Microgrids, sometimes called distributed energy resources, are local sources of electricity operating separately from the utility grid. They typically produce electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar, but they can also be powered by hydro, natural gas, hydrogen, or even small modular nuclear reactors.    This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Scraper Systems  Joshua Goldman, vice president of E-mobility at microgrid and DER deployment advisor Xendee, says off-grid energy sources offer resiliency from power outages while helping to level the cost of electricity supplied by utility companies. Could a microgrid kickstart your transition from diesel to BEV?   Watch this Episode of HDT Talks Trucking to Learn:  What are microgrids?   Using energy stored during the day to charge trucks at night Practical applications for fleets using microgrids Selling stored energy back to the grid Navigating the design/build process How to plan for future growth What are the first steps toward energy independence? Take your microgrid to the next level.    More About Microgrids   Microgrid Resources Coalition  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory  Xendee  A. Duie Pyle’s microgrid  Challenges of Charging Commercial Trucks

Microgrids, sometimes called distributed energy resources, are local sources of electricity operating separately from the utility grid. They typically produce electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar, but they can also be powered by hydro, natural gas, hydrogen, or even small modular nuclear reactors.  This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://scrapersystems.com/?utm_source=hdt&amp;utm_medium=paid-podcastsponsor&amp;utm_campaign=truck-general%3A_100123to123123&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_term" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Scraper Systems</a> Joshua Goldman, vice president of E-mobility at microgrid and DER deployment advisor Xendee, says off-grid energy sources offer resiliency from power outages while helping to level the cost of electricity supplied by utility companies. Could a microgrid kickstart your transition from diesel to BEV? Watch this Episode of HDT Talks Trucking to Learn: <ul> <li>What are microgrids? </li> <li> Using energy stored during the day to charge trucks at night</li> <li>Practical applications for fleets using microgrids</li> <li>Selling stored energy back to the grid</li> <li>Navigating the design/build process How to plan for future growth</li> <li>What are the first steps toward energy independence?</li> <li>Take your microgrid to the next level.</li> </ul> More About Microgrids  <a href="https://microgridresources.org/what-is-microgrid/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Microgrid Resources Coalition</a> <a href="https://www.nrel.gov/grid/microgrids.html" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">The National Renewable Energy Laboratory</a> <a href="⁠https://xendee.com⁠" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Xendee</a> <a href="⁠https://www.truckinginfo.com/10171725/meet-hdts-2022-truck-fleet-innovators#Jim%20Fields⁠" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">A. Duie Pyle’s microgrid</a> <a href="⁠https://www.truckinginfo.com/10181496/challenges-of-charging-commercial-trucks" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Challenges of Charging Commercial Trucks</a>

Can Microgrids Speed the Transition from Fossil Fuel to Electric? 

One Energy is an industrial power company and installer of on-site, behind-the-meter, wind energy systems. In early October, the company unveiled its first 30 megawatt battery-electric truck charging site. The site is fully developed, energized, and waiting for its first fleet customers in Findlay, Ohio.  This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by: CAT Scale — Learn more about its ⁠⁠WeighMyTruck app.⁠⁠ And by ⁠⁠Scraper Systems⁠⁠ snow removal  One Energy is a Utility 2.0 company. It sits between the consumer and the utility company, and because it's more agile than a utility, it can make this happen. Fast.   One Energy went from shovels in the ground to flipping the proverbial switch, in just eight months. One Energy CEO Jereme Kent joins Jim Park to talk about the project, its potential and why he chose to build this facility in Findlay Ohio.  In this episode:  The difference between a utility company and Utility 2.0 Why Findlay Ohio could be an ideal site for a megawatt charging hub Why did One Energy not build this site in California? Are Findlay's colder winters a barrier to success?    Is it okay to charge trucks in a coal-powered state like Ohio? How electricity costs will affect fleets' operating margins   How a megawatt charging hub works  Is this concept the truckstop of the future?   Learn more about electric trucks in HDT's Electric Truck Progress Report

One Energy is an industrial power company and installer of on-site, behind-the-meter, wind energy systems. In early October, the company unveiled its first 30 megawatt battery-electric truck charging site. The site is fully developed, energized, and waiting for its first fleet customers in Findlay, Ohio. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by: CAT Scale — Learn more about its <a href="https://weighmytruck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠WeighMyTruck app.⁠⁠</a> And by <a href="https://scrapersystems.com/?utm_source=hdt&amp;utm_medium=paid-podcastsponsor&amp;utm_campaign=truck-general%3A_100123to123123&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_term" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Scraper Systems⁠⁠</a> snow removal One Energy is a Utility 2.0 company. It sits between the consumer and the utility company, and because it's more agile than a utility, it can make this happen. Fast. One Energy went from shovels in the ground to flipping the proverbial switch, in just eight months. One Energy CEO Jereme Kent joins Jim Park to talk about the project, its potential and why he chose to build this facility in Findlay Ohio. In this episode: <ul> <li>The difference between a utility company and Utility 2.0</li> <li>Why Findlay Ohio could be an ideal site for a megawatt charging hub</li> <li>Why did One Energy not build this site in California?</li> <li>Are Findlay's colder winters a barrier to success?   </li> <li>Is it okay to charge trucks in a coal-powered state like Ohio?</li> <li>How electricity costs will affect fleets' operating margins  </li> <li>How a megawatt charging hub works </li> <li>Is this concept the truckstop of the future?</li> </ul> Learn more about electric trucks in HDT's <a href="⁠https://www.truckinginfo.com/10207406/electric-truck-progress-report⁠" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Electric Truck Progress Report</a>

One Energy's First Megawatt Charging Hub in Findlay, Ohio

Meet Sarah Cates. She's the rock-star safety director at ThomasE. Keller Trucking of Defiance, Ohio. Her bosses love her. Her drivers love her. And she's the recipient of HDT's 2023 Safety &amp; Compliance award, sponsored by J.J. Keller &amp; Associates. Cates has been the director of safety for only three years, but her success in totally transforming the company’s safety culture prompted not one, but two, of her colleagues to nominate her for the award. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by: CAT Scale — Learn more about its ⁠WeighMyTruck app.⁠ And by ⁠Scraper Systems⁠ snow removal Cates transformed the safety culture at the company, implemented driver-facing, AI-based camera safety systems without losing any drivers, and slashed its crash indicator score. All that and more during a period when the company grew from 100 to 300 trucks. In this episode:  What makes Sarah Cates tick How she transitioned from Logistics to Safety The key to earning drivers' respect The right way to introduce controversial technologies How to develop a camera privacy policy How she manages a multi-generational workforce

