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January 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence gets plenty of attention at tech shows like CES — but how is AI actually being used in day-to-day truck maintenance?
In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Take, HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge talks with Brent Hickman, who oversees maintenance and equipment for Pilot’s fleet, about how artificial intelligence is supporting maintenance operations today.
Hickman explains where AI is delivering real value, how it’s helping teams stay ahead of issues, and what fleets should realistically expect from the technology.
January 23, 2026
Listen as transportation attorney and TruckSafe Consulting President Brandon Wiseman joins the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to unpack the “regulatory turbulence” of last year and what it means for trucking fleets in 2026.
April 9, 2026
When diesel prices are as volatile as they've been in 2026, it makes it tough for trucking fleets to plan and control costs. Breakthrough Fuel's Jenny Vander Zanden has insights on near-term savings strategies.
March 26, 2026
There's an amazing amount of new technology for trucking out there. For fleets, the challenge is figuring out what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s worth investing in.
March 11, 2026
Listen as Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency shares insights into battery-electric trucks, natural gas, biofuels, and clean diesel on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.
February 23, 2026
Cargo theft has evolved from parking-lot break-ins to cyber-enabled strategic fraud. Here’s what fleets need to know.
February 20, 2026
Brakes are tough when it comes to telematics. But Hendrickson believes it is close to having a game-changing solution for fleets.
January 22, 2026
How would an organized crime bill help address the soaring problem of cargo theft? Learn more in this HDT Talks Trucking Short Take.
January 20, 2026
A practical look at how artificial intelligence is helping Pilot's trucking fleet move from reactive maintenance to a more proactive approach.
