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].Class 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 workhorseâs 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. [âŚ]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, industryâs lightest heavy-duty engineBarely a year removed from the launch of its X15 heavy duty engine, Cummins has already set its sights on the platformâs growth. Cumminsâ 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, [âŚ]August 31, 2017TrucksCummins unveils electric tractor conceptTesla may steal all the headlines but Cummins on Tuesday stole some of the Silicon Valley automakerâs 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 [âŚ]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 [âŚ]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 â a value of $364 million. Both companies are based in Indiana but Supreme [âŚ]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 facilityâs transformation into the companyâs technical center. The move will bring the companyâs medium duty 9/10 liter engines to an end. âOur N9/10 engine family was updated in 2014 and since [âŚ]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 worldâs first allâelectric light medium-duty truck, fulfilling the self-imposed timeline the company announced at [âŚ]July 31, 2017PerspectivesVW takes top honors for âconcept truck of the yearâVolkswagen of Americaâs I.D. Buzz electric vehicle was named â2017 Concept Truck of the Yearâ at the 16th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards despite the fact the modernized Micobus throwback isnât a actually a truck. Like, at all. The I.D. Buzz, the fourth VW concept to win the honor, was recognized by [âŚ]July 31, 2017TrucksNumber of clean diesel trucks on the road reaches 30 percentTrucks equipped with clean diesel engines and advanced emissions control systems make up 30 percent of the road, according to new research by the Diesel Technology Forum. The 30 percent national average is up from 25.7 percent last year. Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer says nearly 3 million heavy-duty diesel commercial vehicles introduced in the U.S. from 2011 [âŚ]July 14, 2017Previous PagePage 17 of 102Next PageTop StoriesEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityExcess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.Alternative powerTrumpâs emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlookAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotWorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck drivers