Meet Sarah Cates. She's the rock-star safety director at Thomas E. Keller Trucking of Defiance, Ohio. Her bosses love her. Her drivers love her. And she's the recipient of HDT's 2023 Safety &amp; Compliance award, sponsored by J.J. Keller &amp; Associates. Cates has been the director of safety for only three years, but her success in totally transforming the company’s safety culture prompted not one, but two, of her colleagues to nominate her for the award. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by: CAT Scale — Learn more about its <a href="https://weighmytruck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠WeighMyTruck app.⁠</a> And by <a href="https://scrapersystems.com/?utm_source=hdt&amp;utm_medium=paid-podcastsponsor&amp;utm_campaign=truck-general%3A_100123to123123&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_term" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Scraper Systems⁠</a> snow removal Cates transformed the safety culture at the company, implemented driver-facing, AI-based camera safety systems without losing any drivers, and slashed its crash indicator score. All that and more during a period when the company grew from 100 to 300 trucks. In this episode: <ul> <li>What makes Sarah Cates tick</li> <li>How she transitioned from Logistics to Safety</li> <li>The key to earning drivers' respect</li> <li>The right way to introduce controversial technologies</li> <li>How to develop a camera privacy policy</li> <li>How she manages a multi-generational workforce </li></ul>

How to Run a Top-Notch Safety Program and Earn Drivers' Respect

What can trucking fleets do now to transform their operations and be ready to take advantage of the next freight upturn? HDT's Deborah Lockridge talked to Tom McLeod about why this is the right time for a tune-up. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by: CAT Scale — Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app. And by Scraper Systems snow removal When freight is slower, it's a great opportunity to work "on" your business rather than just "in" your business. Tom McLeod, founder and chief executive of McLeod Software, talks about ways to give your fleet a tune-up. “Once you really look at the numbers, you will almost always be surprised at what's in there, and that’s golden.” In this episode: Get educated on new technologies How software will be affected by electric and autonomous trucks Are you getting the most out of your software? Using data to improve your fleet's operations

What can trucking fleets do now to transform their operations and be ready to take advantage of the next freight upturn? HDT's Deborah Lockridge talked to Tom McLeod about why this is the right time for a tune-up. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by: CAT Scale — Learn more about its <a href="https://weighmytruck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeighMyTruck app.</a> And by <a href="https://scrapersystems.com/?utm_source=hdt&amp;utm_medium=paid-podcastsponsor&amp;utm_campaign=truck-general%3A_100123to123123&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_term" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scraper Systems</a> snow removal When freight is slower, it's a great opportunity to work "on" your business rather than just "in" your business. Tom McLeod, founder and chief executive of McLeod Software, talks about ways to give your fleet a tune-up. “Once you really look at the numbers, you will almost always be surprised at what's in there, and that’s golden.” In this episode: Get educated on new technologies How software will be affected by electric and autonomous trucks Are you getting the most out of your software? Using data to improve your fleet's operations

It's a Good Time for Trucking Fleets to do a 'Tune-up'

Having a truck placed out of service during a roadside inspection means unhappy drivers and customers, truck downtime, expensive repairs, fines, and dings on your safety score. What if someone other than a DOT inspector had noticed the problem? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Scraper Systems And by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app Listen to this episode of HDT Talks Trucking to learn how you can use same defect-detecting mindset that inspectors use. John Seidl is vice president of risk services at Reliance Partners, the owner of transportation consulting company Trucking Wins, and a former Wisconsin State Patrol roadside inspection officer.  Links for more information:  Reliance Partners Trucking Wins Safety Consulting 2023 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (Handbook &amp; Pictorial) Why do Brake Defects Put so Many Trucks Out of Service? Behind the Scenes at a Weigh Station

Having a truck placed out of service during a roadside inspection means unhappy drivers and customers, truck downtime, expensive repairs, fines, and dings on your safety score. What if someone other than a DOT inspector had noticed the problem? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://scrapersystems.com/?utm_source=hdt&amp;utm_medium=paid-podcastsponsor&amp;utm_campaign=truck-general%3A_100123to123123&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_term" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scraper Systems</a> And by CAT Scale. Learn more about its <a href="https://weighmytruck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeighMyTruck app</a> Listen to this episode of HDT Talks Trucking to learn how you can use same defect-detecting mindset that inspectors use. John Seidl is vice president of risk services at Reliance Partners, the owner of transportation consulting company Trucking Wins, and a former Wisconsin State Patrol roadside inspection officer. Links for more information:  <a href="https://reliancepartners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reliance Partners</a> <a href="https://www.truckingwins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trucking Wins Safety Consulting</a> <a href="https://cvsa.ps.membersuite.com/onlinestorefront/BrowseMerchandise.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2023 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (Handbook &amp; Pictorial)</a> <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180203/why-do-brake-defects-put-so-many-trucks-out-of-service" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why do Brake Defects Put so Many Trucks Out of Service</a>? <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10200605/weigh-stations-enforcement-to-keep-trucking-safer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes at a Weigh Station</a>

How to Avoid Truck Out-of-Service Violations

Trucking has a parking problem. The number of trucks seeking parking exceeds the number of available spaces. Projections suggest the number of trucks requiring overnight parking will grow significantly in the coming years. The federal government has pledged close to $1 billion to develop additional truck parking. Will that be enough? Will those spaces come soon enough? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin  And by CAT Scale and its WeighMyTruck app. Jim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park to discuss the scope of the problem, some potential solutions, and the thorny issue of paying for parking. Watch this Episode of HDT Talks Trucking to Learn:  The scope of the parking shortage The cost of lost productivity and operational inefficiencies How a lack of parking affects safety  Government funding to build more parking Where parking is needed most acutely Redesigning rest areas for better utilization The benefits of paying for parking Should carriers co-develop their own parking sites?  ATRI’s Research on Truck Parking Top 20 Dangerous Highway Ramp Spots For Truck Parking Commentary by Jim Park: Of Course Trucking Should Pay for Parking

