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.

JAN 22

FMCSA Turns Up Enforcement: What Trucking Fleets Face in 2026

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 oversight of ELD providers and driver training programs. Wiseman also explains what carriers should be doing now to reduce compliance risk — and why these issues create real crash and liability exposure, not just regulatory headaches.

27 min
JAN 20

AI in Action: Pilot’s Maintenance Strategy

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 ways that help maintenance teams go on the offensive instead of reacting to breakdowns. Topics include: How Pilot is using AI in maintenance today Where AI is delivering real value (and where it isn’t) Using data and diagnostics to stay ahead of failures Learn more: Why AI Could Be the Cure for Trucking’s Tech Fatigue:https://www.truckinginfo.com/10248858/why-ai-could-be-the-cure-for-truckings-tech-fatigue

5 min
12/08/2025

Lisa Kelly on the Return of Ice Road Truckers and Life as an Owner-Operator

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 talks about: What’s real and what’s dramatized on Ice Road TruckersDriving in 40-below conditions with no heatChaining up in brutal weatherOwner-operator realities: repairs, budgeting, and breakdownsWorking with a camera crew in the cabHow she handles fame, boundaries, and misconceptionsWhy she still loves trucking — and what she wants next#LisaKelly #IceRoadTruckers #HDTtalksTrucking #TruckDriver #OwnerOperator #WinterDriving #TruckingLife #IceRoads #TruckingIndustry #SemiTruck #WomenInTrucking #CDLDriver #RealTrucking #HeavyDutyTrucking 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! X ➡ https://x.com/HDTrucking Facebook ➡ / heavydutytrucking LinkedIn ➡ / heavy-duty-trucking-magazine 📰 Subscribe to our e-newsletters! https://www.truckinginfo.com/newslett...

22 min
12/03/2025

Trucking's Telematics Technology Crisis

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 You'll Learn in This Podcast: From manual processes to automation in brokerage opsThe “technology crisis” in trucking todayGenerational divide, ELD mandate & resistance to techAutomation, scalability & the danger of tribal knowledgeHow to know you have a technology problem in your fleetToo many portals: 14+ platforms and constant context-switchingMaking the TMS the single source of truthDashboards, KPIs & avoiding paralysis by analysisWho owns data, and how many analysts do you really need?Getting value from telematics instead of drowning in dataBreaking old habits & forcing better workflows through trainingVendor “full integration” claims vs. realityWhy technology should be a Top-3 priority for fleets

32 min
12/03/2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Graig Morin and Brown Dog Trucking

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 Trucking Small Carrier Success Stories: Silchuk Transport Small Carrier Success Stories: Huff & Puff Trucking Small Carrier Success Stories: Hellbent Xpress What You'll Learn in This Episode Why it's important to study the industry locally and nationally before founding a fleet.Where to turn to get trustworthy help with the startup process.Knowing when it's time to grow your fleetDeciding whether to lease or own trucksHow to work through small fleet growing painsWhy a Safety Culture mattersWhy you should refuse to be a "cheap" carrierHow to compete with large fleetsFinding your niche and refusing to do everything

35 min
10/22/2025

Navigating TMS Trends in Trucking: Tucker Freight Lines' Journey

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 technology adoption. Testing is essential before going live with new TMS systems.Partnership with reliable vendors is vital for success.Defining success early helps in TMS implementation. Dig Deeper into Artificial Intelligence Inside the AI Revolution in Logistics: Insights from Trimble’s Roundtable Tips for Successful AI Adoption for Trucking Companies Subscribe to our newsletter & magazine: https://www.truckinginfo.com/page/subscribe

33 min
10/07/2025

Understanding the Power of TCO for Truck Fleets

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.

25 min
09/30/2025

Autonomous Trucks in Fleet Operations Today

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.

25 min

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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2021 - 2026
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172
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HDT Talks Trucking