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].Homeconcrete mixers accident[youtube lb-odOOZ_TM?=admin1 nolink]February 10, 2014HomeWhat speed do you typically drive on the interstate?February 9, 2014HomeWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Armored and dangerousGuys inside armored trucks can be some high-intensity individuals. With cargo valued in the millions, they’re a moving target for brash thieves, and several million coins can weigh several tons, so driving an armored truck (which is fairly heavy in its own right) is no easy task. However, basic traffic laws are supposed to apply. […]February 6, 2014HomeArmored Car Accident[youtube fVgeHrlYr84?=autoplay1 nolink]February 6, 2014HomeArmoured truck Crash[youtube TywPN_sItfo?=autoplay1 nolink]February 6, 2014VocationalWestern Star adds automatic Allison trans to 4700 seriesWestern Star Trucks, Inc. says the Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) series automatic transmission is now available for the Western Star 4700. The Allison 4700 RDS transmission features 2nd Reverse, which offers a second “deep reverse” in addition to the standard reverse to provide greater control and engine braking during operation on steep grades. […]February 5, 2014VocationalWheel spec’ing is more than weightWhile weight is important, affordability and performance are two other key factors in fleet directors’ decision-making when purchasing wheels. Maxion Wheels offers the North American truck-trailer market the widest variety of lightweight steel wheels, which are, on average, the lightest steel wheels in the industry. “While we can’t achieve the weight savings of aluminum, our […]February 4, 2014VocationalSix wheel spec’ing considerationsProper spec’ing your vehicles’ wheels can be relatively simple and straightforward by following a manufacturer’s recommendations to achieve the longest life and performance from your wheels. Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight steel wheels, suggests fleet equipment specifiers can make wheels a ‘non-issue’ if they’d follow these spec’ing considerations to achieve long wheel […]February 3, 2014HomeSelecting the proper match of wheels and tiresChris Putz, Maxion Wheels’ Principal Engineer, says it’s best not to get ahead of yourself when specifying wheels, because the wheel type will largely be dictated by the vehicle application. “Before we get to the wheel, we would need to know the vehicle and we need to know the tire,” he said. “I need understand […]February 3, 2014HomeTips to promote longer wheel lifeProper spec’ing and caring for your vehicles’ wheels can be relatively simple and straightforward by following a manufacturer’s recommendations. And both of those steps require a reasonable amount of time to achieve the longest life and performance from your wheels. Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight steel wheels, suggest fleet equipment specifiers could […]February 3, 2014Previous PagePage 59 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.
