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].ProductsGoodyear rolls out two new mixed-service tiresGoodyear unveiled two new commercial truck tires at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. this week aimed at the construction segment. The new Goodyear G731 MSA and G751 MSA mixed-service tires are expected to be available in May and include DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like rubber built into the tire’s casing that seals nail-hole punctures […]March 6, 2014VocationalWork Truck Show: Day 2March 5, 2014ProductsPro-Tech debuts improved Sno PusherPro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution, Inc. introduced its new and improved steel edge Sno Pusher IST, with upgrades that include pivoting wear shoes and poly suspension. Unveiled at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Wednesday, the upgrades include two-feet cutting edge sections; a 6-inch cutting edge; front pivot wear shoes, poly suspension and a new […]March 5, 2014HomeNew propane engine for UPS[youtube KBYnY_7OIIE?=autoplay1 nolink]March 5, 2014HomeAllison fuel-efficiency package will debut in Freightliner trucksAllison Transmission launched a new fuel-efficiency package at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Wednesday that the company says can deliver up to 20 percent fuel savings when compared to its fourth generation models. FuelSense features, a mixture of hardware and software, automatically adapt shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade […]March 5, 2014TrucksUPS rolling out 1,000 propane delivery trucksBrown is going green…greener. UPS, in conjunction with Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), announced Wednesday plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations across the country – a nearly $70 million investment. “The UPS alternative fuel strategy is to invest in the most environmentally friendly and […]March 5, 2014VocationalMitsubishi Fuso rolls out new Canter, FE130Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) introduced its new Canter FE130 work truck at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday. The company’s newest Class 3 entry gets a 700 pound bump in GVWR and body/payload capacity over the FE125 model that it is replacing. Todd Bloom, MFTA’s president and CEO says the boost in GVWR […]March 5, 2014TrucksBendix air disc brakes now available as Kenworth T370 optionKenworth Truck Company said Tuesday that factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium duty conventional trucks. “This new Kenworth option also offers extended brake change intervals, reduced stopping distance and weight reduction compared to drum assemblies,” says Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. The Bendix […]March 4, 2014PerspectivesWork Truck Show Day: 1The 2014 Work Truck Show got underway Tuesday evening with Ford’s introduction of its refreshed F-650 and F-750. Day 2, which kicks off early Wednesday morning, is packed with new product announcements.March 4, 2014VocationalFord Debuts 2016 F-650, F-750Ford’s 2016 Medium-Duty Raises Productivity With innovative Design Ford debuted its new 2016 F-650/F-750 at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Tuesday evening. “Every day, we’re thinking of new ways to better serve our hard-working customers,” says John Ruppert, general manager, Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales & Marketing. “The same Ford engineers who developed the […]March 4, 2014Previous PagePage 56 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.
