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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•November 4, 2016

Powered Trailer Axle Provides an Off-Road Boost

“SAF Trak” axle is powered from the tractor’s hydraulic wet kit. On the trailer, two hydraulic motors, one at each axle end, turn the wheels to help get the rig moving in slippery conditions.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•October 26, 2016

Can You Remember Every Pre-Trip Item?

Pre-trips are supposed to be done before the vehicle is pulled away from a parking place and heads for the highway. In this blog from Senior Editor Tom Berg, we run through each item in a pre-trip inspection.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•October 18, 2016

Will Trump Effect Unseat Key House Transpo Leaders?

Of great interest to the trucking industry is the impact Donald Trump’s recent free fall in the polls may have on the reelection of key members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•October 14, 2016

For Tankers, 'Vapor Recovery' Works Two Ways

He stood at an open pipe at the tanker and held his hand in front of it, checking air as it flowed inside. During product loading, vapor-laden air is drawn out of the tanker to keep it from bursting.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•October 13, 2016

5 Takeaways from ATA MC&E

The American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition wrapped up in Las Vegas last week, so Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge has had a little time to reflect on the key themes of the many sessions, announcements and expo booths for her "All That's Trucking" blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•October 12, 2016

Speed Limiters Redux

A recent editorial on speed limiters generated a flurry of comments. HDT's Deborah Lockridge shares some of them, and some more thoughts on this controversial issue, in her "All That's Trucking" blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 30, 2016

SuperDuty Pickups Ably Tow, and Back, Heavy Trailers

The heftiest trailer was a Gladiator Load Max gooseneck, loaded with concrete blocks and decorative limestone, and weighing almost 30,000 pounds.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•September 28, 2016

Uber, Otto Talk About Plans to Transform Trucking

The term "Uber for trucking" is at risk of becoming a generic term, being used for a variety of new apps aimed at automating the load booking process, but Uber is making big plans to make "Uber for trucking" a reality, according to a new report from Reuters.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•September 23, 2016

HDT Magazine

All That's Trucking

Guest Voices

On the Road

Truck Tech

Powered Trailer Axle Provides an Off-Road Boost

Can You Remember Every Pre-Trip Item?

Will Trump Effect Unseat Key House Transpo Leaders?

For Tankers, 'Vapor Recovery' Works Two Ways

5 Takeaways from ATA MC&E

Speed Limiters Redux

SuperDuty Pickups Ably Tow, and Back, Heavy Trailers

Uber, Otto Talk About Plans to Transform Trucking

Trailers an Important Part of 2016 SuperTech

TMC Looks at Special Trailer Repair Issues

Hyliion's Powered Trailer Axle Goes to Europe

Trailer Aerodynamics Not Overly Popular, Study Shows