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Deborah Lockridge

Editor and Associate Publisher

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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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Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•May 24, 2019

Sleep on This

Overwork and limited personal time mean many Americans don’t get enough sleep at night. But if you can find a way to get more rest, you’ll be glad you did, says HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

On the Road•by Jim Park•May 23, 2019

It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•May 16, 2019

Is Autonomous Tech Taking a Time-Out?

A few high-profile tech developers are tapping the brakes when it comes to autonomous trucks. What’s going on? Blog commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•May 15, 2019

Thermo King Commits More to Get Food to Hungry People

"With the staggering amount of waste each year and the millions who are suffering, we know that producing more food is not the answer," Thermo King's president says.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•May 3, 2019

Here's to Our Winners

The managers, executives, and owners of truck operations who are honored each year by Heavy Duty Trucking with our Truck Fleet Innovator awards so often seem to be moving at a fast clip in how they think about things. Blog Commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•May 3, 2019

Great Dane Exhibits at Nikola's Event

A high-tech trailer belongs with a futuristic tractor, the builder seemed to state by its presence at Nikola World, says Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•May 3, 2019

Trucking Used to Be America's Dream Job

Popular culture once celebrated trucking as America's "Dream Job." But with truck drivers now the most common job in the country, it's no longer a celebrated occupation. Blog commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

On the Road•by Jim Park•April 30, 2019

What Went Wrong in Colorado's Deadly Truck Crash?

Each day, thousands of truck drivers in places like western Pennsylvania and California and Montana and West Virginia manage to get their trucks down similarly dangerous mountain grades. What went so horribly wrong in Lakewood? HDT's Jim Park, who was a driver for 20 years, digs into the possibilities in his On the Road blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 29, 2019

HDT Magazine

All That's Trucking

Guest Voices

On the Road

Truck Tech

Sleep on This

Thoughts on Achieving 11 MPG

Is Autonomous Tech Taking a Time-Out?

Thermo King Commits More to Get Food to Hungry People

Here's to Our Winners

Great Dane Exhibits at Nikola's Event

Trucking Used to Be America's Dream Job

What Went Wrong in Colorado's Deadly Truck Crash?

GPS in Trucks: Great Navigation Tool or Path to Problems?

Newspaper Looks at Trucks vs. Bridge Incidents

A Proven Solution for Ending Traffic Congestion

Nissan’s ProPilot Breezes Past Past Two Tankers