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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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Passing Zone•by David Cullen•April 17, 2015

Sensing a Disruption

In his new Passing Zone blog, Executive Editor David Cullen examines vehicle-mounted sensors - a deceptively disruptive technology that has in many ways reshaped the trucking landscape.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 17, 2015

Opportunities in a Lower Fuel Price Environment

Other than enjoying lower fuel costs, how can trucking companies take advantage of current low prices for diesel fuel?

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 16, 2015

Does ADA Mean You Have to Let Alcoholics Drive Trucks?

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) really require motor carriers to allow alcoholics to drive trucks? Deborah Lockridge shares some insight from a transportation attorney in her "All That's Trucking" blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 15, 2015

Humor, Big Stars Make Infrastructure Funding Point

Google "John Oliver Infrastructure" and you'll get some 30 pages of results, with headlines such as "Stars Help John Oliver Make Infrastructure Maintenance Sexy." Deborah Lockridge explains why in her "All That's Trucking" blog.

On the Road•by Jim Park•April 8, 2015

Too Fast for Your Tires?

Are higher highway speed limits a real threat to tire safety? A recent Associated Press story suggests that trucks running north of 75 mph could be at elevated risk of tire failure because they are going too fast. Equipment Editor Jim Park offers insight into the truth of the matter.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•April 7, 2015

Founders of Failed ‘Cold Train’ Blame BNSF Railway, Sue for $41 Million

Claims made by Cold Train founders in their $41 million suit, announced on Tuesday, illustrate how the railroads, like truckers, can’t handle all the business being thrown at them.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•April 2, 2015

CARB-Type Regs Could Spread to Other Jurisdictions

California fleets that have had to fork over funds to buy new cleaner-burning trucks or retrofit with diesel particulate filters may well have a leg up over the rest of the country under the Environmental Protection Agency's upcoming rules, according to one blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•March 31, 2015

HDT Magazine

All That's Trucking

Guest Voices

On the Road

Truck Tech

Sensing a Disruption

Opportunities in a Lower Fuel Price Environment

Does ADA Mean You Have to Let Alcoholics Drive Trucks?

Humor, Big Stars Make Infrastructure Funding Point

Too Fast for Your Tires?

Founders of Failed ‘Cold Train’ Blame BNSF Railway, Sue for $41 Million

CARB-Type Regs Could Spread to Other Jurisdictions

Price and Weight Comparisons: Steel, Combo and Aluminum

Refiners Buy Tankers to Ensure Supplies of Better Crude Oil

Turning an Eyesore into Truck Parking

Drones And the Future of Package Delivery

Why Safe Coupling Procedures Matter