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HDT Talks Trucking

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Go behind the scenes with the industry’s most seasoned trucking reporters. Heavy Duty Trucking’s editorial team uses decades of experience to bring you expert insights and interview industry professionals to discuss the latest news, trends, and technology that will help you run your fleet more efficiently, safely, and profitably.

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00:13:21

Cutting Fleet Fuel Costs in a Volatile Market

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2026/04/09

When diesel prices are as volatile as they've been in 2026, it makes it tough for trucking fleets to plan and control costs.In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge sits down with Jenny Vander Zanden, COO of Breakthrough, to talk through what’s driving the volatility and what fleets can actually do about it.They get into practical, real-world strategies, from being smarter about where you buy fuel to improving driver habits and spotting hidden costs in your data.

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00:21:05

Trucking's Digital Frontier

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2026/03/26

Trucking technology is evolving fast — but what’s real, what’s hype, and what actually matters for fleets?In this episode, we cover:AI in real-world fleet operationsSoftware-defined vehiclesSafety tech and AI coachingThe EV market resetHow fleets should approach new techIf you're trying to make sense of where trucking tech is headed, this conversation with ACT Expo organizer Erik Neandross breaks it down.

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00:10:53

Electric, Diesel, Natural Gas, Biofuels? What Run on...

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2026/03/11

The future of trucking isn’t diesel — or electric. It’s the “messy middle.”In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge talks with Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, about insights from the latest Run on Less – Messy Middle demonstration.The project tracked trucks running multiple alternative fuels and powertrains, including diesel, natural gas, renewable fuels, and battery-electric trucks.In an interview at Geotab Connect, Roeth

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00:07:14

Cargo Theft Is Exploding — And Congress May Finally...

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2026/02/23

Cargo theft losses surged to nearly $725 million last year, according to CargoNet, and the problem is no longer local or opportunistic.In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Take, Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge speaks with Scott Cornell, VP of Transportation Risk & Strategy at LogistIQ Insurance Solutions and chair of TAPA Americas, about how cargo theft has evolved into a sophisticated, international crime — and why federal tracking and enforcement have lagged behind.Cornell

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00:18:51

Double Brokering, Phishing, and the Rise of Strategic...

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2026/02/23

Cargo theft in the U.S. has changed dramatically in just a few years. What was once dominated by small regional crews is now increasingly driven by organized international crime rings using deception, cyber tactics, and strategic fraud.In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge speaks with Scott Cornell, vice president at LogistIQ Insurance and chair of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), about how cargo theft evolved after 2020 and why “strategic theft” is

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00:19:35

The Future of Class 8 Brake Telematics

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2026/02/20

Brakes are the final frontier for telematics on Class 8 trucks.But Hendrickson Vehicle Systems is close to a breakthrough that may change the game when it comes to getting real-time brake system information back to fleets.HDT talked to Jeff Moris, director, axle, brake and wheel-end systems at Hendrickson to find out more about how these new telematics technology will work.#HDTTalksTrucking#Class8trucks#truckingsafety#truckbrakesKey takeaways:• Brakes are a harsh environment for electronics, which

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00:27:15

FMCSA Turns Up Enforcement: What Trucking Fleets Face...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2026/01/22

FMCSA enforcement is ramping up. After a turbulent 2025 in regulations, what's next for trucking fleets?Transportation attorney and Truck Safe Consulting president Brandon Wiseman joins HDT Talks Trucking to break down the biggest regulatory and enforcement shifts shaping trucking as we head into 2026. We cover why English Language Proficiency violations are once again placing drivers out of service, where the non-domiciled CDL crackdown stands after a court stay, and how FMCSA plans to tighten

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00:04:55

AI in Action: Pilot’s Maintenance Strategy

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2026/01/20

AI gets plenty of hype at tech shows like CES—but what does it actually look like in a real trucking maintenance operation?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 being used today to support truck maintenance, diagnostics, and operations.Hickman explains how Pilot is moving beyond buzzwords and putting AI to work in practical

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00:21:51

Lisa Kelly on the Return of Ice Road Truckers and...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/12/08

From -40°F repairs to social media trolls, Lisa Kelly talks about the return of Ice Road Truckers, living with a camera in her cab, handling criticism, and her real-life trucking successes and challenges in this interview with Heavy Duty Trucking's Deborah Lockridge.Sponsored by: CAT Scale’s WeighMyTruck app — save time and skip the line. Kelly joins HDT Talks Trucking for an honest conversation about the real world of ice road hauling and what it's like behind the scenes of the show.She

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00:31:55

Trucking's Telematics Technology Crisis

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/12/03

There's a problem with truck telematics today: Too much data and not enough action.Jack Roberts talks to Brent Ellis, vice president of business systems & processes, Decker Truck Line, about how to get a handle on truck telematics and make them work for your fleet. Sponsored by: CAT Scale’s WeighMyTruck app — save time and skip the line. Learn More:How Brent Ellis is Automating Operations at Decker Truck LinesMeet HDT's 2025 Fleet InnovatorsIs AI the Cure for Trucking's Technology Fatigue?What

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00:35:26

Small Carrier Success Stories: Graig Morin and Brown...

