Using AI to Engage Truck Drivers [Podcast]
June 12, 2024
Is artificial intelligence the next big leap in truck driver recruiting and retention? Listen to this episode of the HDT Leadership Insights podcast to learn more.
December 19, 2024
Artificial intelligence: What is it, and how can it help trucking fleets? Penske experts share insights from their work with AI, both as a tool for customers and in their own shop and operations.
HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge talks to Tim Haynes, Vice President, Digital and Customer Data, and Samantha (Sam) Thompson, Vice President, Customer Success and Fleet Telematics, in this episode of HDT Leadership Insights.
This episode of HDT Leadership Insights is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Penske.

What is AI Good At?
Exploring AI’s strengths in data analysis, forecasting, and automation.
The Rise of AI Tools like ChatGPT
Why generative AI and tools like ChatGPT have gained popularity.
AI in Predictive Maintenance
How artificial intelligence supports predictive analytics and proactive diagnostics in trucking.
Guided Repairs with AI
How AI assists technicians in the shop for efficient and accurate repairs.
AI Beyond the Shop
Applications of AI in route planning, cost management, and fleet optimization.
Penske's Catalyst AI Platform
Catalyst AI gives fleets real-time benchmarking and actionable insights.
Data Quality and AI
The importance of clean data for building reliable AI models.
Addressing Myths About AI in Trucking
Common misconceptions and the role of AI as a supportive tool.
June 12, 2024
Is artificial intelligence the next big leap in truck driver recruiting and retention? Listen to this episode of the HDT Leadership Insights podcast to learn more.
June 7, 2024
Heavy-duty truck batteries are often overlooked — until a driver goes to crank up the truck and it won’t start. In an age where nearly every system on a truck is “smart,” can technology help?
May 28, 2024
The National Transportation Institute's Leah Shaver challenges some conventional thinking about women in trucking, from behind the wheel to the board room, in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.
April 29, 2024
Hackers can now weaponize connected vehicles in ways that sooner or later will compromise safety. Software defined vehicles and unsecure APIs and mobile services are opening new attack vectors for the bad guys to exploit.
April 4, 2024
With more attention being paid to Scope 3 emissions, may need to take a more proactive approach and a deeper dive into your company’s operations to attract and keep customers.
March 8, 2024
We are seeing a distressing increase in the number of truck rollover crashes. What's behind the increase isn't completely clear, but many believe it's a lack of driver training and understanding of vehicle dynamics.
January 25, 2024
Log falsification violations can lead to out-of-service orders, fines, bad federal safety scores, failed DOT audits, civil penalties, and even nuclear verdicts. What can motor carriers do?