Trucking has a parking problem. The number of trucks seeking parking exceeds the number of available spaces. Projections suggest the number of trucks requiring overnight parking will grow significantly in the coming years. The federal government has pledged close to $1 billion to develop additional truck parking. Will that be enough? Will those spaces come soon enough? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://www.doublecointires.com/dealers/?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=PodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=HDTPodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_id=HDTPodcast&amp;utm_term=HDTpodcast&amp;utm_content=HDTPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Coin</a> And by CAT Scale and its <a href="https://weighmytruck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeighMyTruck app</a>. <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10157173/tca-selects-new-president" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Ward</a>, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park to discuss the scope of the problem, some potential solutions, and the thorny issue of paying for parking. Watch this Episode of HDT Talks Trucking to Learn: <ul> <li>The scope of the parking shortage</li> <li>The cost of lost productivity and operational inefficiencies</li> <li>How a lack of parking affects safety </li> <li>Government funding to build more parking</li> <li>Where parking is needed most acutely</li> <li>Redesigning rest areas for better utilization</li> <li>The benefits of paying for parking</li> <li>Should carriers co-develop their own parking sites?</li> </ul> <a href="https://truckingresearch.org/atri-research/truck-parking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ATRI’s Research on Truck Parking</a> <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188481/top-20-dangerous-us-highway-ramp-spots-for-truck-parking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 20 Dangerous Highway Ramp Spots For Truck Parking</a> Commentary by Jim Park: <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/303157/of-course-trucking-should-pay-for-parking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Of Course Trucking Should Pay for Parking</a>

How Can Trucking Solve its Parking Shortage?

Bison Transport is arguably the safest large fleet in North America. Bison has taken home the Truckload Carriers Association Grand Prize fleet safety award for large carrier fleets for 13 years in a row. The company has won top honors no less than 16 times in all.  In this episode, you’ll meet one of the architects of Bison’s safety master plan, Garth Pitzel. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin And by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app. Bison Transport is a big believer in leveraging technology to improve safety, but the real focus of the safety program is the driver. Garth says when fleets talk about protecting their assets most people are referring to the truck, the trailer, and the customer’s freight.  “At Bison, we talk about protecting our people. When the driver makes it home safely from trip so does the truck, the trailer, and the customer’s freight.” 

Bison Transport is arguably the safest large fleet in North America. Bison has taken home the Truckload Carriers Association Grand Prize fleet safety award for large carrier fleets for 13 years in a row. The company has won top honors no less than 16 times in all. In this episode, you’ll meet one of the architects of Bison’s safety master plan, <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10197041/bisons-garth-pitzel-on-the-carriers-safety-transformation" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Garth Pitzel</a>. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://www.doublecointires.com/dealers/?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=PodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=HDTPodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_id=HDTPodcast&amp;utm_term=HDTpodcast&amp;utm_content=HDTPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Coin</a> And by CAT Scale. Learn more about its <a href="https://weighmytruck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeighMyTruck app</a>. <a href="https://blog.bisontransport.com/2016/03/becoming-north-americas-safest-fleet-our-safety-story" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Bison Transport</a> is a big believer in leveraging technology to improve safety, but the real focus of the safety program is the driver. Garth says when fleets talk about protecting their assets most people are referring to the truck, the trailer, and the customer’s freight. “At Bison, we talk about protecting our people. When the driver makes it home safely from trip so does the truck, the trailer, and the customer’s freight.”

How Did Bison Transport Achieve its Phenomenal Safety Record?

Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin. Are automatic emergency braking systems ready for prime time? As the comment period wraps up on the federal government’s proposal to make AEB mandatory, HDT Talks Trucking brings you Deborah Lockridge's interview with John Vaccaro of Bettaway. Topics in this episode include:  John Vaccaro's nuclear verdict nightmare Investing in advanced safety systems New Freightliner Cascadias with Detroit Assurance 5 Driver reaction to new safety system Dashcam advances Safety beyond technology A culture of safety  Dig Deeper into AEB, ADAS, and Nuclear Verdicts  How a Trucking Company Fought Back a Nuclear Verdict Are ADAS and AEB Finally Ready for Prime Time? How to Make Automatic Emergency Braking Right For Your Fleet

Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://www.doublecointires.com/dealers/?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=PodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=HDTPodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_id=HDTPodcast&amp;utm_term=HDTpodcast&amp;utm_content=HDTPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Coin</a>. Are automatic emergency braking systems ready for prime time? As the comment period wraps up on the federal government’s <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10201496/proposed-rule-would-require-automatic-emergency-braking-stability-control" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proposal to make AEB mandatory,</a> HDT Talks Trucking brings you Deborah Lockridge's interview with John Vaccaro of Bettaway. Topics in this episode include: <ul> <li>John Vaccaro's nuclear verdict nightmare</li> <li>Investing in advanced safety systems</li> <li>New Freightliner Cascadias with Detroit Assurance 5</li> <li>Driver reaction to new safety system</li> <li>Dashcam advances</li> <li>Safety beyond technology</li> <li>A culture of safety</li> </ul> Dig Deeper into AEB, ADAS, and Nuclear Verdicts <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10143874/trucking-company-fights-back-against-nuclear-verdicts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How a Trucking Company Fought Back a Nuclear Verdict</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10200238/are-adas-and-aeb-finally-ready-for-prime-time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are ADAS and AEB Finally Ready for Prime Time?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10176402/how-to-make-automatic-emergency-braking-right-for-your-fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Make Automatic Emergency Braking Right For Your Fleet</a></li></ul>

