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].PerspectivesMark my words, we will have a Hyundai pickup (if we want to buy one)Rumors have swirled for years that Hyundai would introduce a pickup to the U.S. and at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the Korean automaker dumped gasoline on the fire by unveiling its Santa Cruz Crossover Truck. That same pickup will make its Canadian debut at the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow in February. The company hopes its Santa Cruz Crossover […]January 29, 2016HomeSierra All Terrain packageFeatures of the Sierra All Terrain package include 4WD with Eaton locking rear differential; Z71 Off-Road suspension package with Rancho monotube shocks, high-capacity air cleaner, Hill Descent Control and underbody transfer case shield; Rear Park Assist; unique grille with body-color surround and tinted chrome accents; body-color front and rear bumpers (rear bumper with corner steps); spray-on bedliner; All-Terrain-logo instrument […]January 27, 2016PerspectivesUSPS honoring iconic pickups with Forever StampsThe Simpsons have one. So do the Muppets. Elvis has a bunch of them. Now, finally, pickup-driving Americans are getting their due. This year the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will honor the 1938 International Harvester D-2, the 1948 Ford F-1, the 1953 Chevrolet and the 1965 Ford F-100 in a book of Forever Stamps. Each pickup was selected […]January 6, 2016VocationalTest drive: 2016 Isuzu NRRIsuzu’s trucks are known for their practicality, but there’s plenty of brawn behind the minimalistic design. Take, for example, the NRR – the Class 5 heavyweight in Isuzu’s commercial lineup. With a GVWR of 19,500, the NRR is the beefiest of Isuzu’s cabovers, and with capability to accommodate a 24-foot body and a payload allowance of nearly […]January 3, 2016TrucksSales of NatGas vehicles expected to hit 35 million in next decadeDepressed fuel prices have hampered sales of natural gas vehicles (NGVs), but a recent report from Navigant Research suggests it won’t have a long-term negative impact. The report suggests total sales of NG vehicles (NGVs) are expected to reach more than 35 million from 2015 to 2025. According to the Natural Gas Data Center, natural gas currently powers […]December 31, 2015Class 3-6HWT’s top test drives of 2015Each year, Hard Working Trucks is fortunate to have the opportunity to drive many vocational and vehciles for the purpose of reviewing them for our readers. Our editor’s intent with each test drive is to review the vehicle for how it would perform in a work-setting. Who cares what the 0-60 time is for a Ford […]December 31, 2015PerspectivesHow Ford’s elves build the F-150Santa has an army of elves to build toys for kids. Ford has an army of its own when it comes to building its flagship F-150s. These wonders of contruction engineering don’t have names like “Sprinkles” or “Mister Jingles.” They are led by a behemoth named “Godzilla.” For Christmas this year, Ford hosted me on […]December 24, 2015VocationalTest drive: Isuzu 2016 NPR XDIf you’re still using one of Isuzu’s early model NPRs, and given their reputation for longevity you very well may be, the Japanese medium-duty workhorse has a few surprises for you in its current-generation work truck. The 2016 NPR XD follows the first-generation model introduced this year. Mike Kennedy, Isuzu’s national sales training manager, says […]December 21, 2015VocationalMX-11 engine now availablePaccar’s 11-liter engine is now available for order, the company announced Friday. Available in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO, and W900S and Peterbilt Models 579 and 567, the MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque. Paccar says their 10.8-liter engine is 400 pounds lighter than 13-liter engines, while […]December 20, 2015VocationalTest drive: 2016 Ford Transit 350 HDIt didn’t even take a full model year for Ford’s newest commercial van entry, Transit – the van destined to phase out the company’s blue collar E-Series – to become the best selling van in the U.S. Transit is built in Kansas City where the assembly plant casts its shadow over a dozen upfitters within 30 […]December 10, 2015Previous PagePage 27 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.
