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].PerspectivesChrysler wilts in Super Bowl spotlight while Chevy shinesOne year removed from rolling out one of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials in years, Chrysler laid an egg during one of the most forgettable Super Bowls in history. Last year, Ram Trucks introduced a generation to Paul Harvey, whose epic 1978 Future Farmers of America (FFA) speech, “So God Made A Farmer” narrated a two-minute […]February 3, 2014Home2014 Chevy Super Bowl Commercial: “Life”[youtube 7vhMpXMPvdU?=autoplay1 nolink]February 3, 2014Home2014 Chevy Super Bowl Commercial: Romance[youtube qUm1h3bneM4?=autoplay1 nolink]February 3, 2014HomeDo you put more than 25,000 miles on your work pickup(s) annually?February 2, 2014PerspectivesSo God made (another) farmerSuper Bowl Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of a new generation’s introduction to Paul Harvey. Harvey’s epic 1978 FFA speech, “So God Made A Farmer,” narrated arguably the most epic Super Bowl commercial of last year’s event. With the world’s attention, Ram declared 2013 the “Year of the Farmer” and the two-minute television spot kicked off […]January 31, 2014HomeWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Dicey iceJust goes to show no matter how many wheels you have, ice takes no prisoners. This car hauler apparently hits a patch of ice, which sends him careening across the highway like a pinball. As he slides to the right, take note at the row of cars on top of the hauler.January 30, 2014VocationalTimken adding to medium-duty bearing lineThe Timken Company said Wednesday that an expanded portfolio of Timken tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles is now available to distributors serving the commercial-vehicle industry.  “We and our distributors see strong demand from the medium-duty vehicle market sector,” says Tom Tecklenburg, director of commercial vehicle original equipment and automotive aftermarket […]January 29, 2014VocationalPeterbilt cabovers: Is the third time the charm?When Peterbilt’s Model 220/210 entered limited production in 2011, it marked the third time the truck maker had entered the cabover-style truck market. Plagued by false starts and design implementations in two previous attempts, Peterbilt decided to put forth a truck unique to it’s brand. “First time we did it, it was sort of brought […]January 28, 2014HomeWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Dog-goneThe narrator really makes this clip, so keep your volume tuned it at a reasonable level.January 28, 2014HomeCar Carrier Truck Crahes Into Power Line in UFA, RUSSIA[youtube t13hqlSd3NY?=autoplay1 nolink]January 26, 2014Previous PagePage 60 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.