Doubling Down on Safety With Advanced Safety Technology

Understanding what your drivers are experiencing and how they feel about their jobs is critical to keeping them happy. Happy drivers tend to stay put. This episode is about the importance of opening up communication channels with your drivers – and keeping them open.  This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin. Automated dispatch systems may be more efficient than direct two-way conversations, but they make the transaction impersonal. A few lines of text on a screen offer few clues about how the other party is feeling. The driver might be happy today, but ready to head for the door tomorrow. How will you ever know if you never actually talk to them?  In this episode, Max Farrell, the CEO of Workhound, joins HDT’s Jim Park to discuss the importance of communication and keeping channels open to employees, including:   Creating a Real-Time Feedback Loop Between Workers and the Company Why Praise is Critical Opening Up Communication Channels Identifying Micro Issues for Macro Changes Driver Feedback and Troublesome Customers Why Resolving Issues Pays Dividends Honest Feedback: Gift or Insult? Why Two-Way Autonomous Chats Work  Learn more about driver communication at HDT's Truckinginfo.com website:  3 Ways Fleets Can Improve Driver Communications How Cowan is More Efficiently Connecting Truck Drivers and Dispatchers How Fleets Can Benefit From Mobile Apps  More from Workhound  Why Driver Feedback is the Key to Driver Retention 2023: Annual Trends Report

Understanding what your drivers are experiencing and how they feel about their jobs is critical to keeping them happy. Happy drivers tend to stay put. This episode is about the importance of opening up communication channels with your drivers – and keeping them open. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://www.doublecointires.com/dealers/?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=PodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=HDTPodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_id=HDTPodcast&amp;utm_term=HDTpodcast&amp;utm_content=HDTPodcast" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Double Coin.</a> Automated dispatch systems may be more efficient than direct two-way conversations, but they make the transaction impersonal. A few lines of text on a screen offer few clues about how the other party is feeling. The driver might be happy today, but ready to head for the door tomorrow. How will you ever know if you never actually talk to them?  In this episode, Max Farrell, the CEO of Workhound, joins HDT’s Jim Park to discuss the importance of communication and keeping channels open to employees, including: <ul> <li>Creating a Real-Time Feedback Loop Between Workers and the Company</li> <li>Why Praise is Critical</li> <li>Opening Up Communication Channels</li> <li>Identifying Micro Issues for Macro Changes</li> <li>Driver Feedback and Troublesome Customers</li> <li>Why Resolving Issues Pays Dividends</li> <li>Honest Feedback: Gift or Insult?</li> <li>Why Two-Way Autonomous Chats Work</li> </ul> Learn more about driver communication at HDT's <a href="http://Truckinginfo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truckinginfo.com</a> website: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10199594/3-ways-fleets-can-improve-driver-communications" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">3 Ways Fleets Can Improve Driver Communications</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10194690/how-cowan-is-more-efficiently-connecting-truck-drivers-and-dispatchers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Cowan is More Efficiently Connecting Truck Drivers and Dispatchers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10141866/how-fleets-can-benefit-from-mobile-apps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Fleets Can Benefit From Mobile Apps</a></li> </ul> More from Workhound <ul> <li><a href="https://workhound.com/ebooks/why-driver-feedback-is-the-key-to-driver-retention/⁠" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Why Driver Feedback is the Key to Driver Retention</a></li> <li><a href="https://workhound.com/reports/2023-annual-trends-report/⁠" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">2023: Annual Trends Report</a></li></ul>

Build Better Driver Relationships Through Communication

The softer freight market has made truck drivers more likely to seek greener pastures. What can fleets learn about recruiting and retention from job application data? This episode of HDT's Leadership Insights video podcast is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Tenstreet. Make driver communication more transparent, effective and easy at Tenstreet.com.  HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge talks to Tenstreet founder Tim Crawford about what trends his company is seeing in job driver applications, with some advice on how to use that information for better driver recruiting and retention.  What is driver application data showing about the state of the industry? Are drivers moving away from something or to something? When the grass on the other side of the fence is more attractive. How often does the average driver get into the job market? What does the data mean for recruiting and retention? Why it's so important to be clear and transparent with current and prospective drivers How job-hunting varies for more experiened drivers Don't let problems in your recruiting process keep a good driver from applying again.    5 Ways Fleets Can Compete for Truck Drivers in a Tough Labor Market Drivers: Hire Fewer, Keep More From the HDT Archives (2007): Recruiting In The Information Age 

The softer freight market has made truck drivers more likely to seek greener pastures. What can fleets learn about recruiting and retention from job application data? This episode of HDT's Leadership Insights video podcast is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Tenstreet. Make driver communication more transparent, effective and easy at <a href="http://www.tenstreet.com?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=insights_interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenstreet.com</a>.  HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge talks to Tenstreet founder Tim Crawford about what trends his company is seeing in job driver applications, with some advice on how to use that information for better driver recruiting and retention. <ul> <li>What is driver application data showing about the state of the industry?</li> <li>Are drivers moving away from something or to something?</li> <li>When the grass on the other side of the fence is more attractive.</li> <li>How often does the average driver get into the job market?</li> <li>What does the data mean for recruiting and retention?</li> <li>Why it's so important to be clear and transparent with current and prospective drivers</li> <li>How job-hunting varies for more experiened drivers</li> <li>Don't let problems in your recruiting process keep a good driver from applying again.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188124/5-ways-fleets-can-compete-for-truck-drivers-in-a-tough-labor-market" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Ways Fleets Can Compete for Truck Drivers in a Tough Labor Market</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/326842/drivers-hire-fewer-keep-more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drivers: Hire Fewer, Keep More</a></li> From the HDT Archives (2007): <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/152916/recruiting-in-the-information-age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recruiting In The Information Age</a> </ul>

What Truck Driver Job Application Data Says About Recruiting and Retention

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Today, clean diesels make up 57% of the commercial vehicle population. That’s nearly double where we were a decade ago. And it’s a 10% jump over this time last year. So what's going on?This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin. The march toward a low-carbon, low emission future has been slow and technically challenging. But we are making progress. The population of near-zero emissions diesel technology trucks continues to grow. Equipment Editor Jim Park talks with Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum about the progress industry has made over the past 19 years to reduce emissions and improved the fuel efficiency of diesel engines.    In This Episode:  Diesel is no longer a dirty word States with the highest adoption of clean diesel technology  Diesel surpasses 55% brake thermal efficiency The promise of SuperTruck: advancing clean diesel technology Allen Schaeffer comments on the EMA/CARB agreement    More About the Diesel Technology Forum https://dieselforum.org/ HDT's 2022 Newsmaker of the Year: The Internal CombustionEngine https://www.truckinginfo.com/10189508/newsmaker-of-the-year-the-internal-combustion-engine What Does the CARB Compromise Mean for Trucking? https://www.truckinginfo.com/10201924/what-does-carb-emissions-compromise-mean-for-trucking

