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].VocationalTest drive: Mack’s Granite MHD ‘baby 8’The idea of a “tweener” or a baby 8 truck isn’t exactly new, but Mack’s approach with the Granite MHD is somewhat unique. In many cases, a Class 6 or 7 unit is spec’d up to give the smaller truck enough power and capability to move upwards of 60,000 pounds. This lowers the sticker price but […]March 15, 2017TrucksFuso bringing eCanter to U.S. by year’s endFuso is taking its all-electric eCanter truck from concept to production, bringing a limited run of the truck to the U.S. by year’s end, the company announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday. Powered by six liquid-cooled, 360V, 82.8 kWh lithium-ion batteries, the Class 4 truck features a GVWR of 15,995 lbs. and […]March 15, 2017VocationalFuso adding gasoline powertrain to FE SeriesMitsubishi Fuso on Wednesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis launched a new gasoline powertrain for its FE Series medium duty cabover. Powered by a 6-liter General Motors Vortec V8 and matched to Allison 1000 Series 6 speed automatic transmission, the truck will be available in all three Fuso models: FE130, FE160 and FE180. Each […]March 15, 2017VocationalGM opts for Duramax engine, Allison transmission in truck developed with NavistarGeneral Motors’s (GM) all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck – which is being developed jointly with Navistar and set to debut next year – will get GM’s Duramax engine under the hood and will be matched with an Allison transmission, the company announced Tuesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The Duramax/Allison combo has powered […]March 14, 2017Class 3-6Ford announces new standards, options for 2018 Transit vanFor model year 2018, Ford is making some changes to its top-selling Transit commercial van. At the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Monday, the company says it will move the standard rearview camera on medium- and high-roof models above the rear doors. It will remain next to the license plate on low-roof models. Transit – which became […]March 14, 2017VocationalEaton boosts GVW, horsepower rating on Procision 7-speed transmissionEaton is adding to its horsepower and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) ratings for the company’s fuel efficient, dual clutch Procision 7-speed transmissions. Horsepower ratings jumped from 260 to 300, with maximum GVW ratings increased to 35,000 pounds on air brake-equipped vehicles and 33,000 pounds on Park Pawl-equipped vehicles. By extending the horsepower and GVW ratings […]March 14, 2017VocationalAllison updates FuelSense platformAn enhanced “Acceleration Rate Management” feature mitigates aggressive driving by automatically controlling engine torque.March 14, 2017VocationalPeterbilt Model 220 gets aftertreatment, PTO & battery box redesignPeterbilt has redesigned several new features and options for its Model 220 that result in weight savings and improved performance and serviceability. A new vertical exhaust featuring a single canister aftertreatment system replaces a dual canister design and saves up to 100 lbs. per unit while also increasing the Model 220’s cab-to-axle distance by six inches. The […]March 14, 2017TrucksChevy adds Class 6 model to refreshed low cab forward lineupThe 6500XD is expected to be available by the end of 2017 for model year 2018.March 10, 2017Class 3-6Morgan debuts new generation truck bodiesNexGen bodies feature a rivetless, seamless design, which allows for the easy installation of graphics.March 8, 2017Previous PagePage 20 of 102Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
