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].PerspectivesWant to make your own Raptor?[imagebrowser id=378] For many of us, an automobile is the second biggest major purchase we will make in our lifetimes. A lot goes into getting a new auto; financing, interest rates, trade-in value and haggling with the salesperson. Many of us actually enjoy that last one, but what if I told you could get yourself a […]June 11, 2015Class 3-6First drive: Mercedes Metris cargo vanLess than a handful of pre-production models of Mercedes-Benz’s recently announced mid-size cargo van, Metris, exist in the world. Hard Working Trucks was able to take one of them in and around the mountain ranges near Telluride, Col. recently on a first drive of the van Mercedes sees as the next major player in the commercial […]June 5, 2015VocationalFord’s F-750 Tonka via droneFord unveiled a 10-feet tall, fully functional F-750 earlier this year, and it was an attention getter. Mostly because it looked like a sandbox-ruling Tonka truck. Ford Commercial Vehicles’ Tonka is a 2016 F-750 built in collaboration with Tonka – right down to the bright yellow paint and black/white graphics. The video below is made slightly […]May 28, 2015Class 3-6Ford Transit taking fleets by stylish storm[imagebrowser id=377] Last spring, Ford hosted a test drive for media of its soon-to-launch Ford Transit commercial van. Aside from cargo capacity and fuel-economy improvements that should appeal to fleets, Ford set its sights on another market segment. John Ruppert, general manager – commercial vehicle sales and marketing at Ford Motor Company, told me nearly a year ago that he […]May 26, 2015Class 3-6New air suspension kits for Ford TransitAir Lift Company has custom-engineered two air suspension options for the 2015 Ford Transit 150, 250, 350 and 350XLT. Air Lift says its LoadLifter 5000 air spring kit works with the existing suspension to deliver up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity. Air adjustable to keep vehicles stable, level and comfortable whether loaded or unloaded, this […]May 20, 2015VocationalKenworth adds new 10 speed to 9 liter engine offeringKenworth says it is now offering Eaton’s 10-speed UltraShift PLUS VAS transmission for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470 equipped with the 8.9-liter Paccar PX-9 engine. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS is recommended for construction, refuse, municipal pickup and delivery, and agricultural applications and incorporates an electronic clutch actuation system that enables quick shifts and clutch engagement, regardless of engine RPM. […]May 13, 2015VocationalReman CNG engine now available for International trucksRepowered NGV Alliance LLC (RNGVA) announced at the 2015 ACT Expo Wednesday the availability of its remanufactured CNG DT466 system for pre-2004 International trucks and school buses. RNGVA provides a complete system, including a dedicated CNG DT466 remanufactured engine, CNG fuel system, fill panel, CNG tank(s), installation at an authorized installer with a 1 year, […]May 6, 2015VocationalCummins Westport announces new mid-range NatGas engineCummins Westport launched Tuesday at ACT Expo in Dallas its ISB6.7G, the company’s newest midrange natural gas engine. Initially slated to be offered by Thomas Built buses, the engine will also be made available for medium duty and vocational markets. Preliminary specs include a range of ratings from 260 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque. Rob […]May 5, 2015PerspectivesFord Transit ‘pimped’ for autism groupThe guys at Galpin Auto Sports have made a name for themselves as custom fabricators and master ride-pimpers on MTV’s “Pimp My Ride,” but their latest bling-job was for a good cause, not one of rapper Xibit’s “dawgs.” Ford recently donated a new 2015 Transit – now the best-selling commercial van in America – to Surfers Healing, […]April 30, 2015PerspectivesThe coolest Hot Wheels trick you’ll see todayA physics lesson turned into a world record-shattering event at Ford’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Mich. As part of this year’s Take Your Child to Work Day Ford made (and completed) a world record attempt with a Hot Wheels car track loop that exceeded 12 feet tall. Dynamometer technician Matt West, gave rise […]April 23, 2015Previous PagePage 35 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.
