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 3-6Rule will make backup cameras a requirementThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Monday morning published in the Federal Register its long-awaited final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 111 to require rear backup systems/cameras on light duty vehicles. The regulation was mandated by Congress in 2007. “The agency anticipates that today’s final rule will significantly reduce back-over crashes involving children, persons […]April 7, 2014HomeWould remote, electric-opening tailgates on pickups be useful?April 5, 2014VocationalREADERS REACT: Weighing in on trailer inspection tipsIn response to our article earlier this week, “10 trailer inspection tips to save you money“, two regular HWT readers offered some tips of their own. Mark Clemons says, “we have found lack of PM comes in second as cause of failures. First is MIFs (maintenance induced failures). Packing bearings twice a year is…screaming for […]April 4, 2014PerspectivesFord, Chicago sales rep win Fallon sweepstakesFor the past several weeks, Jimmy Fallon has been on a very public search for a new truck. Earlier this week, the reigning “King of Late Night” announced he’d chosen a 2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch. A pretty snazzy ride even for the streets of New York. But the announcement itself wasn’t the crowning jewel […]April 2, 2014ProductsHusky launching wheel well guards for pickupsHusky Liners says it will launch a new line of rear wheel well liners for trucks, which the company will be introducing as Husky Liners Wheel Well Guards. The liners are designed to both provide protection and enhance a truck’s appearance. Scheduled to be available later this month, Husky Liners Wheel Well Guards cover and […]April 1, 2014VocationalXL Specialized Trailers sets sights on developing construction marketXL Specialized Trailers will release its XL Bottom Dump trailer later this year in an effort to capture more of the construction market which has begun to rebound. The XL Bottom Dump trailer was displayed at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Ideal for the aggregates industry […]March 27, 2014VocationalKenworth refreshing its medium-duty caboversKenworth announced Wednesday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. exterior and interior enhancements to its K270 and K370 models. “The new Kenworth K270 and Kenworth K370 bring Kenworth quality, innovation and comfort to a new level of excellence for the cabover market,” says Doug Powell, Kenworth’s medium duty marketing manager. “A new dash […]March 26, 2014HomeKenworth refreshes its cabover lineup[youtube OFcodiV7ch8?=autoplay1 nolink]March 26, 2014HomeTriple Turbo Cummins kills Camaro ZL1 at Las Vegas[youtube mTF5710SH6s?=autoplay1 nolink]March 25, 2014TrucksTrack Your Truck releases latest Google Maps integrationGPS vehicle tracking services provider Track Your Truck has been integrated with the latest Google Maps software. The new functionality offers more accurate arrival estimates, the company says. “Bottom line, the routing and directions feature makes fleet tracking easier, more accurate and more convenient,” said Robert Hall, President of Track Your Truck. “Now, rather than just learning […]March 25, 2014Previous PagePage 52 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.
