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 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, 2015VocationalFord moving F-650/F-750 production to U.S.Ford’s 2016 F-650/F-750 are being billed as “all new,” 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 Ford’s joint […]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 “at or within six inches forward of the rearmost part […]August 12, 2015PerspectivesThey don’t 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 […]August 10, 2015ProductsAre your air springs ‘extreme?’ContiTech 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 […]August 5, 2015PerspectivesSmartphones cause dumb problemMaybe I’m a cautionary tale. Maybe I’m not. Maybe I’m a case study. Maybe I’m not. But I’m 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. I’ve never […]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 Ford’s all-new F-150 aluminum models costs more to repair than prior generations made from steel. The agency simulated low-speed “accidents” 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 […]July 30, 2015VocationalDuraStar gets Eaton dual-clutch transmissionNavistar says it will add Eaton’s Procision line of dual-clutch transmissions to International DuraStar, becoming the first OEM to bring it to market. Based on Eaton’s 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 […]July 28, 2015VocationalKenworth offers tips on spec’ing dump trucksIn today’s market, it is especially important to consider spec’ing 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 truck’s productivity. If your choice of dump body helps to haul a half-ton more than […]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 – reducing turbulence behind the truck Cargo box is narrower than the cab, with […]July 15, 2015Previous PagePage 33 of 102Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
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