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].VocationalGM enlists Spireon to boost commercial telematics platformGeneral Motors (GM) announced Thursday its partnership with Spireon, the largest aftermarket telematics provider in the U.S., in a move that is designed to offer the company’s commercial customers richer access to vehicle data from a single secure source. Between its OnStar service, 4G LTE WiFi capabilities and telematics suite, GM has more than 50,000 […]March 2, 2017VocationalOx Bodies debuts lighter steel dump bodyOxBodies Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Bray says the body designed to transport sand, dirt, asphalt and small construction aggregates.February 14, 2017Class 3-6Mercedes-Benz reveals MasterSolutions Metris cargo vanThe concept showvan will support Mercedes-Benz Vans' MasterSolutions Ship-Thru upfit program the company launched last year.February 10, 2017Class 3-6Custom Nissan cargo van delivers off-roadWith 234 cubic feet of available cargo space, the build team outfitted it like an off-road support vehicle.February 2, 2017VocationalMorgan launches new truck bodyA variety of custom options including lighting, flooring, tie-down, and rack systems are also available.January 19, 2017VocationalKenworth adding wide base steer tire option to heavy axle T370Kenworth is making wide base tires available on its T370 for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle ratings, a feature previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 pounds. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart says the tires can now be ordered […]January 18, 2017Trucks2018 F-150 gets new look, new standard engine and Power Stroke diesel optionThe 2018 F-150 will have an available all-new 3-liter Power Stroke diesel engine.January 7, 2017PerspectivesThe electrification and automation of this nation requires governmental cooperationEarlier this month, Michigan okayed a bill that allows companies to test self-driving cars on public state roads. Currently, eight states have some form of autonomous regulation on the books, however, Michigan’s rule – which allows for the testing vehicles not equipped steering wheels, pedals or humans – put the state among the most autonomous friendly […]December 29, 2016VocationalWork truck wheels require care for extended lifeKeeping wheels clean is important to ensure the longevity of the wheel, regardless if it's steel or aluminum.December 28, 2016HomeModifications to the F-150 Raptor race truckThe new factory stock class is the most production-specification class in the Best in the Desert off-road racing series.December 28, 2016Previous PagePage 21 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.
