of the electric vehicle systems division of AxleTech.

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Articlesby David CullenApril 23, 2019

How to Deal With FDA's Food Hauling Rules

To transport food compliantly, fleets must adopt certain best practices and consider adding advanced technology.

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Newsby David CullenApril 4, 2019

SEC Charges Former Roadrunner Transportation Execs with Accounting Fraud

The former CFO and two other former executives of Roadrunner Transportation Systems have been charged with accounting fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission for manipulating the company’s financial results to meet earnings targets and projections.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenApril 4, 2019

ATA Takes Madison Avenue to Pitch Highway Funding on Capitol Hill

A new advertising and grassroots campaign by ATA might just sell Congress on fixing our roads. Commentary by David Cullen, Executive Editor.

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Newsby David CullenApril 1, 2019

Heavy Duty Trucking Names its 2019 Truck Fleet Innovators

Seven executives are being recognized by HDT for their leadership and forward-thinking in managing truck fleet operations and employees.

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Videosby David CullenMarch 28, 2019

On the Spot: FCCC's All-Electric Chassis [Video]

FCCC’s product manager for commercial trucks takes HDT on a tour of the technology behind the company's MT50e — a chassis newly configured with all-electric power.

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Articlesby David CullenMarch 25, 2019

Q&A: Ryder's Chris Nordh on Electric Trucks, Future Tech

Ryder System's senior director of advanced vehicle technology and global fuel products, Chris Nordh, spoke with HDT about the prospect of commercial electric vehicles and future technologies for transportation.

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