HDT Talks Trucking

Learn how Atlas World Group creates high-performing teams by teaching employees how to look at different points of view. 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 program. Sponsored by: Shell Multi Service Fuel Card In this episode, we explore how Atlas World Group developed and implemented a meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion training program that earned it the ATA Change Leader Award in 2024. Learn how company-wide training focused on recognizing bias and fostering a sense of belonging across the organization. Discover how this initiative led to policy changes, such as paid parental leave, improved building accessibility, and inclusive workplace design. Watch the video interview on Truckinginfo.com.

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. Eric Bippus thinks that a new era of "common sense" in Washington could help fleets adopt one of the cleanest and most diesel-like fuels available for trucks today. 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! XFacebookLinkedIn

Jamie Hagen has gone from being a fleet driver to a small fleet owner. He's also become a well-known social media trucking influencer with an insider relationship to Mack Trucks in the process. And he's learned some valuable lessons about trucking along the way. (Pssst! He's also been given a sneak-peek at the new Mack Class 8 truck coming soon!) 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! XFacebookLinkedIn

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.That's why the American Trucking Associations created the Law Enforcement Advisory Board. HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks to Mark Savage, chair of the board and director of connected truck solutions for Drivewyze. In This Episode #trucking #humantrafficking #truckparking #cargotheft🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! XFacebookLinkedIn

Renewable natural gas is an amazing clean fuel. It can deliver diesel-like range and performance on the highway, while emitting vastly reduced tailpipe emissions. So why won't environmental regulatory agency approve it as a practical solution to help fleets move away from diesel toward cleaner fuels? HDT sat down with Chad Lindholm, executive vice president, sales, for Clean Energy for some perspective on the future of RNG in heavy-duty trucking applications. What You'll Learn in This Episode of HDT Talks Trucking: Learn More About RNG as a Truck Fuel: ⁠The Case for RNG in Trucking⁠ ⁠Is CARB Snubbing RNG?⁠ ⁠Trucking's Emissions Cold War Turns Hot⁠ ⁠NACFE: RNG is a Viable Short-Term Clean Truck Fuel

A small group of women in trucking and logistics have founded a nonprofit organization to help human trafficking victims. HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge talks to Gift of Freedom co-founder Sharon Siar about the initiative, its inspiration, its goals, and how people can help. "We're just taking it one step at a time, and one child at a time, because that's what our focus is, is just helping a child just recover and live a normal life free of abuse." In this episode:

Volvo Trucks sees autonomous trucks as an entirely new mode of freight transportation. Sasko Cuklev, head of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Jason Gillespie, senior director, continuous improvement and innovation, DHL Supply Chain, talk about the two companies' new autonomous trucks initiative in Texas and why it is an important milestone in the development of self-driving trucks. Sponsored by: Apollo Tires Cat Scales Learn More About Autonomous Trucks Why Volvo Sees Autonomous Trucks as an All-New Freight Transportation ModeCalifornia Governor Vetos Autonomous Truck Ban BillStudy Group Issues Autonomous Truck Development and Deployment GuidelinesAutonomous Shock Waves Start to Hit Home 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! ⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠LinkedIn

Meet Kaitlynn Aikin – a 20-year-old diesel technician at Southeastern Freight Lines who is challenging stereotypes and inspiring the next generation of female technicians. Sponsored by Apollo Tires HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks to this young star diesel technician about how she is thriving in a field where fewer than 5% of diesel technicians in trucking are women. Learn More: Finding and Keeping Tomorrow's Truck Technicians Tapping Sources of New Technicians: Veterans and Women Diesel Tech Advocates for Women in the Truck Shop 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn

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. This episode of HDT Leadership Insights is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Penske. HDT's Deborah Lockridge explores AI with Penske's Tim Haynes and Samantha (Sam) Thompson in this episode of HDT Leadership Insights. What You'll Learn: What is Artificial Intelligence Particularly Good At? The Rise of AI Tools like ChatGPT AI in the Shop: Predictive Maintenance, Guided Repairs AI in route planning, cost management, and fleet optimization. About Penske's Catalyst AI Platform Why Data Quality is Vital for AI Models Addressing Myths About AI in Trucking #trucktech #truckingbusiness #artificialintelligence Learn More about Artificial Intelligence: Dynamic Fleet Benchmarking with Penske's AI-Driven Management Platform What Smarter Computers and AI Mean for Predictive Maintenance Understanding AI in Trucking 📰 Sign up for the HDT newsletter! 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media: LinkedIn ➡ / heavy-duty-trucking-magazine Facebook ➡ / heavydutytrucking X ➡ / hdtrucking

Tolls are becoming a serious management issue for fleets across North America. But new toll verification technologies can help fleet managers bring order to chaos. Chandler Love, senior product manager, tolls, PrePass, talks about how new GPS-enabled toll verification technology works. And how it can save fleets money, time and hassles dealing with today's toll-heavy roadways. Sponsored by: PrePass In this episode:

Explore how trucking fleets can deal with shifting emissions regulations and plan for adoption of zero-emission trucks as HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks to Lacy Robertson, Director of Sustainability Solutions & Public Policy with Rush Enterprises. Sponsored by: CAT Scale Apollo Tires In This Episode:

Helping lawmakers and regulators understand the trucking industry is vital on important topics ranging from electric trucks to independent contractor misclassification. David Heller with the Truckload Carriers Association recently spoke to HDT's Deborah Lockridge about the group's annual Call on Washington. Here are the highlights in this Short Takes version of HDT Talks Trucking.

