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Executive Editor

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Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•March 2, 2016

Stronger Impact Guards Are Already Here

Absorbing an extra 5 mph amounts to almost double the force that slams into a trailer's rear, but isn't that expensive to produce, explains Tom Berg in his Trailer Talk blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•February 26, 2016

Lighter Trailers Get Break From FAST Act

Only eight states allowed a truck to tow two trailers, but lengths varied and none of the eight were contiguous. Then congress added a provision in the FAST Act that legalized tandem towing in all states, and liberalized combination length.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•February 22, 2016

How Changes in Retailing Are Driving Changes in Logistics

Consumer expectations for last-mile, same-day and home delivery have drastically changed, thanks to the likes of Amazon and department stores that offer same day delivery and in-store pick up. Deborah Lockridge explores the topic with Descartes' Chris Jones in her "All That's Trucking" blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•February 19, 2016

Trailer Maker Says EPA ‘Overstepped’ on GHG/Fuel Economy Proposal

EPA wants more fuel-saving devices on trailers under proposed greenhouse-gas-reductoin rules. But one trailer maker says they won't provide as much benefits as regulators think. Tom Berg explores why in his Trailer Talk blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•February 11, 2016

O-O? Trailer Transit Might Need You

Tom Berg has been intrigued for a while by Trailer Transit, which, as its name implies, is a transporter of trailers. The Indiana-based outfit's owner-operators pull "anything and everything,' a veteran recruiter says. Learn more about it in his Trailer Talk blog.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•February 9, 2016

Cosmo and the Woman Trucker

Cosmopolitan is not where most would-be truckers will turn for advice on launching a career behind the wheel.

Passing Zone•by David Cullen•February 8, 2016

Will Highway Trust Fund Run Dry in 5 Years?

A new projections from the Congressional Budget Office about where the Highway Trust Fund will be by the end of 2021 illustrates the inherent flaw in how Congress chose to fund the FAST Act. David Cullen explores the ramifications in his "Passing Zone" blog.

All That's Trucking•by Deborah Lockridge•February 8, 2016

Misclassification Battle Continues at Ports

Every few months, it seems, we report on a strike or protest at the ports about the alleged practice of "misclassifying" drivers as owner-operators rather than employees. Deborah Lockridge has the latest update on this issue in her "All That's Trucking" blog.

Trailer Talk•by Tom Berg•February 3, 2016

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All That's Trucking

Guest Voices

On the Road

Truck Tech

Stronger Impact Guards Are Already Here

Lighter Trailers Get Break From FAST Act

How Changes in Retailing Are Driving Changes in Logistics

Trailer Maker Says EPA ‘Overstepped’ on GHG/Fuel Economy Proposal

O-O? Trailer Transit Might Need You

Cosmo and the Woman Trucker

Will Highway Trust Fund Run Dry in 5 Years?

Misclassification Battle Continues at Ports

An Unusual Trailer-Mounted Concrete Pumper

Twin 33s Issue Revived in Constitution-Related Bill

Model Train Show Includes Trucks that Deliver Memories

What Does a Skateboarder Have to do with CSA?