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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 CullenJuly 22, 2021

Study: The Dangers of Distracted Truck Drivers

The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.

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Newsby David CullenJuly 19, 2021

Bumpy Road Ahead as Highway Bill Heads to Senate

Some key stakeholders seek changes before Senate takes up highway bill passed by the House.

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Articlesby David CullenJuly 16, 2021

Digitizing Freight: What Does It Mean For Your Fleet?

Tapping digital technologies improves visibility for shippers and brokers and quality of life for drivers.

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Newsby David CullenJune 24, 2021

State of Logistics: A Tale of Two Different Years

The U.S. economy is expected to grow 7.7% this year, largely on the strength of higher vaccinations rates and the country’s slow but steady return to normal life.

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Newsby David CullenJune 24, 2021

CTA to Petition Supreme Court on AB5 Ruling

The California Trucking Association plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to consider its case against the state’s new worker classification law.

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Newsby David CullenJune 23, 2021

Congress Kicks the Highway Trust Fund Down the Road Again

In what’s become something of a tradition in Washington, rather than rolling up the proverbial sleeves to hammer out a better way to finance the Highway Trust Fund, Congress took the easy way out.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenJune 18, 2021

Infrastructure on Capitol Hill: On Two Tracks to Somewhere

It’s likely an infrastructure bill will pass. But how big it will be, and who will pay for it, rides on lots of politicking.

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Articlesby David CullenMay 17, 2021

Talking Diesel Aftertreatment Maintenance

Diesel aftertreatment systems remain the source of much confusion and frustration for fleets and drivers alike.

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Articlesby David CullenMay 11, 2021

Drivers Key to Last-Mile Success

Success at last-mile delivery rides on fielding safety-focused and customer-oriented drivers.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenApril 23, 2021

Gaming Out The Biden Infrastructure Proposal on Capitol Hill

The Biden Administration's American Jobs Act, the core of which is infrastructure funding, is on a long road to becoming law – replete with more twists and turns than a mountain highway.

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