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All That's Trucking

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

Deborah Lockridge

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

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

Jack Roberts

Executive Editor

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All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 9, 2019

Truck Crash Test Videos Highlight the Need to Keep Drivers Safe

You’ve probably seen video of cars crashing as part of safety tests. After all, the DOT has been testing and rating vehicles for front impact protection using data from crash test dummies since 1978. But what about trucks? Deborah Lockridge digs into the topic with some compelling videos in her All That's Trucking blog.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•April 8, 2019

Can Electric Trucks Ease the Technician Shortage?

Electric trucks have thousands fewer moving parts than vehicles with conventional powertrains. Does that mean near-future fleets could get by with fewer technicians? Senior Editor Jack Roberts takes a look in the Truck Tech blog.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•April 4, 2019

ATA Takes Madison Avenue to Pitch Highway Funding on Capitol Hill

A new advertising and grassroots campaign by ATA might just sell Congress on fixing our roads. Commentary by David Cullen, Executive Editor.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•March 29, 2019

Does Mack Have an Instant Classic With the Anthem?

The new Mack Anthem features a design that is faithful to the long-held American notion of what a "Mack Truck" should look like. Will that be enough to designate it a modern classic? Senior Editor Jack Roberts weighs in.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•March 29, 2019

Some Trailers Look as Good as Tractors at MATS

Though the emphasis is on power units at the annual truck beauty show, Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg also found some handsome trailers.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•March 27, 2019

Why Truck Collision Repair Professionals Need to Know More About Crash Physics

What happens in the first 100 milliseconds of a truck crash? That’s what 3M’s John Spoto wants collision repair professionals to think about. Deborah Lockridge has more in her "All That's Trucking" blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•March 25, 2019

Trailer Tail’s Automatic Version a Tech Award Finalist

A Stemco Trailer Tail can save several percent in fuel at highway speeds, but it does no good if it’s not deployed, says Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•March 22, 2019

FedEx Reveals What's Inside Every 'Last Mile'

Valuable insight about how FedEx sees the marketplace and reacts to it will not be found in the stark numbers of its latest earnings report. Commentary by David Cullen, Executive Editor.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•March 22, 2019

Prediction: Electric Trucks Are Going to Be a Hit

At the end of the day, says Senior Editor Jack Roberts, an electric truck is simply just a truck. And while they may have a different propulsion system than conventional powertrains, the positives they offer many fleets outweigh the negatives.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•March 13, 2019

Truck vs. Traffic Light Makes the News

A news crew happens to capture the aftermath of a truck taking down a traffic light, highlighting the importance of being aware of your surroundings. Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg finds it interesting.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•March 12, 2019

4 Lessons Learned Watching Dash Cam Footage on YouTube

Dash camera footage is entertaining to watch from the safety of a recliner. But there are some valuable lessons about safe driving practices to be had, too.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•March 1, 2019

3 Reasons the Climate Change Debate is Likely Over

Have environmentalists prevailed in the debate over climate change? It certainly looks that way, says HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.