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].VocationalInternational debuts new work truck, adds sleeper option to HX modelsOver past two years, International has introduced a new product every 4 to 6 months, giving the Lisle, Ill.-based truck-maker the distinction of featuring the industry’s newest truck lineup. Monday, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Navistar continued its tractor reinvention with the debut the HV Series severe service truck. “Imagine a […]September 25, 2017Class 3-6Mercedes Sprinter getting new look for 2018Mercedes-Benz Vans on Sunday offered its first glimpse of a refreshed Sprinter with a design sketch that teases a dramatic shift in the cargo-hauling workhorse’s exterior design. New features, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Volker Mornhinweg announced at the kickoff of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, include a comprehensive introduction of driving assistance systems and connectivity services along with new telematics. […]September 25, 2017VocationalMack updating interior of its Granite straight-truckHVAC controls now include Automatic Temperature Control that maintains the temperature set by the driver.September 17, 2017VocationalCummins readies rollout of X12, industry’s lightest heavy-duty engineBarely a year removed from the launch of its X15 heavy duty engine, Cummins has already set its sights on the platform’s growth. Cummins’ 12 liter X12 engine will join the lineup next year, targeting vocational, regional and bulk haul weight sensitive applications with the highest power to weight ratio in the industry. Steven Reedy, […]August 31, 2017TrucksCummins unveils electric tractor conceptTesla may steal all the headlines but Cummins on Tuesday stole some of the Silicon Valley automaker’s thunder with the debut of its electric powertrain concept tractor. The Aeos Electric Commercial Vehicle Demonstrator, designed and built in collaboration with Roush, features a state-of-the art battery pack that is lighter and more dense, allowing it to […]August 30, 2017Class 3-6All-electric Class 5 van slated for September debutCalifornia-based commercial electric vehicle and energy solutions company Chanje is leaning on the experience of a newly assembled executive team in the race to be the first manufacturer to debut an all-electric commercial truck. Among the team of five appointments made Wednesday are former Tesla Vice President James Chen and Jeff Robinson, who served as a senior […]August 10, 2017TrucksWabash National acquiring truck body maker SupremeWabash National Corporation has agreed to acquire truck body builder Supreme Industries, Inc., the companies announced Tuesday night. Under the terms of the deal, Wabash National will acquire all outstanding shares of Supreme in a cash tender offer for $21 per share – a value of $364 million. Both companies are based in Indiana but Supreme […]August 9, 2017VocationalNavistar killing its medium duty N Series enginesNavistar announced Thursday plans to cease engine production at its Melrose Park, Ill., plant by early next year as the truck maker continues that facility’s transformation into the company’s technical center. The move will bring the company’s medium duty 9/10 liter engines to an end. “Our N9/10 engine family was updated in 2014 and since […]August 3, 2017TrucksFuso readies for U.S. debut of all-electric urban delivery truckMarc Llistosella, president & CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, describes production requirements of the new eCanter to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, president of the Portuguese Republic. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck announced Monday the company has begun production of the world’s first all‑electric light medium-duty truck, fulfilling the self-imposed timeline the company announced at […]July 31, 2017PerspectivesVW takes top honors for ‘concept truck of the year’Volkswagen of America’s I.D. Buzz electric vehicle was named “2017 Concept Truck of the Year” at the 16th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards despite the fact the modernized Micobus throwback isn’t a actually a truck. Like, at all. The I.D. Buzz, the fourth VW concept to win the honor, was recognized by […]July 31, 2017Previous PagePage 17 of 102Next PageTop StoriesIndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsDuring a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck production, and credited his trade policies with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.Freight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkMaintenanceManaging older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shiftsSafety & ComplianceWas FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?
