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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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Passing Zone•by David Cullen•April 23, 2021

Gaming Out The Biden Infrastructure Proposal on Capitol Hill

The Biden Administration's American Jobs Act, the core of which is infrastructure funding, is on a long road to becoming law – replete with more twists and turns than a mountain highway.

Guest Voices •by Robert Poole, Reason Foundation•April 16, 2021

3 Factors That May Support Commercial Services at Rest Areas

The Reason Foundation’s Robert Poole suggests the Interstate System should have state-of-the-art service plazas, and that three factors may lead to support for reconsideration of the no-commercial-services rule for interstate rest areas.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 12, 2021

The Slippery Definition of Infrastructure

As Congress returns to Washington this week, the debate over what, exactly, constitutes “infrastructure” is cranking up as President Joe Biden starts work to get a version of his American Jobs Plan passed.

Trailer Talk•by Terri Lucas, SkyBitz•April 12, 2021

5 Ways Data Analysis Maximizes the Value of Trailer Telematics

Are you getting the most out of your trailer telematics investment?

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•March 22, 2021

The Cons of the Pro Act

The ABC test raises its head on Capitol Hill: Sweeping federal labor legislation could threaten trucking's independent contractor model.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•February 25, 2021

How a Biden Executive Order Could Mean Stricter Regulations

What trucking issues could be affected by a Biden administration move to change the cost/benefit analysis of significant regulations?

Guest Voices •by Mike Birge, Hub International•February 18, 2021

4 Trends to Consider in Fleet Risk Management

In 2021, legacy issues like driver shortage and higher insurance costs will persist, and there’s no end to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A risk management expert's outlook.

Passing Zone•by Deborah Lockridge•February 17, 2021

4 Ways Washington May Change Trucking Laws and Regulations

As the balance of power in Washington has shifted, trucking likely will see changes in laws and regulations. But how that happens isn't just like the Schoolhouse Rock version of "I'm Just a Bill."

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•February 11, 2021

Infrastructure Action Will Require Compromise in Washington

Politico.com included infrastructure plans among the 2016 presidential campaigns’ unlikeliest promises. Will we see real action on infrastructure funding under President Biden?

Guest Voices •by Fred Fakkema and Gary Schmidt, Zonar•January 31, 2021

8 Changes to Expect in Trucking in 2021

With the start of a new year and new administration in D.C., we are likely to see major shifts in the commercial trucking industry, particularly in the form of regulations that focus on speed limits and electric vehicles.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•January 26, 2021

Follow the Money if You’re Tracking Autonomous Truck Technology

Lots of new partners and high-dollar investments indicate autonomous truck research and development is entering a new phase.

Guest Voices •by Vic Shao, Amply Power•January 25, 2021

3 Cleantech Predictions for the 2020s

Why one cleantech entrepreneur is convinced the 2020s will one day be remembered as a golden age of rapid innovation in deploying clean energy solutions – including electric fleet vehicles – at scale.

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