A victory for Werner Enterprises in a closely watched nuclear verdict appeal could have broader implications in the trend for plaintiff lawyers to focus on...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled what he called a “pro-trucker” package of initiatives and regulatory updates, including funds to expand...

The Western States Trucking Association is challenging a deal that truck and engine makers made with California to continue to meet the state's truck...

How well is your trucking fleet prepared for a disaster like Hurricane Helene, the Los Angeles wildfires from earlier this year, or deadly tornadoes?

The New Jersey trucking industry is sounding the alarm on the state’s increasingly stringent policies on independent contractor status.

The Supreme Court decision gives fuel producers the leeway to challenge an EV mandate waiver — raising new questions about the future of clean vehicle rules...

After years of delays, the process of sending commercial driver medical cards to state licensing agencies is finally going digital — except for in the...

Could a Supreme Court decision regarding a challenge to California's Clean Car standards eventually have implications for CARB's Clean Truck standards?

Higher tariffs on steel and aluminum could be good or bad news depending on what your trucking company hauls. And a pause on new China tariffs means ports...

May marked the lowest monthly cargo output in over two years at the Port of Los Angeles, thanks to trade policy uncertainty.

How trucking companies are rethinking policies and support systems to better serve women — and why that benefits everyone on the team.

President Donald Trump on June 12 signed Congressional resolutions that revoked the Environmental Protection Agency waiver for three California vehicle...

Trucking companies that operate refrigerated trucks and trailers in California can breathe a sigh of relief, as the state’s requirement for transitioning to...

People from a variety of backgrounds are more likely to stay with companies where they feel heard and where their feedback leads to real change.

As trucking becomes more diverse, successful fleets are rethinking not just how they hire, but also how they can make the most of a team that doesn’t all...

AI — especially the new generation of generative AI — can be used in everything from pricing emails to route optimization. But is it all just hype? Or is it...

In today’s uncertain supply chain, adaptability isn’t optional. The annual State of Logistics Report offers insight for trucking companies in this time of...

Truck drivers today are more diverse than ever—across age, gender, culture, and background. But how can fleets not only recruit but retain this evolving...

If your trucking company is relying on an “open-door policy” or even online surveys to get feedback from your truck drivers, you’re probably not doing enough.

A fatal crash involving a fatigued driver and three parked trucks underscores a truth safety managers need to remember: Driver monitoring technology only...

New York officials continue to say they won't kill off the controversial congestion pricing program in New York City.

On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, hear how Tammie Dean, a former truck driver, started a program to support other women drivers as a recruiter at Lily...

DOT reinstates English language proficiency enforcement for commercial truck drivers; Secretary Duffy plans more safety reforms to help truckers.

Protect your trucking fleet's safety scores by understanding how the math works in the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability calculations.

California has agreed to formally repeal much of its controversial Advanced Clean Fleets electric-truck mandate as part of a legal settlement, while more...

California has agreed to formally repeal much of its controversial Advanced Clean Fleets electric-truck mandate as part of a legal settlement, while more...

Testing and deployment of self-driving trucks may accelerate after the federal government announced a new "automated vehicle framework" and California...

How is a new Volvo truck like your smartphone? Learn about the latest enhancements to the Volvo Connect platform in this interview with Volvo's Johann Agebrand.

Learn about the latest over-the-air updates and parameter control in Volvo Connect, Volvo’s digital fleet management platform, in this HDT Talks Trucking On...

Will the Republican congress kill off the attempt to mandate speed limiters for heavy trucks? Read about the bills and the history of efforts to mandate...

Isaac Harmon, Director of Safety at CPC Logistics, shares insights ahead of this year's CVSA International Roadcheck inspection blitz on preparing for...

Preparation is the key for trucking companies to not only surviving CVSA's annual 72-hour inspection blitz, but turning those inspections to their advantage.

What the federal government considers an independent contractor vs. an employee is once again changing based on the change in administration.

Aurora Innovation said it successfully launched its commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas, with regular driverless hauls between Dallas and Houston.

Roadside inspection officials will be instructed to more strictly enforce a federal regulation requiring commercial drivers to be able to speak English...

TaaS. Does that mean trucks as a service, trailers as a service, or tires as a service? HDT's Deborah Lockridge has another takeaway from the Technology &...

A pair of tractor-trailers with automated truck platooning technology is now traveling Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana,...

Learn how HDT’s 2025 Top Green Fleets pursue trucking sustainability as a core value and a business strategy.

A passenger-EV startup has won an auction to acquire Nikola Corp.’s former headquarters and manufacturing facility -- but the deal doesn't include the...

A passenger-EV startup has won an auction to acquire Nikola Corp.’s former headquarters and manufacturing facility -- but the deal doesn't include the...

What's the best path to decarbonization for your trucking fleet? The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is looking at the "messy middle" of...

Heavy Duty Trucking has honored 20 trucking operations as HDT Top Green Fleets for 2025 for their role in leading the industry in sustainability, from...

New research from the American Transportation Research Institute sheds some light on the state of truck parking at state-provided rest areas and other...

HDT's Deborah Lockridge on how the trucking industry has moved toward "vertical integration" over the past 25 years.

Heavy-duty truck orders and production have been dropping, and Trump administration actions may suppress that even further.

Now’s your chance to tell the U.S. Department of Transportation about regulations that should be changed or eliminated at DOT agencies such as the Federal...

Nearly 1900 Freightliner and Western Star trucks have been recalled for possible brake light failure during an automatic emergency braking event, caused by...

Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud for lying in an effort to pump up the value of the zero-emission truck company, has been pardoned...

HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge is a longtime Girl Scout leader and loves to connect her passion for inspiring girls with her love of...

In this HDT Talks Trucking interview, learn how Atlas World Group creates high-performing teams by teaching employees how to look at different points of...