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2025/12/03

Graig Morin started out as a fleet driver in his hometown of Biddeford, Maine. But he knew he wanted to found his own fleet one day.He knew he'd need help to accomplish his goal. Luckily, he knew just where to find it.Sponsored by:CAT Scale’s WeighMyTruck app — save time and skip the line.Learn More:Small Carrier Success Stories: Brown Dog TruckingSmall Carrier Success Stories: Silchuk TransportSmall Carrier Success Stories: Huff & Puff TruckingSmall Carrier Success Stories: Hellbent Xpress What

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00:32:55

Navigating TMS Trends in Trucking: Tucker Freight...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/10/22

Explore the trends in transportation management systems used by trucking fleets, as we talk to Tucker Freight Lines about its journey in implementing new TMS technologies, and get some insight from its technology partner.Sponsored by: CAT Scale’s WeighMyTruck app — save time and skip the line.Key Takeaways:Cloud technology is a key enabler for modern TMS.AI is increasingly integrated into TMS solutions. Integration of maintenance and TMS improves efficiency. Change management is crucial for

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00:25:06

Understanding the Power of TCO for Truck Fleets

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/10/07

Understanding and applying Total Cost of Ownership to your truck or fleet is critical for maximizing profits and productivity.Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations at Fleet Advantage explains what TCO does and how you can put it to work for your fleet today.

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00:25:06

Autonomous Trucks in Fleet Operations Today

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/09/30

Autonomous trucks are already working in real fleet operations today.But what do those operations look like?And how does deploying and operating autonomous trucks actually work on the fleet side of the equation?We asked Nils Jaeger, president of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, to walk us through the state of self-driving truck operations today.

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00:29:47

Real Talk on EV Drayage in California: Policy, TCO,...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/09/29

Deborah Lockridge talks with Matt Schrap, newly minted chief commercial officer at Forum Mobility and former CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association.We dig into the regulatory tug-of-war between California and the feds, true TCO drivers for electric trucks in drayage fleets, Tesla Semi expectations, port appointment bottlenecks, and practical incentives to drive fleet electrification.Sponsored by: CAT Scale’s WeighMyTruck app — save time and skip the line. https://catscale.com/our-guarantee/🤝 Follow

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00:22:59

A Tough But Rewarding Journey: 4Gen’s Path to...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/08/26

4Gen Logistics has one of the largest zero-emission drayage fleets in Southern California — with 64 battery-electric trucks and 15 hydrogen fuel-cell trucks. But getting there hasn’t been easy.In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Editor Deborah Lockridge sits down with Brad Bayne, VP of Strategic Initiatives at 4Gen Logistics and a 2023 HDT Truck Fleet Innovator, to discuss the lessons learned on the road to becoming a 100% zero-emissions fleet by 2025.👉 Don’t miss Part 1 of the interview, where

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00:10:08

Can Zero-Emission Trucking Survive a Regulatory...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/08/07

In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge catches up with 2023 HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Brad Bayne of 4Gen Logistics for a progress report on zero-emission trucks during this time of deregulation.▶️ Topics include:The current makeup of 4Gen’s zero-emission fleetThe fallout from Nikola’s bankruptcyCustomer expectations vs. cost realitiesCalifornia’s regulatory resolve and future strategy👉 Don’t miss Part 2, where Lockridge and Bayne dive into the operational lessons learned from

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00:20:20

Why Polaris Transportation is Racking up Workplace...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/07/29

At Polaris Transportation Group, sustainability isn’t just about emissions — it’s about people, culture, technology, and giving back. Brenda Brajkovich from Polaris chats with HDT’s Deborah Lockridge about how the company is building a stronger, more inclusive workplace while staying ahead in cross-border trucking and logistics.

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00:15:42

AI, Trucking, & Trust: Penske’s Tim Haynes on...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/07/21

AI adoption in the trucking industry is skyrocketing — and leaders, executives, and managers of heavy-duty trucking fleets are taking notice. In this HDT Leadership Insights podcast, HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge sits down with Tim Haynes, VP of Digital and Customer Data at Penske Transportation Solutions, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming fleet operations. This episode of HDT Leadership Insights is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by,

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00:26:54

Retaining Today's More Diverse Truck Driver...

HDT Talks Trucking ·

2025/06/02

From pet policies and panic buttons to sign language and management diversity, trucking fleets are finding new ways to support a changing professional truck driver population. Join host Deborah Lockridge and guest Mark Murrell of the Best Fleets to Drive For program as they unpack what successful fleets are doing right to retain a more diverse driver workforce -- and how you can apply it to your operation.🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSCarriersEdge Announces 2025 Best Fleets to Drive ForHow Can Trucking

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