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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 4, 2020

Could Prop 22 Help Solve the Worker Misclassification Problem?

California voters approved Proposition 22, agreeing with the gig economy companies that the state’s strict ABC test set forth in last year’s controversial AB5 law should not apply to drivers such as those for Uber and Lyft. What does this mean for trucking?

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanNovember 3, 2020

Inside the Tennis-Ball-Bounce Economic Recovery [Commentary]

Most major freight indexes continued to advance last month, but the economy may not be as healthy as we would hope.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2020

Heavy Duty Dialogue Event to Cover Electric Vehicles, Advanced Technology, Economic Outlook

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association is hosting a virtual version of its Heavy Duty Dialogue on Sept. 15, focusing on advanced vehicle technologies and electric vehicles, along with a session on the economy.

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SponsoredJuly 20, 2020

Webinar on Fuel Economy - Return on Investment for Lubricants

Discover how low viscosity engine oils can improve your fleet’s overall fuel economy and productivity.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2020

HDT Talks Trucking Podcast, Season Three, Now Live

Season three of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast is now available, featuring topics such as fuel economy technologies, improving driver retention, and conversations with HDT's 2020 Truck Fleet Innovators.

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PodcastsJuly 17, 2020

The Future of Fuel Economy

Jim Park speaks with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency to discuss how truck and engine makers will meet the 2024 and 2027 GHG reduction targets. Robb Janak of Jacobs Engine Brakes and Joel Morrow, moderator of the 9+ MPG Facebook page share their thoughts on engine cylinder deactivation and advanced engine down speeding.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 6, 2020

Survey: COVID-19 Cut Business for 70% of Fleets in May

Truck fleets seem cautiously optimistic about freight and business levels in the coming months as the economy continues to work to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns, according to an HDT survey – and they see some positive long-term takeaways from the pandemic.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2020

Jacobs’ Technology Demonstrates Fuel Economy, Aftertreatment Efficiency

Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ cylinder deactivation technology (CDA) combined next-generation diesel engines has delivered performance-enhancing benefits according to recent independent validation tests.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2020

HDT Webinar to Explore Trucking Recovery from COVID-19

Pandemic lockdowns are easing and freight levels are increasing, but the COVID-19 virus is still out there, and it may take a while for the economy to recover. What does the future hold for our country’s economy and the trucking industry?

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Newsby Jim ParkJune 16, 2020

Regional Haulers Can Save Fuel with Application-Specific Specs

Fuel economy may not be top-of-mind for some regional fleets because of the higher priorities placed on servicing the application. However, technologies exist that can improve fuel efficiency in almost every instance.

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