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Sept 23-25, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

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•February 23, 2023

Is Solid State Lidar an Autonomous Game-Changer?

A solid state Lidar system introduced by Opsys has no moving parts and can be installed behind automotive glass with no degradation of image quality.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•January 13, 2023

3 Trucking Take-Aways from CES 2023

CES 2023 – perhaps the best-known showcase for new technology – offers a glimpse into trucking’s future.

On the Road•by Jim Park•January 6, 2023

Guinea Pigs 2.0: Can Trucking Comply with a Near Impossible NOx Reduction?

The EPA’s Final Rule on NOx reduction will be incredibly difficult if not nearly impossible for trucking to comply with. Rather than endure another round of equipment failures, downtime and loss of customer faith, industry needs to rally ‘round the OEMs and seek a solution to this wrong-headed rule.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•January 3, 2023

3 Truck Trends to Watch for in 2023

There’s a lot happening in trucking these days. Here are the top trendlines HDT’s Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts will be looking out for in 2023.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•December 12, 2022

What States are Doing About Wrong-Way Crashes

A scare that could have been fatal has HDT Editor in Chief digging into the issue of wrong-way drivers in her All That's Trucking blog.

On the Road•by Jim Park•December 6, 2022

Is Downspeeding Bad for Brakes?

Is there a connection between downsped drivetrains and increased brake wear? There shouldn’t be. Downsped fleets seeing increased brake wear are probably not letting the technology do its job, explains HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•November 29, 2022

3 Things I Learned About Trucking Tech in 2022

Change is coming to trucking. But it might not be as disruptive as you think. Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts shares what he learned in 2022 in his Truck Tech blog.

On the Road•by Jim Park•November 28, 2022

Dig for the Gold Behind CVSA’s Out-of-Service Numbers

Published out-of-service rates don’t mean much until you dig into the why. With brake problems consistently placing in two of the top five spots, maybe we’re missing something in brake maintenance, writes HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park.

Guest Voices •by Charlie Willmott, WillGo Transportation Consulting•November 15, 2022

Are Your Intermodal Chassis Properly Tested and Approved?

AAR testing is the “high bar” that every chassis brand and model must match. Make sure the chassis you are buying comply in full with all regulatory requirements and, in particular, the AAR prescribed testing criteria.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•November 1, 2022

Will 2027 Change Trucking’s Technology Track?

An ACT Research report says a massive truck prebuy may hit in 2026. What will that do for emerging technologies on trucks?

Locking It In•by Rolf Lockwood•October 28, 2022

The Achates: A New Old Engine

The diesel is nowhere near dead, but its possible future may surprise you.

Truck Tech•by Jack Roberts•August 19, 2022

Could Hybrid Tech Help Future Diesels?

An often overlooked solution for reducing diesel fuel costs, consumption and emissions may be close at hand, speculates HDT’s Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts.

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