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July 21, 2025 15 mins

AI adoption in the trucking industry is skyrocketing — and leaders, executives, and managers of heavy-duty trucking fleets are taking notice. 


In this HDT Leadership Insights podcast, HDT Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge sits down with Tim Haynes, VP of Digital and Customer Data at Penske Transportation Solutions, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming fleet operations.

 

This episode of HDT Leadership Insights is produced in partnership with, and sponsored by, Penske. 


Haynes shares highlights from Penske's recent survey on fleet AI adoption, insights into the latest enhancements of its Catalyst AI platform, and what fleets should know about implementing AI responsibly. 

 

From route optimization to predictive maintenance and Penske’s innovative Fantasy Fleet tool, this episode explores the real-world impact of AI in transportation, and addresses concerns like data quality, AI “hallucinations,” and human oversight.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why fleets are exploring AI
  • Ensuring data quality and avoiding AI “hallucinations”
  • Human + AI: The hybrid model at Penske
  • What’s new in Catalyst AI
  • AI is already in your life — what it means for fleets now


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