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].VocationalIsuzu rolls out new Class 3 diesel truckThe engine has a B-10 diesel engine life rating of 310,000 miles and is capable of running on B20 biodiesel fuel.September 16, 2015TrucksTurbo penetration expected to hit 50% By 2020Auto makers, now tuned in on rightsizing engine technology – more so than simply downsizing engines –  are turning to turbochargers in increasing numbers. Honeywell sees the evolving needs of auto makers driving not only turbo adoption globally to 47 percent by 2020, but an increasing appetite for turbo technology innovations that enhance a vehicle’s overall […]September 16, 2015TrucksGM making ultracapacitors standard on select models featuring start/stopUnlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a chemical reaction, ultracapacitors store energy in an electric field.September 14, 2015ProductsBridgestone launches special edition Destination A/TThe Firestone Destination A/T Special Edition is now available nationwide in 11 popular truck and SUV sizes from 15″ to 20″September 8, 2015VocationalMeritor WABCO rolls out its OnGuard Collision Mitigation System to medium-duty trucksMeritor WABCO is rolling out its OnGuard Collision Mitigation System to medium-duty trucks, another first in the industry. Used in heavy-duty trucks since 2007, OnGuard has more than 90,000 systems and over 32 billion miles now on the road. More than 200 fleets are using the system to help keep their truck drivers and fellow motorists […]September 6, 2015Class 3-6Ram 9-speed trans getting new nameRam’s 948TE nine-speed automatic is tried and tested – to the tune of more than one million having been made since May 2013. To celebrate the milestone for the transmission that moves its ProMaster, Ram inducted its nine-speed in the TorqueFlite family. The TorqueFlite automatic transmission has a long history, dating back to 1956. First […]September 6, 2015VocationalFord set to unveil new Super Duty this monthFord is currently polishing off testing of the next-generation Super Duty, which the company plans to unveil Sept. 24 at the State Fair of Texas. For the 2017 model year models are in for some exterior changes, including what appears to be straighter lines and blockier stance. You can expect refreshed Super Duty to feature a 10-speed […]September 3, 2015HomeREPORT: ‘Virtual cockpit’ will replace standard instrument clusterBy 2021, about 82.2 percent of vehicles shipped across Europe and North America are expected to be deployed with hybrid ICs, and the other 17.8 percent are expected to be fully digital ICs.September 3, 2015PerspectivesAre you funding trucking?The general public is widely in favor of fuel efficiency requirements on medium- and heavy-duty trucks because a recent study suggests the population feels like it’s footing the bill for a truck’s inefficiency. At a public hearing on increasing national fuel-efficiency standards, the Consumer Federation of America’s director of public affairs and vehicle expert Jack Gillis […]August 25, 2015VocationalFord issues recall for select F-650, 750 trucksFord Motor Co. will recall nearly 26,000 F-650 and F-750 trucks from model years 2011-2013 and 2015 in the U.S. over concerns the front passenger and center seat belts are at the incorrect angle relative to the seat. Ford said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue, which Ford says could increase the risk of […]August 20, 2015Previous PagePage 32 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.
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