Jason Cannon

Jason Cannon has written about trucking and transportation for more than a decade and serves as Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. A Class A CDL holder, Jason is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School, an honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Reach him at [email protected].

Truck orders up in November, backlog expected to grow for first time since late winter

According to preliminary data released by FTR this week, heavy truck orders reached 19,300 units.

December 5, 2016

Class 8 backlogs are expected to increase for the first time in ten months.

New Delo 400 diesel engine oil product line has begun shipping

Four new Delo formulations will hit the market Thursday, including Delo 400 SDE SAE 15W-40 (CK-4); Delo 400 XLE SAE 10W-30 (CK-4); Delo 400 XLE SAE 15W-40 (CK-4) and Delo 400 ZFA SAE 10W-30 (FA-4).

December 1, 2016

Chevron conducted its most recent teardown on a refrigeration hauler owned by Boaty’s Transport.

Ryder inks deal to provide sales, maintenance for Nikola One tractor

Ryder will provide sales, service and warranty coverage for the company.

December 1, 2016

Nikola One utilizes a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density lithium batteries, with energy supplied on-the-go by a hydrogen fuel cell.

Test drive: Paccar’s new axle and 2017 MX engines

Efficiency is the name of the game, and Paccar has cast its chips on weight-savings and optimization for 2017.

November 30, 2016

The Peterbilt 579 EPIQ

New engine oil category licensing begins Thursday

CK-4 and FA-4 oils are designed for different applications and advises technicians and consumers to check owner’s manuals or with engine manufacturers to determine which oil is right for their vehicle.

November 29, 2016

API developed two visually different API Service Symbol Donuts so that consumers can easily distinguish between the two categories. The API CK-4 (above) Donut will look the same as the current CJ-4 Donut.

Trailer orders stabilizing as sun sets on 2016

Order rates in September and October indicate that trailer build will continue to fall at a moderate rate with November production likely to be somewhat weaker.

November 24, 2016

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Spec’ing a driver friendly truck

Initial survey results for the ninth annual Best Fleets to Drive For survey, produced in partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association, show drivers increasingly value high-quality equipment, and fleets have taken notice.

November 23, 2016

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Tech, driver training all part of collision avoidance

In October, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 17,775 people died in highway crashes in the first six months of this year, a 10 percent increase from the first half of 2015.

November 22, 2016

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Truck order cancellations hit 20 year high

October’s cancellations reflect a decline in the trucking industry as a whole that dates back to late last year.

November 21, 2016

Key words in collision mitigation

Collision avoidance technology goes by a lot of names, but what do they all mean?

November 18, 2016

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Rail companies wary of trucking's adoption of autonomous trucks

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern argue their merger is vital to survive the "intensifying" threat of driverless trucks and autonomous vehicle technology.

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Aurora, Detmar Logistics partner for autonomous frac sand hauling

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Holiday spirits: Averitt adding tanker operation for bourbon clients

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Gradual recovery ahead, but full rebound remains elusive

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Marijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency says