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].TrucksHino adding features to INSIGHT platformHino has added telematics powered by Telogis, remote diagnostics and case management to its INSIGHT platform.October 28, 2015PerspectivesToyota recreates McFly’s dream truck from ‘Back to the Future’Toyota made a 2016 Tacoma look like a modern-day version of the pickup Marty McFly longed for in the movie franchise.October 21, 2015TrucksNew Paccar vocational engine available in JanuaryThe MX-11, Paccar's new 11-liter engine designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque, is expected to be available for spec in January 2016.October 19, 2015HomeGalpin Auto Sports F-150Gulf racing-inspired EcoBoost F-150 by Galpin Auto Sports is pure is on its way to SEMA 2015.October 14, 2015HomeSupercharged Hulk with throaty exhaustThis supercharged 5 liter V8 F-150 growls like the Incredible Hulk, and thanks to its 24 inch wheels and massive off-road Nitto tires, it lookes like him, too. This F-150 also features a full body kit by AIRDESIGN USA, Alea leather interior, custom lights and a six inch lift kit among other modifications. Truly a sight […]October 14, 2015HomeAIRDESIGN USA weekend warrior F-150AIRDESIGN USA threw a lot of its latest aftermarket items at this F-150, including some sleekly designed trim pieces. These easy to install pieces are one of the few modifications featured at SEMA that can be completed relatively hassle-free in the convenience of your own driveway. Modifications: Powertrain Gibson cat-back stainless exhaust Vortech intercooler upgrade Chassis Bilstein 5160 […]October 14, 2015HomeCGS Performance Products F-150The CGS Performance Products gave this F-150 a substantial lift with 24 inch wheels and air suspension system. The exterior got the regal treatment, and a beefy exhaust system and cold air kit on the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine were thrown in just because. Modifications: Powertrain CGS Performance Products cat-back exhaust CGS Performance Products cold air intake […]October 14, 2015HomeSupercharged ROUSH Performance F-150Enthusiasts for Ford’s long-lost F-150 Lightning will fawn over this jaw-dropping ROUSH Performance F-150, which features a supercharged 5.0-liter V8. ROUSH wanted to create a vehicle that fit between street truck and track support vehicle, succeeding on that they made this truck capable of tearing up the streets, drag strip or even race track. The handling […]October 14, 2015HomeLeer Edition F-150 SuperCrewThe Leer Edition F-150 SuperCrew features gloss blue paint with matte black accents both inside and out with plenty of power-boosting mods chassis work that gives this pickup an off-roading pedigree. With a theme of “live larger” for this truck, the interior was modified with premium leather, plush floor mats, an earth-shaking sound system and […]October 14, 2015HomeMRT EcoBoost gets mannual transmissionMRT’s F-150 uses a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine but matches it with a Tremec Magnum 6-Speed manual transmission. It also gets a large capacity intercooler and refined boost mapping for the turbos, along with safety upgrades like a roll cage and race seats with 5-point harnesses. Modifications: MRT stainless steel exhaust, Max-Flow h-pipe and back half exhaust system […]October 14, 2015Previous PagePage 30 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.
