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Listen: How Western Star Helped a Young Gamer Become a Trucker

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May 14, 2025

Chicago's Connor Hudziak had never driven a real truck before. In fact, there was no direct connection to trucking in his family.

However, the young man loved playing "American Truck Simulator" after school and work.

Connor never dreamed his passion for the computer game would help him win a trip to Western Star's Star Nation customer appreciation event in Bend, Oregon -- or that the professional truckers there would change his life forever.

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A California Drayage Fleet's ZEV Truck Journey [Listen]

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.

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

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.

Listen: What Trucking Fleets Are Doing With AI

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.

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