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].HomeDo you switch to different tires in the winter?January 26, 2014PerspectivesYou, too, can be the big wienerHotdog King Oscar Mayer unveiled its 2014 Wienermobile last week; a 27-feet-long, 14,050 pound pork byproduct road warrior. Words to describe it include “long,” “sleek,” and “long.” And “long.” The truck was showcased as part of a social media campaign from the company’s parent, Kraft Foods. The company stands ready to hand over one of the six […]January 26, 2014Homewienermobile[youtube wydIrFT570E&feature=youtu.be?=autoplay1 nolink]January 26, 2014HomeMD Truck of the Year[youtube Enl64eTYok8&feature=c4-overview&list=UU4MS6bFS8q49zwZzQR5IRAQ?=autoplay1 nolink]January 26, 2014VocationalTerraStar named 2014 MD Truck of the YearInternational’s TerraStar 4×4 was named the 2014 Medium Duty Truck of the Year during the America Truck Dealers Expo Sunday afternoon. Judges noted the truck’s strong towing ability, tilting hood for easy access to the engine and the truck’s roomy interior. The TerraStar is powered by the 300 horsepower, 660 lb.-ft. torque 6.4 liter MaxxForce 7 […]January 26, 2014VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: WipeoutWhen this utility truck loses control it becomes a giant bowling ball. Luckily, it somehow manages to miss the vehicles in front of it and all the pedestrians. The parked cars didn’t fare so well.January 24, 2014TrucksPropane Council launching online video seriesThe Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will release an online video series featuring interviews with top fleets across the country about their experiences using propane autogas. The Straight Talk videos feature stories from five fleet managers at public and private organizations that use propane autogas in significant portions of their fleets. Participants include DIRECTV, […]January 23, 2014PerspectivesUnplugging the futureIn fishing for a partner in its “Blue Citizenship program,” Nissan landed the Great White Whale. The program focuses on increasing the number of vehicles that emit no greenhouse gases by exploring additional vehicle segments where Nissan’s electric vehicle technology may be applied. What better partner in such a venture than FedEx, a company that […]January 23, 2014HomeTow Truck Crash[youtube PgJ7J9JU0Wk?=autoplay1 nolink]January 23, 2014HomeOut of control utility truck[youtube YX4Uy63Ha5A?=autoplay1 nolink]January 23, 2014Previous PagePage 61 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.
