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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A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

A new Senate bill targets "life-threatening" engine shutdowns caused by emissions systems in cold weather.

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

Volvo Vnl Sleeper Review[20]

The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality

White semi-truck parked at loading dock during dramatic sunset with orange and blue sky

Roadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picks