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Vesna Brajkovic

Managing Editor

Vesna Brajkovic has covered sectors of the transportation industry since 2016, including trucking, railroading, the automotive aftermarket and aviation. As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects.

She has particular interest in legislative and regulatory issues, driver diversity and maintenance management. Previously, she served on the editorial teams of various business-to-business magazines covering trucking, the automotive aftermarket, railroading, transit and aviation.

Brajkovic holds a B.A. in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Brajkovic resides in Milwaukee. She can be reached at vbrajkovic@truckinginfo.com.

Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicJune 16, 2021

How Proper Truck Tire Pressure Saves Fleets Fuel

For maximum fuel efficiency from tires, go beyond passive tire pressure monitoring and look to telematics data.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJune 15, 2021

ATRI: Young Drivers Most Likely To Use Apps to Find Truck Parking

An ATRI survey found that the use of truck parking apps is more prevalent among younger drivers. Why could that be?

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJune 15, 2021

Diesel, Oil Prices Climb

Diesel and crude oil prices are the highest recorded in years as consumption surges in the U.S.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJune 14, 2021

Canada ELD Mandate Deadline Passes with No Certified Devices

Canada's June 12 ELD mandate implementation date came and went with no actual devices certified yet – but a second certification company has been named.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJune 9, 2021

Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Trucking Mileage Tax

If the measure is approved by the Connecticut governor as expected, beginning in January 2022 the state will collect fees from trucks weighing 26,000 pounds or more.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicJune 8, 2021

Retention Practices: Align With Shippers That Care About Your Drivers

Can fleets control how forces on the outside treat their drivers? Garner Trucking, a five-time honoree on the Best Fleets to Drive For list, is doing its part to try.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJune 3, 2021

Class 8 Truck Orders Backlogged Until 2022

As OEMs race to keep up with new truck demand and full order books, it’s possible the trucking industry could again log record order volumes when the OEMs open orders for 2022.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicJune 1, 2021

Retention Practices: Offer a Mentorship Program

Grand Island Express — named a Best Fleet to Drive For for the 10th consecutive year — pairs up its most successful and experienced drivers with new recruits to support their transition into the fleet.

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Photo Galleriesby Vesna BrajkovicMay 20, 2021

Prime's New Amenity-Packed Driver Facility [Photos]

The new building includes a salon, spa, daycare, gym, private bunk rooms, basketball court, healthcare, lounge and a cafe serving 2,500 meals each week to recruit and retain truck drivers.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicMay 20, 2021

Trucking Advocates Push Back on Truck-Only Tax Proposal

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association submitted a letter to lawmakers calling truck-only taxes, like one suggested by Sen. John Cornyn, discriminatory.

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