A Visit to Peterbilt’s booth at ATA’s 2025 Conference in San Diego
What did Peterbilt show off at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition? Come on a quick tour with HDT's Deborah Lockridge Peterbilt's Jake White, including a sneak peek…
Alternative Fuels and Powertrains at ATA’s Management Conference [Photos]
Alternative fuel and powertrain options on display at the American Trucking Associations' 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.
How Roadrunner cut its missed pickup rate with AI to from
LTL carrier Roadrunner leveraged AI to cut its missed pickup rate by 98.33%.
How stable are contract rates?
Truckload contract rates have been remarkably stable over the past few years, but they are about to be tested over the next 12 months. The post How stable are contract…
Is the goods economy in a recession? Freight data suggests so
As someone who’s spent decades immersed in the freight and logistics industry, I’ve learned that freight data often tells the story of the broader economy long before traditional indicators catch…
Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts: How Fleets Can Protect Themselves in an Era of Rising Risk
Big jury payouts — sometimes topping $100 million — are becoming more common across the trucking industry. These “nuclear verdicts” are driving up insurance costs, putting companies at risk, and…
DOT to CDL mills: We’re coming after you
There isn’t a truck driver shortage. CDL mills will no longer be tolerated. These are the latest messages from DOT and FMCSA.
Ohio bill would outlaw radioactive brine road treatment
New legislation would stop toxic oil and gas waste, some testing positive as radioactive, from being spread on Ohio roadways.
Bitcoin and Butterballs – stories of cargo theft
Cargo theft investigators uncover plot to steal $70,000 worth of frozen turkeys. Truckers can learn a valuable lesson from the foiled heist.
Autonomous overload?
Autonomous truck testing, development and real-world operations are quite literally increasing by the day. Read the latest.