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Guest Voices

Guest Voices features contributed posts from members of the trucking and transportation industry on a variety of current issues. (Opinions of the authors are their own and may not reflect those of HDT.)

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Guest Voices •by Lotte Vanden Wyngaert and and Pablo Pires, Trimble•September 9, 2026

Fragmented AI: Why Trucking Must Take Security More Seriously

As AI becomes embedded throughout transportation operations, the result can be a tech environment that looks more advanced on paper, but isn't necessarily more efficient, secure, or manageable in practice.

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Guest Voices •by Ben Groeneveld, Syncron•June 26, 2026

We've Been Thinking About Truck Uptime Backward

The truck repair operations that minimize downtime aren’t necessarily the ones with the fastest technicians. They’re the ones who have the part.

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Guest Voices •by Mark Wallin, Phillips Connect•May 27, 2026

The Real Cost of Trailer Tires: Why It's Not Just a Maintenance Problem Anymore

Tire wear isn't random. The trucking fleet with a tire program that knows which trailers, positions, and routes are punishing tires the hardest is the one that buys fewer of them.

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Guest Voices •by Neil Cawse, Geotab•April 15, 2026

A New Argument for Electrification: Managing Fuel Volatility

As oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict and a blocked Strait of Hormuz, fleets are feeling the squeeze in real time. In this guest column, Geotab's Neil Cawse argues electrification is no longer just about sustainability or ROI — it’s about insulating operations from what he calls a "volatility tax."

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Guest Voices •by Charlie Willmott, WillGo Transportation Consulting•September 23, 2025

The Time is Now to Expand Longer Combination Vehicles [Opinion]

The reauthorization of the federal highway bill offers a rare chance to advance double 53-foot LCVs. Industry leaders shouldn’t miss it, says a longtime trailer industry professional in this Guest Voices blog post.

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Guest Voices •by Cliff Creech, Phillips Connect•September 16, 2025

The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Smart Trailer Tech Installations [Commentary]

Free installation of smart trailer technologies may sound good on paper, but you could end up paying down the road.

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