Today, clean diesels make up 57% of the commercial vehicle population. That’s nearly double where we were a decade ago. And it’s a 10% jump over this time last year. So what's going on? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://www.doublecointires.com/dealers/?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=PodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=HDTPodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_id=HDTPodcast&amp;utm_term=HDTpodcast&amp;utm_content=HDTPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Coin</a>. The march toward a low-carbon, low emission future has been slow and technically challenging. But we are making progress. The population of near-zero emissions diesel technology trucks continues to grow. Equipment Editor Jim Park talks with Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum about the progress industry has made over the past 19 years to reduce emissions and improved the fuel efficiency of diesel engines. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Diesel is no longer a dirty word</li> <li>States with the highest adoption of clean diesel technology </li> <li>Diesel surpasses 55% brake thermal efficiency</li> <li>The promise of SuperTruck: advancing clean diesel technology</li> <li>Allen Schaeffer comments on the EMA/CARB agreement</li> </ul> More About the Diesel Technology Forum <a href="https://dieselforum.org/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dieselforum.org/</a> HDT's 2022 Newsmaker of the Year: The Internal Combustion Engine <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10189508/newsmaker-of-the-year-the-internal-combustion-engine" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.truckinginfo.com/10189508/newsmaker-of-the-year-the-internal-combustion-engine</a> What Does the CARB Compromise Mean for Trucking? <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10201924/what-does-carb-emissions-compromise-mean-for-trucking" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.truckinginfo.com/10201924/what-does-carb-emissions-compromise-mean-for-trucking</a>

New Near-Zero Emissions Diesel Sales Top 57%

At a time when fleet expansion is an iffy proposition, adding additional carrying capacity to your existing fleet can lower equipment costs, increase profits, and even help reduce your carbon footprint. This episode of HDT's Leadership Insights video podcast is sponsored by, and produced in partnership with Kinedyne. There are only so many square feet of floor space in a trailer, and some cargo just doesn’t take kindly to double-stacking. But there’s an easy way to double your floor space, as HDT's Jim Park learns in this conversation with Kinedyne’s Joe Vergeldedios.Vergeldedios is product segment manager for Kinedyne’s decking solutions line. His job is helping fleets unlock the potential of a truly full trailer. In this podcase, he and Jim will discuss how expanding capacity can increase profits and create an easier and safer work environment. Joe and Jim will also discuss which sectors show the greatest benefit from adding trailer capacity, look at pre-purchase considerations and talk system maintenance. Learn More About Maximizing Trailer Cargo Capacity:  How Fleets Can Maximize Available Trailer Capacity Kinedyne Adds Decking System Design to Increase Trailer Space 

At a time when fleet expansion is an iffy proposition, adding additional carrying capacity to your existing fleet can lower equipment costs, increase profits, and even help reduce your carbon footprint. This episode of HDT's Leadership Insights video podcast is sponsored by, and produced in partnership with Kinedyne. There are only so many square feet of floor space in a trailer, and some cargo just doesn’t take kindly to double-stacking. But there’s an easy way to double your floor space, as HDT's Jim Park learns in this conversation with Kinedyne’s Joe Vergeldedios. Vergeldedios is product segment manager for Kinedyne’s decking solutions line. His job is helping fleets unlock the potential of a truly full trailer. In this podcase, he and Jim will discuss how expanding capacity can increase profits and create an easier and safer work environment. Joe and Jim will also discuss which sectors show the greatest benefit from adding trailer capacity, look at pre-purchase considerations and talk system maintenance. Learn More About Maximizing Trailer Cargo Capacity: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10143252/how-to-maximize-trailer-space" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">How Fleets Can Maximize Available Trailer Capacity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10139948/kinedyne-launches-beam-design-to-increase-cargo-space" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Kinedyne Adds Decking System Design to Increase Trailer Space</a> </li></ul>

How to Maximize Cargo Capacity

Where is the autonomous/self-driving truck industry today? How much longer will we have to wait for Level 4 to mature? What's the holdup? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin. Autonomous or self-driving trucks have been with us for more than a decade, yet no company has yet placed a full Level-4 truck into regular revenue service without a human driver aboard. In the early days, few predicted it would take this long for self-driving technology to hit the road.  HDT invited two industry pioneers to discuss the current state of heavy duty self-driving trucks. This episode features Joanna Buttler, head of Daimler Trucks’ Global Autonomous Technology Group, and Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics. Learn More About Autonomous Trucks:  How Do Autonomous Trucks “See” the World? Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape How We Think About Insurance NHTSA AV Safety

Where is the autonomous/self-driving truck industry today? How much longer will we have to wait for Level 4 to mature? What's the holdup? This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://www.doublecointires.com/dealers/?utm_source=HDT&amp;utm_medium=PodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=HDTPodcastSponsorship&amp;utm_id=HDTPodcast&amp;utm_term=HDTpodcast&amp;utm_content=HDTPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Coin</a>. Autonomous or self-driving trucks have been with us for more than a decade, yet no company has yet placed a full Level-4 truck into regular revenue service without a human driver aboard. In the early days, few predicted it would take this long for self-driving technology to hit the road. HDT invited two industry pioneers to discuss the current state of heavy duty self-driving trucks. This episode features Joanna Buttler, head of <a href="https://www.daimlertruck.com/en/innovation/autonomous-driving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daimler Trucks’ Global Autonomous Technology Grou</a>p, and Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of <a href="https://torc.ai/Daimler Autonomous Trucks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Torc Robotics</a>. Learn More About Autonomous Trucks: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10166957/how-do-autonomous-trucks-see-the-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Do Autonomous Trucks “See” the World?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10193963/autonomous-trucks-could-reshape-how-we-think-about-insurance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape How We Think About Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/technology-innovation/automated-vehicles-safety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NHTSA AV Safety</a></li></ul>

