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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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All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•October 6, 2017

Autonomous Truck Technology: Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks

There's no doubt that research and development work on the building blocks of autonomous and automated truck techologies is proceeding apace. It was one of the key themes at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta recently. But it may yet be quite a while before people truly trust these technologies -- or before large numbers of fleets find them to be a worthwhile investment.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 29, 2017

This Fleet Promotes Good Causes with Vinyl Graphics

Vinyl wraps are common on van trailers, but not on workaday end-dumps as operated by Mike Culbertson in central Ohio.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 20, 2017

Wheels Bring 'Thrills' to the Delaware County Fair

Youthful riders are unaware that their gut-churning rides are mounted on special trailer chassis. Tom Berg reflects in a visit to the fair in his Trailer Talk blog.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•September 20, 2017

Ray of Hope: Trucking's Beacon of Fuel Efficiency

David Cullen lets you in on why Sir Richard Branson is so excited about trucks these days.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•September 14, 2017

Can a Fleet of Many Colors Help Recruit and Retain Drivers?

In the quest to attract and retain drivers, these three trucking companies have found that a fleet of colorful tractors is one stepping stone on the path to success. Learn why in Deborah Lockridge's All That's Trucking blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 13, 2017

Vehicles in Floodwater? Bendix Offers Servicing Tips

If heavy trucks and trailers have been in relatively shallow water and circuitry and on-board computers are not damaged, they might still be serviceable. Not right away, though. Blog commentary by Tom Berg, Senior Contributing Editor

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 8, 2017

Harvey Was One Thing, But Irma's Getting Personal

This monster has a female name but is no lady, what with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts of more than 200. I've got relatives and friends in her path, and that's really scary, says Tom Berg in his Trailer Talk Blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•August 31, 2017

'High-Water Vehicles' Take Many Forms in Harvey Rescue Work

Trucks perform vital work, but explosions at a chemical plant near Houston involved refrigerated trailers that stored temperature-sensitive compounds. Tom Berg also explores some of the various vehicles, including trailers, being used in relief efforts in this Trailer Talk blog.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•August 24, 2017

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All That's Trucking

Guest Voices

On the Road

Truck Tech

Autonomous Truck Technology: Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks

This Fleet Promotes Good Causes with Vinyl Graphics

Wheels Bring 'Thrills' to the Delaware County Fair

Ray of Hope: Trucking's Beacon of Fuel Efficiency

Can a Fleet of Many Colors Help Recruit and Retain Drivers?

Vehicles in Floodwater? Bendix Offers Servicing Tips

Harvey Was One Thing, But Irma's Getting Personal

'High-Water Vehicles' Take Many Forms in Harvey Rescue Work

In the Land Where Zero Wins

Truckers Aren't Terrorists

Thin-Walled Fuel Tanks Feed Another Fiery Truck Wreck

The Race to 10 MPG