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].VocationalFord moving F-650/F-750 production to U.S.Fordâs 2016 F-650/F-750 are being billed as âall new,â and included in that all-encompassing moniker is where the trucks are made. The first refreshed medium-duty trucks for next model year rolled off the line in Ohio Wednesday after the company shifted production of the trucks to its Ohio Assembly Plant from Mexico. Mexican assembly was part of Fordâs joint [âŚ]August 12, 2015Class 3-6Ford Transit granted FMCSA exhaust exemptionFord has been granted an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for Transit vans, whose exhaust system location do not meet federal requirements. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) require the exhaust system of a bus powered by a gasoline engine to discharge to the atmosphere âat or within six inches forward of the rearmost part [âŚ]August 12, 2015PerspectivesThey donât make rivalries like they used toThere are few rivalries more heated than Chevy vs. Ford. Pickup owners trade barbs every chance they get in parking lots and on the Internet in truck forums across the galaxy. But, back in the day, the Detroit OEs were in on the act. Pickup commercials are still fraught with elbow jabs to the competition, but [âŚ]August 10, 2015ProductsAre your air springs âextreme?âContiTech Air Spring Systems has developed two new types of air spring onto the market for its customers in Commercial Vehicle Original Equipment, developed for use in especially cold areas and hot conditions. The temperature resistance requirements of air spring systems are becoming increasingly stringent. Extreme temperatures in particular present major challenges for developers and manufacturers. Diethelm [âŚ]August 5, 2015PerspectivesSmartphones cause dumb problemMaybe Iâm a cautionary tale. Maybe Iâm not. Maybe Iâm a case study. Maybe Iâm not. But Iâm certainly part of the problem. A recent study by AT&T showed that 7-in-10 people use their smartphones while driving. Confession: I am one of those seven people. And on practically every trip I make, regardless of its duration. Iâve never [âŚ]August 4, 2015HomeFord disputes insurance agency claims that aluminum F-150 costs more to repairThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) issued a report Thursday suggesting Fordâs all-new F-150 aluminum models costs more to repair than prior generations made from steel. The agency simulated low-speed âaccidentsâ between the two models and ultimately concluded repair expenses soared 26 percent for aluminum F-150s. Ford disputed the reparability costs and findings by IIHS, citing real-world accident [âŚ]July 30, 2015VocationalDuraStar gets Eaton dual-clutch transmissionNavistar says it will add Eatonâs Procision line of dual-clutch transmissions to International DuraStar, becoming the first OEM to bring it to market. Based on Eatonâs testing, the new 7-speed transmissions deliver a fuel economy advantage compared to a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic transmission. The Eaton Procision transmission features a dual-clutch design and electronic [âŚ]July 28, 2015VocationalKenworth offers tips on specâing dump trucksIn todayâs market, it is especially important to consider specâing your next new dump truck with both vehicle productivity and driver comfort and satisfaction in mind. Bed materials, shape, capacity and other features go a long way toward determining a truckâs productivity. If your choice of dump body helps to haul a half-ton more than [âŚ]July 19, 2015HomeF-150 aerodynamic efficiency improvementsOther F-150 aerodynamic efficiency improvements include: Flush-mounted windshield eliminates need for molding that would disrupt smooth airflow Tailgate top is designed to act as a spoiler, giving air that flows off the roof a place to land before smoothly trailing off â reducing turbulence behind the truck Cargo box is narrower than the cab, with [âŚ]July 15, 2015PerspectivesDrone delivery getting closer to realityIt was only a matter of time. Earlier this week Ford announced it was testing the capability of an electric bike for when traffic made pickup and delivery too much to handle. But what if sidewalk traffic is no better? Well, you just fly over it. Workhorse Group Inc. has filed a Section 333 exemption with [âŚ]July 14, 2015Previous PagePage 33 of 102Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesThe now-combined Ohio-based reefer fleet features 115 tractors and 200 trailers.BusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
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