The State of Autonomous Vehicle Development

It’s easy enough to buy a battery-electric truck, but fleets are being forced to wait up to two years for their chargers. Site design, permitting, and construction take forever. Matt Horton, CEO of Voltera Power, talks to Jim Park on HDT Talks Trucking on how fleets can navigate these waters. Voltera develops charging facilities for light, medium and heavy vehicles. Horton says the upfront costs of developing charging facilities are sidelining some fleets. Others just don’t have the resources to wade through the bureaucratic swamp and get shovels in the ground. Horton discusses the challenges, and offers advice on how to get your BEV up and running as quickly as possible:  Why are we pushing so hard to electrify right now? Why is infrastructure such a problem?  Charging deserts Getting power to the wheels  Is grid capacity allocated on a first come, first served basis?  How much energy is 5 megawatts?  Is the cost of power, including infrastructure, comparable to diesel?  How far off is a true public charging network?    More About Charging Infrastructure Challenges of Charging Commercial Trucks  NACFE Guidance Report on Charging Infrastructure for Battery-Electric Vehicles The Rush to Battery-Electric Trucks: Putting the Cart Before the Horse

It’s easy enough to buy a battery-electric truck, but fleets are being forced to wait up to two years for their chargers. Site design, permitting, and construction take forever. Matt Horton, CEO of <a href="https://www.volterapower.com/ " rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Voltera Power</a>, talks to Jim Park on HDT Talks Trucking on how fleets can navigate these waters. Voltera develops charging facilities for light, medium and heavy vehicles. Horton says the upfront costs of developing charging facilities are sidelining some fleets. Others just don’t have the resources to wade through the bureaucratic swamp and get shovels in the ground. Horton discusses the challenges, and offers advice on how to get your BEV up and running as quickly as possible: <ul> <li>Why are we pushing so hard to electrify right now?</li> <li>Why is infrastructure such a problem? </li> <li>Charging deserts</li> <li>Getting power to the wheels </li> <li>Is grid capacity allocated on a first come, first served basis? </li> <li>How much energy is 5 megawatts? </li> <li>Is the cost of power, including infrastructure, comparable to diesel? </li> <li>How far off is a true public charging network? </li> </ul> More About Charging Infrastructure <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10181496/challenges-of-charging-commercial-trucks" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Challenges of Charging Commercial Trucks </a> <a href="https://nacfe.org/news/new-guidance-report-on-charging-infrastructure-for-battery-electric-vehicles/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">NACFE Guidance Report on Charging Infrastructure for Battery-Electric Vehicles</a> <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10197651/the-rush-to-battery-electric-trucks-putting-the-cart-before-the-horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rush to Battery-Electric Trucks: Putting the Cart Before the Horse</a>

Navigating Battery-Electric Truck Charging Challenges

Former USA Truck CEO James Reed recently joined Kodiak Robotics as chief operating officer. What's the former fleet exec's perspective on self-driving truck technology?Reed joins HDT's Deborah Lockridge on HDT Talks Trucking to talk about the move and the state of the autonomous-truck industry. Learn more about:  Why Reed joined Kodiak Robotics What needs to happen for self-driving trucks to become a reality Can autonomous trucks be as safe as human drivers? Are autonomous trucks a threat to driver jobs?  More About Self-Driving Trucks and Kodiak Robotics  Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape How We Think About Insurance  How Do Autonomous Trucks “See” the World? Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates Tire Blowout on Self-Driving Truck

Former USA Truck CEO James Reed recently joined Kodiak Robotics as chief operating officer. What's the former fleet exec's perspective on self-driving truck technology? Reed joins HDT's Deborah Lockridge on HDT Talks Trucking to talk about the move and the state of the autonomous-truck industry. Learn more about: <ul> <li>Why Reed joined Kodiak Robotics</li> <li>What needs to happen for self-driving trucks to become a reality</li> <li>Can autonomous trucks be as safe as human drivers?</li> <li>Are autonomous trucks a threat to driver jobs?</li> </ul> More About Self-Driving Trucks and Kodiak Robotics <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10193963/autonomous-trucks-could-reshape-how-we-think-about-insurance" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape How We Think About Insurance </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10166957/how-do-autonomous-trucks-see-the-world" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">How Do Autonomous Trucks “See” the World?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10186742/kodiak-robotics-demonstrates-tire-blowout-on-self-driving-truck" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates Tire Blowout on Self-Driving Truck</a></li></ul>

Bringing the Fleet Perspective to Self-Driving Trucks

There's a lot more to adopting electric trucks than batteries and range, as HDT's Deborah Lockridge explores in this conversation with Hendrickson's Jeff Sass on this episode of HDT's Leadership Insights, produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Hendrickson.   Jeff Sass, vice president of marketing for Hendrickson, has spent decades in the truck business, and he’s been talking frankly about how technology is changing the industry for years. Three years ago at HDT's Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange event, he promised that "electric trucks are coming." And indeed, they are here. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still a lot of questions and a lot of hurdles to overcome, from weight to cradle-to-grave issues.   Learn More About Electric Trucks   Will Electric Trucks Need New Suspensions?  Electric Truck Ecosystem: What it Takes to Run BEVs    Topics Covered in This Episode:  Electric trucks are here EV range and battery weight Dealing with EV weight challenges Last-mile delivery and electric trucks How much is electricity going to cost to charge BEV trucks? Broader environmental concerns of battery-electric trucks   Sign up for the HDT e-newsletter!   Follow and connect with HDT on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

There's a lot more to adopting electric trucks than batteries and range, as HDT's Deborah Lockridge explores in this conversation with Hendrickson's Jeff Sass on this episode of HDT's Leadership Insights, produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, <a href="https://www.hendrickson-intl.com/?utm_campaign=HDT-Videocast-interview" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Hendrickson</a>. Jeff Sass, vice president of marketing for Hendrickson, has spent decades in the truck business, and he’s been talking frankly about how technology is changing the industry for years. Three years ago at HDT's Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange event, he promised that "<a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/331922/jeff-sass-electric-trucks-connectivity-are-in-platooning-and-autonomous-trucks-a" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">electric trucks are coming</a>." And indeed, they are here. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still a lot of questions and a lot of hurdles to overcome, from weight to cradle-to-grave issues. Learn More About Electric Trucks <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10156807/will-electric-trucks-need-new-suspensions" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Will Electric Trucks Need New Suspensions?</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10151990/electric-truck-ecosystem-what-it-takes-to-run-bevs" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Electric Truck Ecosystem: What it Takes to Run BEVs</a> </li> </ul> Topics Covered in This Episode: <ul> <li>Electric trucks are here</li> <li>EV range and battery weight</li> <li>Dealing with EV weight challenges</li> <li>Last-mile delivery and electric trucks</li> <li>How much is electricity going to cost to charge BEV trucks?</li> <li>Broader environmental concerns of battery-electric trucks</li> </ul> <a href="https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=BOB6226_HDTPref&amp;PK=YouTubeHDTTTDescription" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for the HDT e-newsletter!</a> Follow and connect with HDT on social media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/heavy-duty-trucking-magazine/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heavydutytrucking" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hdtrucking" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>