How are truck makers using artificial intelligence to change how fleets keep their trucks on the road and generating revenue? To learn more, HDT executive editor Jack Roberts sat down with Volvo Trucks North America connectivity expert Magnus Gustafson at the recent American Trucking Associations' Management Conference and Exhibition for this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. Sponsored by: CAT Scale & Apollo Tire Learn More About AI and Predictive Maintenance: Volvo Trucks Debuts AI-Enabled Blue Service Contract at ATAWhat Smarter Computers and AI Mean for Predictive MaintenanceUnderstanding AI in Trucking In this Episode, You'll Learn About:

Get a peek at some technology that may soon make its way into the trucks you buy as HDT's Jack Roberts shares insights from the big IAA commercial vehicle show in Europe. Sponsored by: CAT Scale and Apollo Tires On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT’s Deborah Lockridge and Jack Roberts talk about the biggest trends from around the globe showcased at IAA. Learn More: ZF Debuts Hybrid Truck Transmission at IAAA Zeppelin's-Eye View of IAA 2024 [Photos]PepsiCo Looks to Scale Tesla Semi EV Operations Beyond California Mahle Showcases ZEV Innovations at IAA 2024 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! Twitter (X) FacebookLinkedIn

Just how far will Foodliner stretch its oil drain intervals? Can Roehl Transport master artificial intelligence? Meet two of HDT's Truck Fleet Innovators on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. Sponsored by CAT Scale HDT’s Deborah Lockridge talks to two HDT Truck Fleet Innovators, Kyle Neumann of Foodliner and John Paape of Roehl Transport, during Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange. In This Episode:

Why aren't trucks as safe as airplanes? Should motor carriers be required to carry more insurance? On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge talks to Lane Kidd of The Trucking Alliance about an essay he wrote on trucking's duty to public safety. This episode sponsored by CAT Scale In this episode: Can you compare trucking's safety record to the airline industry's? The Trucking Alliance’s ambitious goal to eliminate truck crash fatalities. Emerging technology advancements like autonomous trucks and collision mitigation systems Raising minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers — pros and cons The problem with so few motor carriers having safety ratings from FMCSA If victims of truck crashes were adequately compensated, would litigation drop? 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn

When is trucking going to climb back up the back side of the latest cycle? How can trucking fleets do a better job of preparing for these ups and downs? On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT’s Deborah Lockridge talks to Brian Holland, president and CEO of Fleet Advantage, for a mid-year look at the state of the economy and the trucking industry — and some advice on making fleet purchasing decisions based on data and total cost of ownership. In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking: fleet equipment procurement Artificial intelligence

The infrastructure needed to support California's hydrogen economy is not going to sprout up from the ground by itself. Calstart is supporting that growth through programs like Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Hydrogen funding lane. The program is intended to support ydrogen medium- and heavy-duty as well as offroad vehicle infrastructure. Kelly Ratchinsky, Calstart's technical project manager for hydrogen infrastructure, shares her insights with HDT equipment editor, Jim Park. Ratchinsky outlines what she envisions the future of the medium- and heavy-duty transportation industry will look like using hydrogen powered vehicles. 🏫 More About Calstart's hydrogen infrastructure funding initiatives: Calstart homepage Calstart's funding finder tool Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project | California HVIP EnergIIZE EnergIIZE homepage.

Learn what the Next Generation in Trucking Association is doing to bring more drivers and technicians into trucking as a first career choice. One of the biggest challenges trucking fleets face is finding good drivers and diesel technicians. For various reasons, from regulations to insurance to a lack of awareness of trucking-related careers, it’s often a second career choice rather than one young people might pursue right out of high school. On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT’s Deborah Lockridge talks to Lindsey Trent, president and co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, about how her group is working to change that. Learn More About Bringing Younger People Into Trucking Younger Driver Pilot Program Drops 2 Controversial RequirementsInside a High School Truck Driver Training Program3 Things That Attract Younger Truck Drivers to a Fleet6 Practices to Recruit Younger Truck DriversHigh School Teacher Honored for Truck-Driving Curriculum

Hydrogen is widely thought of as the ideal energy source for long-haul trucking. It will take trucks places batteries can only dream of today. Renewable sources of hydrogen promise carbon-free, zero-emissions energy for trucking. We seem to be on the cusp of a new era; truly clean, green trucking. Or are we? Dr. David Cebon has very strong opinions on the use of hydrogen as a heavy-truck energy source. He doesn’t think it will work, and he backs his position with science and economics. David is a professor of mechanical engineering at Cambridge University in England and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. 🏫 More About Clean Hydrogen Estimating the Carbon Footprint of Hydrogen Production, by Robert Rapier How Clean is Hydrogen, Actually? With Prof. David Cebon Hydrogen or Electron Economy?