Articles by Jason Cannon
Jason Cannon is the Equipment Editor for Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive, and is a Class A CDL holder. Reach him at jasoncannon@randallreilly.com.
California leasing operation TCI Transportation ordering 50 Tesla Semis
TCI Co-President Andrew Flynn said some of the company's leasing customers have already spoken for some of the units upon arrival.
Nikola set to return deposits for hydrogen tractor, waives deposit requirement on future orders
Reservation holders for Nikola Motor Company's hydrogen-electric Nikola One tractor are about to receive the equivalent of an income tax refund.
Company founder and CEO Trevor ...
March truck order levels rank in Top 3 all-time
Orders for the first quarter of 2018 were the largest totals of any quarter in history.
Chevy’s new HD trucks take design cue from Z/28
The chrome outline of a traditional Chevrolet bowtie with the center removed, the flowtie allows increased airflow to the engine which Design Manager Kevin O’Donnell ...
Trucking likely has gotten all it’s going to get from EPA regulatory rollback
Truckers are long familiar with the love/hate relationship between the EPA and California thanks to those holographic door stickers, but what the EPA’s move on CAFE means for trucking remains ...
Navigating landmines when compounding efficiency gains
A high-mileage van fleet running upwards of 80,000 miles annually can expect to save $600 dollars or more at current fuel prices by simply keeping trailer tires inflated.
Ryder debuts truck and asset sharing platform
Ryder telematics data suggests approximately 25 percent of the more than 8 million commercial vehicles on U.S. roads today regularly sit idle for more than one ...
Convoy announces nationwide rollout, new driver-friendly features in app
For drivers trapped at the dock waiting for their shipper, Convoy is rolling out Automated Detention.
FedEx confirms order of 20 Tesla Semis
The trucks are slated for operation in FedEx Freight's less-than-truckload unit.
Hankook debuts new truck, trailer tires at MATS
The tire's optimized carcass structure leads to a smoother ride and better handling, and the improved bead profile allows for better retreadability.
UTech debuts load matching software
The system allows for both internal and external communication through the dashboard’s text, email and phone features.
Workhorse set to deploy first fleet of all-electric vans in the U.S.
The all-wheel drive N-GEN vans feature fast charging capabilities a 100 mile all-electric range.
Uber Freight debuts discount program for active carriers
The Uber Freight Plus program includes fuel and maintenance discounts, discounts on cell phone plans, as well as rebates on the acquisition of additional equipment.
Extending warranty coverage with aftermarket policies
In most cases, any truck that passes a certification inspection by the underwriter is eligible for warranty coverage.
Trailer orders set February record
Backlogs, FTR predicts, should rise above 170,000 units for the first time since early in 2016.
