The Future of RNG as a Truck Fuel
February 19, 2025
Why don't environmental regulatory agencies like renewable natural gas as a fuel for long-haul trucking applications?

July 24, 2025
You’ve heard the AI buzz — but what does artificial intelligence mean for trucking? Tim Haynes from Penske joins HDT's Deborah Lockridge to break down how transportation companies are actually putting AI to work, from smarter routing and better fuel mileage to predictive maintenance and “fantasy fleet” optimization.
AI adoption in the trucking industry is skyrocketing — and leaders, executives and managers of heavy-duty trucking fleets are taking notice.
This episode of HDT Leadership Insights is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Penske.
Haynes shares highlights from Penske's recent survey on fleet AI adoption, insights into the latest enhancements of its Catalyst AI platform, and what fleets should know about implementing AI responsibly.
From route optimization to predictive maintenance and Penske’s innovative Fantasy Fleet tool, this episode explores the real-world impact of AI in transportation, and addresses concerns such as data quality, AI “hallucinations,” and human oversight.
Why fleets are exploring AI
Ensuring data quality and avoiding AI “hallucinations”
Human + AI: The hybrid model at Penske
What’s new in Catalyst AI
AI is already in your life — what it means for fleets now
February 19, 2025
Why don't environmental regulatory agencies like renewable natural gas as a fuel for long-haul trucking applications?
January 13, 2025
Volvo sees autonomous trucks as an all-new mode of transportation. It's partnership with DHL is already exploring that new approach.
January 7, 2025
Meet Kaitlynn Aikin, a young female diesel technician, as she talks about how she got into a career in the heavy-duty shop and offers advice to other young women about following in her footsteps.
May 21, 2025
How is a new Volvo heavy-duty truck like your smartphone? Learn about the latest connectivity and remote update features of Volvo Connect in this episode.
May 14, 2025
Connor Hudziak loved playing "American Truck Simulator" after school and world. He had no idea his love for the game would change his life.
March 28, 2025
Kelly Cruse, VP of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer for Atlas, joins HDT's Deborah Lockridge to talk about the trucking and logistics company's award-winning diversity and inclusion program.
March 24, 2025
Renewable natural gas is, well, a natural when it comes to replacing diesel as a clean fuel for truck fleets. Hexagon Ability's senior vice president, global sales and marketing Americas, tells HDT Talks Trucking why.
March 24, 2025
Jamie Hagen has learned a lot about running a small fleet. And many of those lessons he learned as a company driver.
March 20, 2025
There are some important issues in trucking -- such as cargo theft, human trafficking, truck parking -- where working with law enforcement can help get things done.
January 28, 2025
What happens after human trafficking victims are free? That's a question being addressed by a new nonprofit formed by women in the trucking and logistics business.