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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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Guest Voices •by Allen Schaeffer•September 20, 2019

Are We Near the End of the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Age?

The internal combustion engine powered by gasoline and diesel – isn’t vanishing anytime real soon, despite its demise becoming a regular feature in the popular media.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•September 19, 2019

Is Your Fleet Ready for a Recession?

Nobody wants a recession. That said, the time to prepare your business for the possibility of a recession is now.

Locking It In•by Rolf Lockwood•September 18, 2019

A Critical Design Fault in Connected Transportation

We’ve all heard about hacking computerized vehicles, but the risk may be worse than you think. A hacker with only modest resources could launch a massive attack against our automotive infrastructure.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•September 6, 2019

Short-Sighted Thinking at the FCC

As the possibilities of connected and autonomous vehicles become clearer, the head of the Federal Communications Commission wants to pull the plug on a dedicated Wi-Fi spectrum for vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•August 30, 2019

4 Ways Driver Managers Can Help You Keep Good Drivers

Is the driver shortage about demographics, pay, or how drivers are treated? HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge shares some ideas for how your driver managers or dispatchers can make a difference.

Trailer Talk•by David Cullen•August 29, 2019

‘Liquid Air’ Keeping the Chill in Euro Trailers

In Europe, emissions regulations mean companies are looking for alternatives to diesel-powered refrigeration units. Details on what one company is doing in the Trailer Talk blog.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•August 22, 2019

Some Sober Advice on the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's prep work for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse includes amassing an impressive amount of informational guidance online that can be accessed at a dedicated website. Commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•August 16, 2019

Trucking: America’s Unsung Economic Ace Card

Long-haul trucking was a key force in the great American economic boom after World War II. And it's still an important advantage for the U.S. in today's competitive global economy.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•August 16, 2019

Will Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Proposal Erase Detention Progress?

In general, the proposed changes to the hours of service rules announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Aug. 14 appear to be common-sense changes that were sought by many in the industry. But one thing troubled Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge -- and some drivers as well.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•August 8, 2019

To Understand Trucking Disruption, Look to the Money on the Table

Why so much change in trucking? Why now? The answer is simple: There is a massive amount of money to be made.

Guest Voices •by Paul Cupka•August 7, 2019

Imagine A Better World for Technicians

Even if we could find a way to fill every driver’s seat, our trucking industry and our nation would still be in dire straits. We need more technicians and we need them soon – but first some things have to change, says Paul Cupka with the Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services in this Guest Voices blog.

On the Road•by Jim Park•August 5, 2019

Driver Shortage? Sorry, Truckers Aren't Buying It

Equipment Editor Jim Park, himself a driver and owner-operator for 20 years, disagrees with the notion of a driver shortage. There are 10 million CDL holders in the U.S. and only 3.7 million trucks requiring CDL drivers. How is that a shortage?

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