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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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Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 10, 2018

U-Haul Graphics Tout New Truck's Curvy Body

U-Haul is touting its new 26-foot trailer's aerodynamic body. Proper corner radii came into use in the 1980s following the second Arab Oil Embargo, recalls Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•September 7, 2018

Peace Out, Bandit - A Tribute to Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds was an iconic American movie star -- one who's persona will be forever intertwined with that of the American Trucker.

On the Road•by Jim Park•September 4, 2018

Truck Tire Blowouts Don't Have to Be Deadly

A fatal accident in New Mexico is a sobering reminder that proper reaction and proven driving techniques are key to ensuring that a truck remains under the driver's control in the event of a tire blowout — even a steer tire failure.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•August 30, 2018

What NACFE-tracked Fleets are Using for Trailer Aerodynamics

Side skirts are still king when it comes to fuel-saving trailer specs and add-ons among fleets tracked in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's annual study. Tom Berg has more in the Trailer Talk blog.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•August 30, 2018

Tesla Takes the Long Road

Naysayers scoffed at Elon Musk's claims that the Tesla Semi Truck would be capable of some long-haul runs, but the company is already showing it to investors across the country. Did the tech guru just prove them wrong?

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•August 27, 2018

What Empty Auto Haulers Are Telling Us

If cars are selling so fast, as TV commercials say, why must we see those spots so often? asks Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

On the Road•by Jim Park•August 24, 2018

Is Your Truck Putting You to Sleep?

Staying alert on long stretches of road may be a challenge for truckers, but new research suggests that a truck's vibrations might play a role in lulling drivers to sleep.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•August 23, 2018

Truckers Give Teen Birthday He'll Never Forget

You can’t help but smile when you read the story about how a disabled teenager who loves big rigs got a birthday present he’ll never forget – dozens of tractor-trailers turning up to Milton, Wisconsin, for his 16th birthday party.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•August 17, 2018

Consumer Reports Takes on Truck Safety

When HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge sees a headline like “Reducing the Risks of Big Rigs” in a mainstream publication, she often opens the article with trepidation. Read about Consumer Reports' August story in her All That's Trucking blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•August 14, 2018

City Begins Installing High-Tech, Low-Clearance Warning

Visual warning to brighten attention on low bridge in Delaware, Ohio, reports Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•August 14, 2018

A Tesla Semi Got Popped for a Safety Inspection and Facebook Noticed

A Tesla Semi on a test drive through California's mountainous Donner Pass was pulled in for a safety inspection last Friday, prompting a mini-meltdown on the site's Facebook page.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•August 13, 2018

How Brenny Transportation Keeps Drivers – and Customers

What do chocolate chip cookies and a mission statement focused on communication, accountability, and champion thinking have in common? HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks to Joyce Brenny in her All That's Trucking blog.

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