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].TrucksVolvo unveils new engine lineup for 2017, I-Shift updatesVolvo Trucks North America introduced its model year 2017 engine line-up today at its assembly plant in Hagerstown, Md.March 22, 2016ProductsNew A/T tire from YokohamaAvailable April 1, the G015 meets the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s severe snow service criterion and is stamped with the mountain/snowflake symbol.March 15, 2016PerspectivesJeep rolls out latest pickup concepts with modern throwbacksThursday, at the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, Jeep trolled the Internet yet again, with a modern spin on its classic Comanche pickup.March 10, 2016TrucksEaton and Cummins team up for higher torque, fuel efficiencyGreater torque and fuel efficiency are found in an improved powertrain produced by Eaton and Cummins.February 29, 2016VocationalKenworth T370 now available with Meritor Heavy Duty front and rear axlesAlong with the new Meritor axles, the Kenworth T370 is now available with heavy-duty rear suspensions rated up to 46,000 pounds from a variety of leading suppliers in either spring or air configurations.February 28, 2016VocationalCaterpillar getting out of the truck businessJust seven months removed from ending its partnership with Navistar and pledging to build its own line of on-highway trucks, Caterpillar announced Friday the company would discontinue production of its vocational trucks. In May of last year, CAT rolled out two new refreshed trucks – the CT680L and the CT680LG – but based on the current business climate […]February 26, 2016PerspectivesI’ll see your bi-fuel and raise you another fuelMillions of dollars have been spent chasing viable bi-fuel technologies, usually some kind of marriage of CNG, propane and/or gasoline. Niyato Industries Inc., recently launched a system that it says can use all three – the first-ever Tri-Fuel system the company installed on a Ford F-350 4X4. The developmental vehicle is currently undergoing testing by Keith Thompson, […]February 24, 2016Class 3-6Sprinter rolls out new entry-level modelMercedes-Benz introduced a new lower trim level Sprinter van at the Chicago Auto Show, with fewer add-ons and reduced sticker price. The Worker trim Sprinter is available only in white and on the 144-inch wheelbase and low-roof configuration and comes exclusive with the Mercedes 2.1-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder engine. The 3.0-liter diesel V6 is not available as an […]February 11, 2016PerspectivesAutonomous delivery is jumping the sharkThe TV series Happy Days pre-dates me somewhat, but by most accounts it was a quality show – except when it was awful. On an episode that aired Sept. 20, 1977, the Fonz jumped a shark on water skis and that became a turning point most would agree where the show was out of good […]February 11, 2016HomeChevy renews Midnight Special Edition line on Silverado, Colorado for 2016Chevrolet says it will expand its Midnight Special Edition with new models available on 2016 Silverado 1500 Z71 and 2016 Colorado Z71.February 10, 2016Previous PagePage 26 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.