 The Unanswered Questions About Electric Trucks 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed some significant changes to its Safety Measurement System, which is how it prioritizes motor carriers for enforcement. What will those potential changes mean to trucking companies?  In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge joins Brandon Wiseman of Trucksafe Consulting to discuss FMCSA’s recently processed changes to the SMS. Has the FMCSA fixed the problems in how it measures motor carrier safety? We’ll see. HDT dives into the five changes all carriers should know about.  In This Episode:  Can we build a low-NOx engine that keeps everybody happy? What happens if the engine makers can’t deliver? Will there be an alternative to Low-NOx diesels available before 2027? Can natural gas engines fill the gap? Is there a risk of a significant pre-buy?   More About EPA's 2027 Low-NOx rule  EPA Publishes Stringent New-Truck Emissions Regulations Guinea Pigs 2.0: Can Trucking Comply with a Near Impossible NOx Reduction? Senators Push Against Truck Emissions Rule     📰 Sign up for the HDT newsletter! 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media.  Connect with HDT on LinkedIn. Like HDT on Facebook. Follow HDT on Twitter.  👀 Prefer to watch? Check out the HDT Talks Trucking videocast:  Subscribe to HDTT on Youtube. Check out HDTT on TruckingInfo.com. 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed some significant changes to its Safety Measurement System, which is how it prioritizes motor carriers for enforcement. What will those potential changes mean to trucking companies? In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge joins Brandon Wiseman of Trucksafe Consulting to discuss FMCSA’s recently processed changes to the SMS. Has the FMCSA fixed the problems in how it measures motor carrier safety? We’ll see. HDT dives into the five changes all carriers should know about. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Can we build a low-NOx engine that keeps everybody happy?</li> <li>What happens if the engine makers can’t deliver?</li> <li>Will there be an alternative to Low-NOx diesels available before 2027?</li> <li>Can natural gas engines fill the gap?</li> <li>Is there a risk of a significant pre-buy?</li> </ul> More About EPA's 2027 Low-NOx rule <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10189246/epa-publishes-stringent-truck-emissions-regulations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPA Publishes Stringent New-Truck Emissions Regulations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10189950/guinea-pigs-2-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guinea Pigs 2.0: Can Trucking Comply with a Near Impossible NOx Reduction?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10192349/senators-push-against-truck-emission-rule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Senators Push Against Truck Emissions Rule </a> </li> </ul> 📰 Sign up for the <a href="https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=BOB6226_HDTPref&amp;PK=YouTubeHDTTTDescription" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT newsletter</a>! 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media. <ul> <li>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/heavy-duty-trucking-magazine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on LinkedIn</a>.</li> <li>Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heavydutytrucking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on Facebook</a>.</li> <li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/hdtrucking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on Twitter</a>.</li> </ul> 👀 Prefer to watch? Check out the HDT Talks Trucking videocast: <ul> <li>Subscribe to HDTT on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f7q-aURA8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>.</li> <li>Check out HDTT on <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TruckingInfo.com</a>.</li> </ul>

How Will EPA’s 2027 Ultra-Low-NOx Rule Affect Trucking?

Truck and engine makers have less than three years to pull off a minor engineering miracle to meet EPA’s 2027 ultra-low-NOx rules. The stringent new emissions regulations for diesel engines take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. That means the first of the engines designed to meet those standards will hit the street in early 2026. Hear from ACT Research Vice President and Senior Analyst Tim Denoyer about the likelihood of a pre-buy occurring ahead of the new emissions rules. In this HDT Talks Trucking interview with HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park, Denoyer explains why he believes the cost and complexity of the new trucks and engines will see fleets stocking up on pre-2027 trucks before the 2026 deadline.  In This Episode:  The California pre-buy Emissions cost may outstrip fuel savings Used truck pricing will be very competitive Fewer diesel engine makers The impact of the CARB Omnibus Clean Trucks rule The impact of GHG Phase 3 in 2030 Industry will survive, and probably be stronger  More About EPA 2027 EPA 2027 and Beyond: How Will New Low-NOx Rules Affect Fleets? Is the Largest Truck Prebuy Ever on the Horizon? Environmental Group Says ‘No Evidence’ of Truck Prebuys

Truck and engine makers have less than three years to pull off a minor engineering miracle to meet EPA’s 2027 ultra-low-NOx rules. The stringent new emissions regulations for diesel engines take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. That means the first of the engines designed to meet those standards will hit the street in early 2026. Hear from ACT Research Vice President and Senior Analyst Tim Denoyer about the likelihood of a pre-buy occurring ahead of the new emissions rules. In this HDT Talks Trucking interview with HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park, Denoyer explains why he believes the cost and complexity of the new trucks and engines will see fleets stocking up on pre-2027 trucks before the 2026 deadline.  In This Episode: <ul> <li>The California pre-buy</li> <li>Emissions cost may outstrip fuel savings</li> <li>Used truck pricing will be very competitive</li> <li>Fewer diesel engine makers</li> <li>The impact of the CARB Omnibus Clean Trucks rule</li> <li>The impact of GHG Phase 3 in 2030</li> <li>Industry will survive, and probably be stronger</li> </ul> More About EPA 2027 <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10194891/epa-2027-and-beyond-how-will-new-low-nox-rules-affect-fleets" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">EPA 2027 and Beyond: How Will New Low-NOx Rules Affect Fleets?</a> <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180199/is-the-largest-truck-prebuy-ever-on-the-horizon" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Is the Largest Truck Prebuy Ever on the Horizon?</a> <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188830/environmental-group-says-no-evidence-of-truck-prebuys" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Environmental Group Says ‘No Evidence’ of Truck Prebuys</a>

