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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.

Newsby Vesna BrajkovicOctober 6, 2021

Truck Drivers, Techs Most Satisfied at Smaller Fleets

WorkHound’s mid-year report of driver feedback revealed that drivers, technicians and office workers at trucking companies prefer smaller companies where workers are accustomed to more frequent and personal communication.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 28, 2021

Q&A: Kodiak's Next-Gen Autonomous Truck

In an interview with HDT, Kodiak Robotics CEO Don Burnette discusses the company’s plans to more than double its fleet with its newly unveiled fourth-generation autonomous truck.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 23, 2021

Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled for Steering Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 100,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to an insufficiently tightened drag link taper joint. If the joint becomes loose, it can lead to loss of steering control.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 22, 2021

Making the Case for Renewable Fuels in Trucking

While truck electrification matures, renewable fuels — such as renewable diesel, natural gas, and propane autogas — are ready to make internal combustion engines greener today.

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Photo Galleriesby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 17, 2021

ATA's TMC Fall Meeting 2021 [Photos]

Get a peek into ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council Fall Meeting held in Cleveland between Sept. 12-16.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 14, 2021

Drov Smart Trailer Platform Offered on Stoughton Trailers

Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne smart trailer platform can read any sensor on the trailer, change and control tire pressure, enable camera setups on the trailer, and provide driver alerts connect to the driver.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 13, 2021

Transtex Trailer Aero Kit Meets CARB Standards

Transtex’s Edge TopKit+ system, featuring aerodynamic side and top rear fairings and mud flaps, has been pre-approved to meet California Air Resources Board emissions standards for 2021 to 2023 model year trailers.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 10, 2021

3 Easy Ways to Improve Fleet Cybersecurity

During The Machinery Haulers Association’s 2021 Safety and Security Conference, Trans-System’s CIO shared three easy ways fleets can boost their cybersecurity efforts.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 30, 2021

Hurricane Ida Prompts Refinery Shutdowns, Limited Truck Service

Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm on Aug. 29, leading to widespread flooding and power outages across the state and shutdowns at major refineries along the Mississippi River.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 30, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Maintenance Costs Expected to Rise

While repair and maintenance costs decreased considerably in 2019, the industry could see an increase in maintenance costs driven by a strong demand for trucking. Here's the maintenance you need to know from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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