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].Class 3-6Mercedes set to debut midsize work van in MarchMercedes-Benz plans to debut its Metris midsize van at The Work Truck Show 2015 March 4–6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Metris is one of more than 100 new commercial vehicles and related products set to debut at North America’s largest work truck event. Additional chassis OEMs with press conferences scheduled at the event […]January 19, 2015HomeCanyon NightfallJanuary 11, 2015VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Wheelie popperThis video is a little slow to develop, but the first 60 seconds set up the action. It’s fun to pretend you have superhuman strength … until you’re reminded that you’re just a regular schmo posing for the camera.December 30, 2014HomeWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Pull over! … pleaseIn almost every case, police have the upper hand in a high speed pursuit. That’s not the case here. Maybe it’s because this pursuit never got above 35 miles per hour – or the fact the truck they’re chasing outweighs a cruiser by about 50:1.December 23, 2014TrucksLincoln Industries displaying bull barsLincoln Industries says it will be displaying its recently modified After Effect brand of large-diameter bull bars and step bars at two events surrounding the 2014 Wrangler National Final Rodeo (NFR) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. After Effect products will be exhibited at the Wrangler Hollywood Theatre during the Wrangler NFR Countdown Show. […]December 12, 2014PerspectivesPickups among leaders in vehicle sales volume over $50kFord’s F-Series pickup is the best selling vehicle in the U.S., but it also holds a unique distinction generally reserved by the likes of Lexus, Land Rover or Mercedes – the best selling vehicle over $50,000. Recent analysis released by TrueCar.com shows the F-Series outpaces the second place Ram pickup by nearly 114,000 units in […]December 11, 2014HomeWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Blind leading the blindHey, at least this guy knows how to get a hold of a tow truck, right? He might want to give a ring to somebody with a crane while he’s at it.December 3, 2014PerspectivesReinventing the wheelAt this year’s Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE), Michelin announced a partnership with John Deere to equip its ZTRAKTM 900 Series line-up of zero-turn commercial mowers with Michelin’s X Tweel Turf. The Tweel is basically an airless (non-pneumatic for you science types) tire. Using automotive rubber technology, Michelin says the tread lasts up to three times longer […]November 25, 2014VocationalKenworth adds new options to cabover lineKenworth has added three new options to its medium duty cabovers that the company says offer increased body customization. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded Paccar […]November 25, 2014HomeKey Specs, including all fuel economy figuresNovember 21, 2014Previous PagePage 39 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.
