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].

Verizon acquires Fleetmatics in $2.4 billion deal

Verizon – the telecommunications giant who just last week acquired the core assets of Yahoo! for $4.8 billion – announced in June an agreement to purchase Telogis, Inc.

August 1, 2016

Test drive: Detroit’s DD5 engine

There was a lot more power available on demand than I expected going through the Allison 6-speed transmission.

July 30, 2016

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Detroit ready to roll out 4 cylinder DD5 engine in Freightliner M2 106 trucks

The DD5 will first be offered in 210 HP-575 lb-ft and 230 HP-660 lb-ft ratings that will provide best in class fuel efficiency.

July 28, 2016

Chevy’s new cabover headed to dealers

Depending on the model, wheelbases ranging from 109 to 212 inches will be available with GVWRs ranging from 12,000 lbs. to 19,500 lbs.

July 27, 2016

2016 Chevrolet 4500 Low Cab Forward Crew Cab

Trucking’s role in terror may be in next president’s crosshairs

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have long feared commercial trucks would play a role in domestic terror attacks beyond the use of HazMat.

July 27, 2016

Daimler rolls out industry’s first electric heavy truck

The Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck is based on a heavy-duty, three-axle short-radius Mercedes-Benz distribution truck but developers revised the drive concept.

July 27, 2016

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Used truck sales climbing, prices falling

Dealers are reporting an increase in customer traffic but this has not led to surging sales.

July 26, 2016

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Paccar sales dip, income up

The company reported net income of $481.3 million in the quarter versus $447.2 million in the second quarter last year.

July 26, 2016

Daimler truck revenue slides on weak NAFTA demand

Daimler predicted demand for medium- and heavy-duty trucks perceptibly below the prior year volume for the remainder of the year.

July 25, 2016

Trucking's Future Now - Equipment - Freightliner Inspiration Truck

Maxion Wheels intros standard finish warranty for hub-piloted steel wheels

Maxion Wheels has introduced an industry first five-year standard warranty with its MaxCoat Extra multi-layer finish.

July 22, 2016

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A phone call to Standard Forwarding Freight's East Moline, Ill., office Tuesday was met a message saying the company is “no longer scheduling pickups.'

Standard Forwarding Freight suspending operations

The nearly 100-year-old Midwest LTL carrier was sold by DHL earlier this year.

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Rail companies wary of trucking's adoption of autonomous trucks

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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