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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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Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•November 15, 2023

AI: The Autonomous-Truck Game-Changer

The advent of artificial intelligence computer systems will be the difference that propels autonomous trucks into everyday use, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

Guest Voices •by Chris Oliver, CMO of Trucker Path•November 6, 2023

Addressing the Truck Parking Problem

A successful strategy for solving the need versus capacity equation is to use technology to go beyond just what’s available, says this author in our Guest Voices blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•October 31, 2023

3 Takeaways from ATA's 2023 Management Conference

HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks about key themes that emerged during sessions, conversations, and on the show floor during the American Trucking Associations' annual management conference.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•October 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Trucking

You’ve been hearing a lot about artificial intelligence lately. Is it just another computer system? Or as revolutionary as the experts say?

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•September 25, 2023

On the Nordic Tracks with Volvo Trucks

HDT executive editor Jack Roberts climbs into the cab of Volvo’s next generation of zero-emission trucks and shares his impressions in his Truck Tech blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•September 22, 2023

An Update on Spencer Patton's Battle with FedEx Ground

In her All That's Trucking blog, Deborah Lockridge shares a follow-up to last year's story about a FedEx Ground contractor who was very publicly challenging the company about alleged unfair treatment of its contractors.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•September 1, 2023

Autonomous Shockwaves Start to Hit Home

New legislation supported by organized labor is cropping up seeking to regulate how autonomous trucks will be used by fleets on public roadways. What's going on? Jack Roberts explores in his Truck Tech blog.

On the Road•by Jim Park•July 25, 2023

You Can’t Blame Trucks for the Highland Rest Area Bus Crash [Commentary]

The causes of the Highland Park rest area crash go far beyond the parking shortage and the need for flexibility in hours of service — but those issues must be addressed, too, says Jim Park in his On the Road blog.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•July 24, 2023

CARB-EMA: A Step in the Right Direction for Zero-Emission Trucking

The new emissions agreement between CARB and truck and engine OEMs isn't perfect. But it's a solid step in moving toward a zero-emissions trucking industry.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•June 30, 2023

Girl Scouts Rock the Supply Chain

Curiosity about how Girl Scout cookies get from the factory to the customer drove the development of a supply patch program. HDT's Deborah Lockridge, a Girl Scout herself, writes about it in her All That's Trucking blog.

Guest Voices •by Kevin Abramson, Cover Whale•June 21, 2023

All Industry Players Must Have a Seat at the EV Adoption Table

With major uncertainties about customer demand, battery supply, and the speed at which a national network of charging stations can be established, it will take more than regulation to bring the trucking industry into the future, says Kevin Abramson, president of Cover Whale, in this guest commentary.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•June 16, 2023

12 Points Toward a Trucking Plan to Save the Planet

We need a plan to combat climate change. But expecting the trucking industry to bear the costs of fighting climate change all by itself is not a plan, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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