David Cullen

David Cullen has been exclusively covering the trucking industry for top-tier media platforms for more than 40 years. David is known for his award-winning coverage of legislative and regulatory issues and other business matters that impact truck fleets. He resides with his wife and family in Connecticut. Reach him at [email protected].

Why rolling on EV-specific tires may pay off

The extra weight of an EV battery pack is “no different in impact than trucks would see from cargo weight differences..."

December 19, 2023

rear of a Nikola Tre truck

CARB rules impacting fleet engine choices

Motor carriers and other truck operators will see changes year by year in which engine models they can buy to operate in the Golden State.

November 23, 2023

semis in traffic

ADAS uptake key in reducing large truck crashes

As acceptance of advanced driver assistance systems climbs, studies indicate how positive their impact is on highway safety.

November 8, 2023

crashed truck with front-end damage

Educators have a lesson plan to lessen the tech shortage

Private and public vo-tech schools discuss enrollment and completion rates and how employers can draw and keep technicians.

October 19, 2023

technicians looking at an engine

Truck Leasing Task Force explores path forward

FMCSA panel discusses how to tackle predatory leasing practices, including whether they should be improved or scrapped altogether.

October 18, 2023

How long will used trucks be a buyer’s market?

Used truck sales are more than a function of how well new trucks are selling.

October 10, 2023

a line of semi trucks

API standard to boost supply chain scheduling

Open-source API standard aims to streamline and automate freight scheduling.

October 5, 2023

unloading a truck with a pallet jack

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Volvo FH16

The biggest and most power powerful 'green' engine I've ever driven

The D17 is the largest and most powerful diesel engine Volvo's ever put in a truck.

Ryder BrightDrop

Electric trucking costs could be more than twice diesel, report says

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Sustainability initiatives bring ‘double-bottom line’ to carriers

autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator

Driverless and fossil fuel-less: Freightliner unveils autonomous, electric eCascadia

Goodyear Tire Management

Goodyear Tire Management