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].HomeFreightliner adds Allison Output Retarder as M2 112 Refuse Truck optionFreightliner Trucks announced Wednesday that the Allison Transmissions output retarder is now available as an option for M2 112 Natural Gas refuse trucks spec’d with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions. Integrated with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine and part of the transmission, the output retarder provides secondary vehicle braking, ultimately […]April 30, 2014Class 3-6Chevy releases MSRP for City Express cargo vanThe 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS – the company’s first entry in the small cargo van segment – was this week assigned a starting price of $22,950, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. The City Express features a standard 2.0L dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing rated […]April 29, 2014HomeMack previews new refuse truckMack Trucks Tuesday previewed its new Mack LR series of low-entry cabover refuse trucks. Initially available in three-axle 6×4 configurations and powered either by diesel or natural gas, the Mack LR series will be available in 2015. Mack says it used customer input during the design and engineering phases of the LR series. “The Mack LR […]April 29, 2014TrucksWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: I quitI’m not sure why this is funny (but it clearly is) because someone easily could have been killed. Also, I assume this is one of the most elaborate resignations ever compiled. That’s easily several thousands dollars worth of Coke. It was nice of the lead moron to make an appearance at the 50 second mark […]April 28, 2014HomeCoca-Cola Crash[youtube yHajDymNBfg?=autoplay1 nolink]April 28, 2014VocationalNew Severe Duty design on UltraLife and Omnibrake spring brakesTSE Brakes says it has introduced its Severe Duty design on UltraLife and Omnibrake spring brakes for increased durability for heavy-duty applications. Severe Duty spring brakes are available in both the UltraLife and OmniBrake models and feature their exclusive design for the industry’s longest service life. Available in a 2430 and 3030 size in 2.5″ or […]April 28, 2014HomeTow operator wins Hino truckOne lucky tow operator recently walked away with a fully loaded 2014MY Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier, thanks to a giveaway sponsored by Hino Trucks and Miller Industries. The truck was part of a benefit for The Professional Wreckers of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislation Programs. This year’s winner, Aaron Farron of […]April 24, 2014ProductsNew intercooler tube for Ram dieselsaFe Power has released an intercooler tube IN for model year 2003-07 Ram diesel trucks with a 5.9 liter engine. The aFe inlet intercooler uses smooth bend radii for increased air flow over the factory intercooler tube and lines up directly to factory couplings for a convenient, tight and secure installation with minimal parts. The […]April 24, 2014HomeEngine programmer FAQsJust drop in a magic “chip” and your car or truck suddenly takes on NASCAR-like qualities ─ able to accelerate quicker or even achieve better gas mileage. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Too good to be true? Not necessarily, as owners of a dizzying array of vehicles already enjoy improved performance and economy by installing a programmer. […]April 23, 2014VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: By a noseI bet you didn’t wake up this morning expecting to hear a song by Status Quo, but that’s what is about to happen. The British band’s 1986 single “In the Army Now” provides the soundtrack for this video, which demonstrates just how important depth perception really is.April 22, 2014Previous PagePage 49 of 102Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRandy Marten previously served as Chief Executive Officer from January 2005 to May 2021, and President from June 1986 to June 2008.RegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitBusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