EPA’s 2027 Low-NOx Rules and the Coming Prebuy 

Electric and alternative-fuel vehicles aren't new to UPS, but the company recently took delivery of its first fully electric Class 8 truck, a Freightliner eCascadia. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Scraper Systems. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge talks to Anthony Marshall, VP of Maintenance and  Engineering-Transportation Equipment at UPS, about how the new BEV fits into its operations, driver reaction, figuring ROI, UPS' sustainability goals, and more on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. Learn More About Electric Trucks  Freightliner Delivers First eCascadia Electric Trucks 9 Keys to Drawing a Roadmap to Zero Fleet Emissions  🚨 Visit HDT's Truckinginfo.com to stay up to date on the latest industry news. 📰Sign up for the HDT newsletter! 🤝Follow and connect with HDT on social media!  Connect with HDT on LinkedIn. Like HDT on Facebook. Follow HDT on Twitter.  🎥Watch a version of this interview on HDT's YouTube Channel

Electric and alternative-fuel vehicles aren't new to UPS, but the company recently took delivery of its first fully electric Class 8 truck, a Freightliner eCascadia. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by <a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TKfb1QIpQxb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scraper Systems</a>. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge talks to Anthony Marshall, VP of Maintenance and  Engineering-Transportation Equipment at UPS, about how the new BEV fits into its operations, driver reaction, figuring ROI, UPS' sustainability goals, and more on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. <h2>Learn More About Electric Trucks</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/338669/freightliner-delivers-first-ecascadia-electric-trucks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freightliner Delivers First eCascadia Electric Trucks</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10181415/9-keys-to-drawing-a-roadmap-to-zero-fleet-emissions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9 Keys to Drawing a Roadmap to Zero Fleet Emissions</a></li> </ul> 🚨<a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Visit HDT's Truckinginfo.com</a> to stay up to date on the latest industry news. 📰Sign up for the<a href="https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=BOB6226_HDTPref&amp;PK=PodcastDescription" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HDT newsletter!</a> 🤝Follow and connect with HDT on social media! <ul> <li>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/heavy-duty-trucking-magazine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on LinkedIn</a>.</li> <li>Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heavydutytrucking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on Facebook</a>.</li> <li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/HDTrucking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on Twitter</a>.</li> </ul> 🎥Watch a version of this interview on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0I4NCZ3ELk5EUTLTY2fdA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT's YouTube Channel</a>

UPS on its New Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks [Podcast]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed some significant changes to its Safety Measurement System, which is how it prioritizes motor carriers for enforcement. What will those potential changes mean to trucking companies? This episode is sponsored by Scaper Systems. In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge joins Brandon Wiseman of Trucksafe Consulting to discuss FMCSA’s recently processed changes to the SMS. Has the FMCSA fixed the problems in how it measures motor carrier safety? We’ll see. HDT dives into the five changes all carriers should know about. In This Episode:  History of FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System Why regulated motor carriers should pay attention to the FMCSA SMS First potential change to the SMS: Reorganizing the safety measurement categories Second change: Consolidating and reorganizing violations Third change: Simplified violations severity weights Fourth change: Comparing through propionate percentiles Fifth change: Intervention thresholds  🏫 Resources FMCSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:  Revised Carrier Safety Measurement System Compliance Safety Accountability Prioritization Preview Trucksafe Consulting  Learn More About How FMCSA Prioritizes Motor Carriers:  5 Enforcement Metrics Fleet Should Monitor 5 Things Fleets Should Know About DOT Audits   📰 Sign up for the HDT newsletter! 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media.  Connect with HDT on LinkedIn. Like HDT on Facebook. Follow HDT on Twitter.  👀 Prefer to watch? Check out the HDT Talks Trucking videocast:  Subscribe to HDTT on Youtube. Check out HDTT on TruckingInfo.com. 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed some significant changes to its Safety Measurement System, which is how it prioritizes motor carriers for enforcement. What will those potential changes mean to trucking companies? This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://scrapersystems.com/fleetplow-for-trucks/?utm_source=hdt&amp;utm_medium=paid-podcastsponsor&amp;utm_campaign=truck-general:_020123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scaper Systems</a>. In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge joins Brandon Wiseman of Trucksafe Consulting to discuss FMCSA’s recently processed changes to the SMS. Has the FMCSA fixed the problems in how it measures motor carrier safety? We’ll see. HDT dives into the five changes all carriers should know about. <h3>In This Episode:</h3> <ul> <li>History of FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System</li> <li>Why regulated motor carriers should pay attention to the FMCSA SMS</li> <li>First potential change to the SMS: Reorganizing the safety measurement categories</li> <li>Second change: Consolidating and reorganizing violations</li> <li>Third change: Simplified violations severity weights</li> <li>Fourth change: Comparing through propionate percentiles</li> <li>Fifth change: Intervention thresholds</li> </ul> <h3>🏫 Resources</h3> FMCSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/15/2023-02947/revised-carrier-safety-measurement-system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revised Carrier Safety Measurement System</a></li> <li><a href="https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/prioritizationpreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compliance Safety Accountability Prioritization Preview</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.trucksafe.com/post/fmcsa-proposes-substantial-revisions-to-its-safety-measurement-system-sms?mc_cid=a0cc121998&amp;mc_eid=9685f36615" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trucksafe Consulting</a></li> </ul> Learn More About How FMCSA Prioritizes Motor Carriers: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10157156/5-enforcement-metrics-fleets-should-monitor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Enforcement Metrics Fleet Should Monitor</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/10165245/5-things-fleets-should-know-about-dot-audits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Things Fleets Should Know About DOT Audits</a></li> </ul> 📰 Sign up for the <a href="https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=BOB6226_HDTPref&amp;PK=YouTubeHDTTTDescription" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT newsletter</a>! 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media. <ul> <li>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/heavy-duty-trucking-magazine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on LinkedIn</a>.</li> <li>Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heavydutytrucking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on Facebook</a>.</li> <li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/hdtrucking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDT on Twitter</a>.</li> </ul> 👀 Prefer to watch? Check out the HDT Talks Trucking videocast: <ul> <li>Subscribe to HDTT on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f7q-aURA8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>.</li> <li>Check out HDTT on <a href="https://www.truckinginfo.com/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TruckingInfo.com</a>.</li> </ul>

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