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Equipmentby StaffOctober 31, 2023

What to Know About Trucking in Winter Weather

As winter arrives, what do you need to know to keep your trucks on the road and the freight moving? HDT has assembled a collection of stories that share everything you need to know, from maintenance to driver safety.

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Driversby StaffOctober 31, 2023

Women in Motion, Trucker Path Identify Safe Parking for Women Drivers

As of March 2024, 100 truckstops have joined an effort to help female truck drivers identify safe places to stop and park.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2023

Daimler Truck North America Launches Extended Optimum Used Truck Coverage

Daimler Truck North America has launched customizable, extended coverage for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines that are out of warranty. All work is performed by certified Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit technicians.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2023

Freightliner eM2 Medium-Duty Electric Truck Goes Into Production

Daimler Truck North America has started production of Freightliner eM2 battery-electric medium-duty trucks, using a proprietary, fully integrated electric Detroit ePowertrain.

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Fleet Managementby Jim ParkOctober 30, 2023

HDT Explores Mack's Subscription Plan for the MD Electric

HDT's Jim Park reports on how Mack Trucks said it's making it easier for fleets to add Mack MD medium-duty electric trucks with its new ElectriFi Subscription, which will allow customers to pay as they go based on miles driven.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2023

Rizon Electric Trucks Receive EPA and CARB Certification

Rizon medium-duty electric trucks have received EPA and CARB certification and now qualify for a $60,000-per-vehicle incentive through CARB’s HVIP program.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeOctober 27, 2023

The Return of Navistar Financial

Navistar has brought back Navistar Financial’s retail business as it prepares to start delivering trucks with the new International S13 integrated powertrain — and as it looks ahead to helping customers obtain electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2023

ATRI: Trucking's Annual Congestion Costs Top $94.6 Billion

The latest Cost of Congestion study, published by the American Transportation Research Institute, reports traffic congestion cost the trucking industry $94.6 billion in 2021.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseOctober 26, 2023

Tech Tips for Harsh Winter Weather

Bendix has some sure-fire tips to keep your trucks rolling in winter’s icy grip.

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Fleet Managementby Jim ParkOctober 26, 2023

Cummins Collaborates on Open Telematics Framework

Open Telematics Framework is a significant development in the trucking technology space as it eliminates the complex customization and reprogramming efforts that have historically burdened developers and incorporates the latest cybersecurity capabilities.

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