Jason Cannon

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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]. 
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Fleet panel talks safety technology at Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
Safety is the responsibility of everyone who touches heavy truck, not simply the one in the driver’s seat, according to an industry panel at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference Wednesday in Dallas, Texas. “Safety is not only a manufacturer responsibility, it takes a mixture of technology and training,” says Tim Lafon, Director of Regulatory Affairs […]
August 21, 2013
Panelists at the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference talk about the role safety technology will play in compliance, productivity and profitability over the next decade.
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Dry van isn’t just a box on wheels, says Wabash president
A dry van trailer isn’t just a box on wheels, Bruce Ewald, Wabash National Vice President of Sales and Marketing, says. At least it’s not if you’re investing in innovations to make your products better.
August 21, 2013
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Nissan, Cummins partner on 5L diesel engine for Titan
Nissan announced Tuesday the company has partnered with Cummins that will bring a 5 liter Cummins diesel to the next generation Nissan Titan. “We have done our homework on the next-generation Titan,” said Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing, Service & Parts, Nissan North America. “Truck owners told us there’s a demand […]
August 20, 2013
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‘Successful Dealer’ will be crowned at CVOC
CCJ sister site, Successful Dealer, will name the winner of its first Successful Dealer Award Wednesday, Aug. 21 at approximately 5 p.m. as part of that day’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference events.
August 19, 2013
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Kenworth betting on cabovers
Kenworth is hoping its latest attempt to carve out a niche in the medium-duty cabover market will do something previous models never did – actually carve out a niche in the medium-duty cabover market. The company’s first K370 cabover was presented to Coca-Cola Refreshments in the truck maker’s backyard – Bellevue, Wash. – in May […]
August 9, 2013
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Fleet execs give real-world insight into making natural gas work
Jerry McGuire isn’t the only one waiting for someone to show him the money. Fleet managers considering the adaptation of natural gas are on the lookout, too. Information abounds about how much cheaper natural gas is when compared to diesel. However, with the price of an alt-fuel truck far surpassing that of conventional tractors, concerns […]
June 27, 2013
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Procter & Gamble says only Green Fleets need apply
If you’re going to move product for Procter & Gamble (P&G), you’re going to have to make an effort to go green. The company announced at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. Thursday that it plans to be one of the first large shippers to convert a significant percentage of its for-hire truck loads to […]
June 27, 2013
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Trillium CNG commits to building 101 public access Class 8 CNG stations
Trillium CNG announced plans Wednesday at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. to build 101 public access Class 8 truck accessible CNG stations over the coming three years. Trillium president Mary Boettcher says the company’s business model for public access stations consists of securing a fuel purchase agreement with an anchor customer for each station […]
June 26, 2013
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Westport unveils new LNG tank system at ACT Expo
Westport introduced its newest line of natural gas products at the ACT Expo Wednesday. The company’s iCE PACK LNG Tank System is an onboard liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank system customized for spark-ignited engines. The launch of the Cummins Westport ISX12G engine has moved spark-ignited engines into the regional haul segment, making LNG more suitable […]
June 26, 2013
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UPS: “All In” for natural gas
David Abney, Chief Operating Officer for UPS, went all in on natural gas Wednesday. Speaking at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C., Abney says his company’s commitment to natural gas vehicles has come an unprecedented full circle in UPS’s fleet buying cycle. “For 2014, every tractor un the U.S. for our small package business will […]
June 26, 2013
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