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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•August 18, 2025

Walking the Fine Line on Truck Owner-Operator Classification

Owner-operators give trucking fleets flexibility, but could trigger lawsuits and penalties if you treat these independent contractors too much like employee drivers. Learn best practices and potential pitfalls.

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News•by News/Media Release•August 11, 2025

Project 61 Acquisition Brings Tech to Truck Driver Health

Project 61, a nonprofit devoted to truck driver health, has acquired Offshift, a digital health platform built for truck drivers.

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Podcasts•August 7, 2025

[Listen] Zero-Emission Trucking And the Regulatory Rollback: A ZEV Early Adopter Weighs In

In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge catches up with 2023 HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Brad Bayne of 4Gen Logistics for a progress report on zero-emission trucks during this time of deregulation.

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News•by News/Media Release•August 7, 2025

New Alliance Tackles Truck Parking Shortages with Tech-Driven Solutions

FinPark and Freight Ninja have partnered to expand secure, tech-enabled truck parking nationwide for heavy duty trucking fleets.

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News•by News/Media Release•August 5, 2025

Kenworth Names 2025 Driving for Excellence Semi-Finalists

Twelve veteran drivers have been named semi-finalists for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, with the winner set to receive a Kenworth T680 in December.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 30, 2025

Ohio Launches Major Effort to Expand Truck Parking in State

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation announced a plan to add at least 1,400 new truck parking spaces across the state.

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Podcasts•July 29, 2025

Listen: Why Polaris Transportation is Racking up Workplace and Tech Awards

Sustainability isn’t just about emissions at Polaris Transportation Group — it’s about people, culture, technology, and giving back. Brenda Brajkovich chats with HDT’s Deborah Lockridge about how the company is building a stronger, more inclusive workplace while staying ahead in cross-border trucking and logistics.

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Podcasts•July 24, 2025

Listen: What Trucking Fleets Are Doing With AI

In this episode of HDT Leadership Insights, Deborah Lockridge talks with Tim Haynes of Penske about how transportation companies are already using AI to improve routing, boost fuel efficiency, and predict maintenance needs.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 23, 2025

Averitt Increases Pay for Drivers, Dock, and Maintenance Associates

Pay raises at Averitt include the largest single increase for regional drivers, while other LTL and operations roles also see raises.

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News•by Staff•July 21, 2025

Trucking Survey: Fewer Committed Driver Applicants, Growing Retention Risks

Motor carriers say “easy apply” platforms are fueling disinterested truck driver applicants, while freight softness and growing turnover add to the pressure, according to a new survey.

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