Jason Cannon (HWT)Jason Cannon is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. He has a Class A CDL and is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School. Reach him at [email protected].ProductsNew truck boxes, spreader, light bar from Buyers Products make their debut at Work Truck ShowAt the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday, Buyers Products introduce several new products. The new Straight Side Backpack Truck Boxes feature two full-length doors, one on each side, with dual latches, fixed interior shelves and built-in mounting rails. Scott Moorman, director of engineering at Buyers Products, says the the design is well-suited for cab-over […]March 8, 2018TrucksPeterbilt adding OnGuardACTIVE to models 348, 337 and 220Peterbilt is adding WABCO’s OnGuardACTIVE safety system to its medium duty Models 348, 337 and 220, the company announced Tuesday. OnGuardACTIVE is an advanced driver assistance system that provides the driver with acoustic, visual and haptic alerts in potentially dangerous situations. The system will also engage the braking system to prevent a collision with a […]March 8, 2018ProductsThunder Creek intros new DEF Saddle TankThunder Creek Equipment introduced a new industrial-grade DEF Saddle Tank at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday. The ISO-compliant portable DEF system – available in both 60- and 120-gallon capacities – is designed to be mounted to the frame rails of a truck chassis. The stainless steel DEF tank features a lockable, weather-sealed enclosure, […]March 8, 2018VocationalMack adds more flexibility to MHD, adding ride height to GraniteMack Trucks announced Wednesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis several new enhancements to its Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) model, including a new horsepower rating, a new under-frame exhaust system, a shorter wheelbase 4×2 configuration and a tractor configuration. Equipped with the Cummins L9 engine, the MHD now features a lower option […]March 8, 2018TrucksFuso adding gas engine to FE Series truck lineupFuso on Tuesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis debuted its new gasoline-powered FE Series cab over truck. Initially available in the Class 4 FE 140 and FE 160, Fuso Vice President of Sales Operations Bill Lyons says the gasoline General Motors 6-liter V8 engine features up to 297 horsepower and 361 lb.-ft. of […]March 7, 2018VocationalInternational unveils eventual DuraStar successor, the MV SeriesInternational at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on Wednesday officially launched its new Class 6/7 MV Series truck. The MV Series, the eventual successor to the DuraStar, completes the company’s Project Horizon product refresh and features improved cab design and other driver-centric enhancements already found across International’s Class 8 trucks. “Vocational trucks are low-speed […]March 7, 2018ProductsVMAC debuts new underhood compressor for trucks and vansTuesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis VMAC unveiled its new Underhood40 air compressor for trucks and commercial vans, offering up to 40 CFM at 100 percent duty cycle. “VMAC’s VR30 has always been the lightest weight mobile air compressor available,” says Mike Pettigrew, VMAC’s Marketing Manager. “Now with the upgrade to the VR40, […]March 7, 2018ProductsVanair debuts new, lighter hydraulically driven air compressorVanair, at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on Wednesday, introduced its new Reliant RS45 hydraulically-driven, air compressor, which the company calls “the most powerful, lightweight system in its class.” The new model weighs in 55 percent lighter than its predecessor model and the RS45’s rust-proof aluminum canopy reduces truck weight and fuel consumption. Providing […]March 7, 2018VocationalNew mechanics body from PalfingerAll compartment tops and raised compartments are reinforced with internal gussets which prevents cracking and allows for mounting of welders, compressors and tool boxes.March 6, 2018VocationalFifth wheels, king pins face challenge from torque-rich electric trucksWhen Tesla’s electric semi – a tractor Elon Musk himself says “handles like a sports car” – burst onto the scene in November, it did so with promises of a fully-loaded 0-60 time of about 20 seconds and promises of an ability to “out torque any diesel semi.” Electric motors are known for the vast amounts […]March 5, 2018Previous PagePage 13 of 102Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
