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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.)

Guest Voices by Chris Oliver, CMO of Trucker PathNovember 6, 2023

Addressing the Truck Parking Problem

A successful strategy for solving the need versus capacity equation is to use technology to go beyond just what’s available, says this author in our Guest Voices blog.

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Guest Voices by Kevin Abramson, Cover WhaleJune 21, 2023

All Industry Players Must Have a Seat at the EV Adoption Table

With major uncertainties about customer demand, battery supply, and the speed at which a national network of charging stations can be established, it will take more than regulation to bring the trucking industry into the future, says Kevin Abramson, president of Cover Whale, in this guest commentary.

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Guest Voices by Charlie Willmott, WillGo Transportation ConsultingNovember 15, 2022

Are Your Intermodal Chassis Properly Tested and Approved?

AAR testing is the “high bar” that every chassis brand and model must match. Make sure the chassis you are buying comply in full with all regulatory requirements and, in particular, the AAR prescribed testing criteria.

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Guest Voices by Caitlyn Chacon, Senior Counsel at SamsaraAugust 8, 2022

Why the Young Driver Apprenticeship Program Could be Key to Trucking’s Future

Recruiting younger drivers into the trucking industry — and training them safely — could be instrumental in addressing the growing driver shortage. The new federal apprenticeship program could help close the gap.

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Guest Voices by Paul Cupka, Fairfax County Department of Vehicle ServicesJuly 28, 2022

Don't Wait to Train Technicians How to Maintain Electric Vehicles

When it comes to technician training, are we going to ignore alternative forms of vehicle power, such as electric drivetrains, hydrogen, and natural gas, like we did with aftertreatment?

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Guest Voices by Rick Mihelic, director of emerging technologies, NACFEApril 21, 2022

Fuel-Cell Trucks and the Sleeper Enigma

Will the future of long-haul heavy-duty trucks be hydrogen or battery-electric? NACFE's Rick Mihelic points out an important factor that no one's talking about.

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