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August 26, 2025
In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Editor Deborah Lockridge sits down with Brad Bayne, VP of Strategic Initiatives at 4Gen Logistics and a 2023 HDT Truck Fleet Innovator, to discuss the lessons learned on the road to becoming a 100% zero-emissions drayage fleet by 2025.
How 4Gen controls costs in an EV fleet
The challenge of tire wear and driver education
Infrastructure headaches and planning for megawatt charging
The rise and fall of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks with Nikola
Advice for other fleets exploring electrification
👉 Don’t miss Part 1 of the interview, where Lockridge and Bayne talk about the impact of the current regulatory shift on emissions.
December 12, 2025
From -40°F repairs to social media trolls, Lisa Kelly talks about the return of Ice Road Truckers, living with a camera in her cab, handling criticism, and her real-life trucking successes and challenges in this interview with Heavy Duty Trucking's Deborah Lockridge.
December 3, 2025
There's a problem with truck telematics today: Too much data and not enough action. Can anything be done about that?
December 3, 2025
Finding reliable guidance when you're looking to found your own fleet can be difficult. But Graig Morin knew who to turn to.
October 22, 2025
Tucker Freight Lines' software systems just weren't doing the job for the growing trucking company. They embarked on a journey of cloud computing, integrations, artificial intelligence and more.
September 30, 2025
Autonomous trucks are already working in real fleet operations today. But what do those operations look like?
September 29, 2025
Deborah Lockridge talks with Matt Schrap, newly minted chief commercial officer at Forum Mobility and former CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association, about fleet electrification, drayage fleet challenges, and the EPA-vs-CARB battle.
August 26, 2025
4Gen Logistics has one of the largest zero-emission drayage fleets in Southern California — with 64 battery-electric trucks and 15 hydrogen fuel-cell trucks. But getting there hasn’t been easy. Hear from 4Gen's Brad Bayne what lessons he's learned.
August 7, 2025
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.
July 29, 2025
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.
July 24, 2025
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.
June 2, 2025
Join host Deborah Lockridge and guest Mark Murrell of the Best Fleets to Drive For program as they unpack what successful fleets are doing right to retain a more diverse driver workforce.
May 23, 2025
Listen as Lily Transportation's Tammie Dean talks about using her experience as a driver in creating the Lily Ladies program to support women drivers.
