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].TrucksWorld’s first autonomous truck delivery brings beer to Colorado SpringsThe path toward a “driverless truck” is full of firsts, many of which have yet to take place. But last week the movement cleared one of its most significant hurdles to-date – actually making an autonomous delivery. Through a partnership between Otto and Anheuser-Busch, drinkers of Budweiser in the Colorado Springs-area will be the first in […]October 25, 2016VocationalTrailer orders slide as market ‘cools’New trailer orders for September fell 16 percent month-over-month and 66 percent year-over-year. The 11,800 units posted last month include a 43 percent month-over-month drop in dry van orders, which are down 80 percent year-over-year. “The lower order rate in September is consistent with a cooling market in 2017,” says Don Ake, FTR vice president of […]October 20, 2016TrucksTest drive: Eaton Procision transmissionBecause one of the clutches is always closed and the unit isn’t opening a torque converter, there is a natural braking effect coming down steep grades.October 13, 2016VocationalUtility updates 4000A flatbed with weight-saving aluminumUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company is introducing a new flatbed trailer built on an updated 4000A platform. Larry Roland, director of marketing for Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., says the 4000AE flatbed replaces steel crossmembers with a new patent-pending design that uses 3 and 4 inch aluminum crossmembers – contributing to an overall 536 lb. weight reduction compared to […]September 27, 2016Class 3-6Mercedes-Benz Vans teases future of cargo transport with intelligent, interconnected and electric van of the futureMercedes-Benz Vans boss Volker Mornhinweg says for adVANce, the company identified three fields of action: connectivity, hardware-based solutions and mobility.September 7, 2016TrucksVW acquires stake in Navistar, companies entering joint ventureNote: This article originally appeared in HWT’s sister publication, Commercial Carrier Journal. Navistar International Tuesday announced a strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus,which includes an equity investment in Navistar by Volkswagen. In the near term, the alliance will focus on developing common power train systems that are set to be delivered to North American […]September 6, 2016Class 3-6Test drive: 2017 Ram ProMaster 1500 cargo vanRam's ProMaster, mostly inspired by its Italian sibling Fiat Ducato, is coming off a banner year thanks to the U.S. Postal Service.September 1, 2016TrucksIndustry stakeholders sound off on final Phase 2 emissions standardsTruck industry stalwarts react to the Obama administration's news today about stricter emissions and fuel economy standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.August 16, 2016VocationalKenworth adding more rugged options to T370Kenworth is adding a straight steel channel bumper, larger size 385/65R22.5 steer tires, and molded thermoplastic fender extensions to its T370.August 15, 2016Class 3-6Sprinter adding options to entry-level WorkerAvailable later this year, the expanded Worker lineup will now also include 170 inch wheelbase and a high-roof cargo van model configuration.August 3, 2016Previous PagePage 23 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.
