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All That's Trucking

Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge's take on anything and everything related to trucking,

Deborah Lockridge

Editor and Associate Publisher

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Guest Voices

Guest Voices features contributed posts from members of the trucking and transportation industry on ...

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On the Road

Straight talk on trucking from a driver turned award-winning journalist.

Jim Park

Former HDT Equipment Editor

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Truck Tech

Insights on ground-breaking technical developments and trends in an industry being transformed by te...

Jack Roberts

Executive Editor

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All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•December 29, 2020

Predicting Trucking in 2020 – 10 Years Ago

A decade ago, what predictions about trucking in 2020 were spot-on? Which were far-fetched? What did we miss altogether?

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•December 29, 2020

Imagining a Completely Driverless Truck

A truck designed from the ground up with only minimal considerations for human passengers would be a radically different vehicle from the ones on the road today.

Locking It In•by Rolf Lockwood•December 21, 2020

What Exactly is Torque in a Truck Engine, Anyway?

Is there anything better than having gobs of pounds-feet at your beck and call? Rolf Lockwood talks about what torque is and why it's important in his Locking it In blog.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•December 7, 2020

Like to Drive? Don't Worry About the Robots.

Some people like to drive. Other people, not so much. Why autonomous technology will be a good thing for both groups.

Locking It In•by Rolf Lockwood•December 7, 2020

Fuel Cells Really Are on the Way to Trucking

Hydrogen fuel cells are coming on strong, and maybe sooner than you think, says Rolf Lockwood in his Locking it In blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•November 25, 2020

Trucking Needs to Lead the Way as COVID-19 Cases Surge

“You hear me say it all the time – nothing we do is worth getting hurt or hurting others," said Werner CEO Derek Leathers in a new video to company associates about the importance of not letting our guard down on COVID-19. It's a message the entire industry should take to heart.

Guest Voices •by Randal Kaufman, Black & Veatch•November 24, 2020

Electrified Trucking: Getting in Gear Should Begin Now

There are complex questions to address in adding electric trucks to your fleet, but that's all the more reason to get started sooner rather than later.

Locking It In•by Rolf Lockwood•November 20, 2020

In Praise of NACFE

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is an invaluable resource, and its expertise is free, says Rolf Lockwood in his Locking it In blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•November 2, 2020

Greener Fuels on the Way to Zero Emissions

Clean diesel engines and renewable fuels still have a place in the quest for sustainable transportation, despite all the excitement around electric trucks.

Trailer Talk•by Stephane Babcock•October 23, 2020

Can You Guess What's in That Trailer?

You don’t always know what’s in the trailers that pass you on the road. But some of those trailers are carrying something a little more dangerous that frozen food or new bedding…like, maybe, a nuclear weapon. But this isn’t an ordinary trailer; this is a trailer specifically made to not only carry this type of payload, but protect it at all costs.

Guest Voices •by Jeff Clark•October 19, 2020

Thankful Thoughts from the Road [Commentary]

As a professional driver, I am thankful to be needed. There are over 30 million people who have filed for unemployment since the virus. Working at this point is a blessing. Without work, I think I would be going nuts.

Trailer Talk•by Deborah Lockridge•October 8, 2020

How Trailers Are Harnessing 'Free' Energy

Can trailers play a more active role in sustainable transport beyond aerodynamic add-ons or low-rolling-resistance tires? Some companies think so.

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