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].TrucksKenworth, Pete recalling cabovers over battery woesPaccar says it will recall more than 800 2012 and 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC converters containing a particular epoxy potting compound. The specific potting compound used for electrical insulation was found capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat, resulting […]February 18, 2014Class 3-6Auto Truck awarded ship-thru for Ford TransitAuto Truck Group says it was recently awarded ship-thru status and codes for the 2015 Ford Transit full-size van for the new Auto Truck Group facility in Kansas City, Mo., which is set to open May 2014. “The new full-size Ford Transit is a breakthrough commercial van,” says Dennis Jones, vice president of sales and marketing, […]February 14, 2014VocationalMorgan launches new stake body, dump bodyMorgan Corporation has announced the availability of the new ProStake Stake and Platform truck body, as well as a new selection of dump bodies. The new ProStake product line features rugged construction and more than 30 product enhancements, engineered to meet and exceed the needs of today’s service-industry providers, including landscapers, contractors, maintenance crews and suppliers, […]February 13, 2014HomeAutocar opens its doors to “Make A Wish”Three-year-old Jackson Smith loves cars and trucks. The bigger, the better. It’s tough to find a little boy who doesn’t, but Jackson is unique. Jackson, battling brain tumors, was granted a wish through the Make A Wish Foundation that put him closer to the things he loved most. After hearing Jackson’s story on a local […]February 13, 2014HomeWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: That sinking feelingHere’s a landslide even Stevie Nicks could be proud of. Our cameraman is separated from his crew when the ground between them is washed away. Luck was on their side as the whole stopped growing just short of the crew’s truck. There is some strong language, so watch your volume.February 13, 2014TrucksAutogas: An AltFuel on the riseDiesel. Biodiesel. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Hydrogen. Propane. There are so many alternatives that choosing an alternative fuel can be a daunting task. “All those fuels have opportunity,” says Tucker Perkins, Chief Business Development Officer for the Propane Education and Research Council. “I don’t think we’ve ever claimed to be the one […]February 12, 2014HomeGuy gets run over by two trucks[youtube K5QWiGBkMcc?=autoplay1 nolink]February 11, 2014HomeGuy gets run over by two trucks[youtube K5QWiGBkMcc?=autoplay1 nolink]February 11, 2014HomeCrazy Sinkhole Caught On Tape.[youtube 9FBwHH-FqSY?=autoplay1 nolink]February 11, 2014VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: WashoutThis video has “it.” “It” being the recipe for disaster; rain, wet roads, motorists plowing through a red light at an intersection.February 10, 2014Previous PagePage 58 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.
