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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.

Articlesby David CullenDecember 17, 2018

TPMS or ATIS… or Both?

Having two systems at work to protect your tire investment may be better than having just one.

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Articlesby David CullenDecember 11, 2018

2018 Class 8 Truck Update

If your fleet needs new Class 8 trucks, there’s plenty to pick from, including several brand-new models and a host of advanced features.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 6, 2018

Government Report Calls for 20-Year Fix of Interstate Highways

A congressionally mandated report finds the future of the Interstate Highway System so at risk that it recommends that drastic action should be taken over a period of years-- including hiking federal fuel taxes and allowing tolling and per-mile-charges on more interstate routes.

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Articlesby David CullenDecember 5, 2018

Q&A: ZF on How Advanced Technologies Can Improve Trucking Efficiency and Safety

Mitja Schulz, senior vice president, Commercial Vehicle Technology for ZF, spoke with HDT about how advanced technologies can improve efficiency and safety for trucking.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 30, 2018

Daimler Mexico Chief Aiming to Boost Customers’ Success

Determined to ensure its customers can meet the challenges they face operating in Mexico, Daimler is working to help “influence them to turn into performance-seekers” who will "grasp the importance of becoming early adopters of technology.”

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Articlesby David CullenNovember 16, 2018

ELD Lessons Learned

Two compliance experts weigh in on key enforcement issues for electronic logs.

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Articlesby David CullenNovember 16, 2018

What's New in Medium Duty

There are more options than ever for midrange truck and cargo van buyers, from powertrain and fuel choices to driver amenities.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 13, 2018

EPA Aims to Cut NOx Emissions from Heavy-Duty Trucks

Seemingly acting out of character, the Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 13 announced it will launch a rulemaking to further cut the emission of nitrogen oxide from diesel-powered heavy-duty trucks.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenNovember 11, 2018

Lest We Forget

It's Veterans Day, but also a day to solemnly remember all those who died in World War I, which finally ended after four years of carnage on this day 100 years ago. Commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 1, 2018

Volvo Trucks’ Voorhoeve: Trucking in Throes of ‘Exciting Times’

According to Peter Voorhoeve, who just weeks ago took over the reins at Volvo Truck North America, the OEM’s Class 8 market share in the U.S. has risen almost two percentage points in less than a year – from 8.6% for 2017 to 10.5% so far in 2018.

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