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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicOctober 6, 2021

Truck Drivers, Techs Most Satisfied at Smaller Fleets

WorkHound’s mid-year report of driver feedback revealed that drivers, technicians and office workers at trucking companies prefer smaller companies where workers are accustomed to more frequent and personal communication.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2021

Goodyear Opens Nominations for Highway Hero

Goodyear's Highway Hero Award recognizes extraordinary acts of courage by North American truck drivers.

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SponsoredSeptember 28, 2021

Let’s Meet HDT’s Managing Editor, Vesna Brajkovic

On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Vesna Brajkovic discusses her role as managing editor of HDT and Truckinginfo.com. She talks about her love of soccer and her work mentoring young women.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2021

OOIDA: Congress Still Ignoring Truck-Parking Crisis

In the ongoing campaign to pass gargantuan infrastructure legislation on Capitol Hill, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is sounding the alarm that a key House committee voted to send legislation to the floor of the House that does not address the truck-parking shortage.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 14, 2021

Parade Honors Truck Drivers' Role [Photos]

The 30-truck America Rolls Strong Truck Parade celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2021

J.J. Keller Prepares Carriers for New Entry-Level Driver Training Rule

Due to new entry-level driver training rules taking effect in February 2022, J.J. Keller & Associates has developed services to make the transition easier.

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SponsoredSeptember 6, 2021

The Secret Life of Truckstops

Trucking and truckstops are strange bedfellows. There are plenty of parallels between the two industries, yet the relationship isn’t always mutually beneficial. Truckstop business consultant Don Baglien, aka That Truckstop Guy, shares what it’s like on his side of the doors that never close. We discuss menus, hospitality, paid parking, rest area commercialization and alternate fuels.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 6, 2021

FTR's Trucking Outlook: What the Numbers Say About Freight, Rates, and Drivers

Economic growth and freight rates are expected to remain solid well into 2022, according to transportation analysis firm FTR, but the struggle to find drivers is expected to continue to plague the industry.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2021

HDTX: How HDT Innovators Handle the Driver Shortage

Dealing with the driver shortage was top of mind during a panel discussion with HDT’s 2020 and 2021 Fleet Innovator honorees at Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 26, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Driver Trends Remain Consistent

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down spending in many industries in 2020, the demand for trucking remained strong. So did the demand for drivers. Don't miss the latest driver trends from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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