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].PerspectivesThe changing face of diesel fuelDiesel fuel and those who refine it have worked hard over the past several decades to make the fuel more environmentally friendly, and a better fuel for a truck’s engine. While natural gas is a rising diesel fuel alternative, experts are hard at work developing different kinds of diesel fuel alternates: like a better diesel […]December 8, 2013VocationalIce storm pulls utility crews togetherUtility crews from around the southeast are headed across parts of the southwest as that region deals with its first major snow and ice storm of the season. Georgia Power officials say they will send nearly 400 employees from Albany, Bainbridge, Tifton and Valdosta to Arkansas to assist with damage today. Alabama Power officials say they […]December 6, 2013TrucksNationwide bakery orders 100 electric Workhorse vansAMP Trucks said Friday the company has received an initial purchase order for Workhorse E-100 Walk-In Vans, with a range of up to 100 miles and built on the W62 chassis. “These vehicles are particularly well-suited for the stop and go nature of route delivery,” said Steve Burns, CEO of AMP/Workhorse. “With electric cost of […]December 6, 2013TrucksWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Have a Coke and a smileWe’ve seen before that liftgates and poorly stacked crates of bubbly liquids can have a disastrous, if not somewhat fantastic, ending. However, this Coke delivery driver managed to actually get his load off the truck unscathed. That he got the overloaded dolly off the truck is a miracle in itself. Inside the building is where […]December 6, 2013VocationalClub Car launching new line of Carryall utility vehiclesRenowned primarily for its golf carts, Club Car has launched a new line of Carryall utility and transport vehicles to help commercial and industrial customers transition from pickup trucks to gas, diesel or zero-emissions electric utility vehicles (UTVS). The new vehicles will be available next month. “We designed and engineered the new Carryall utility vehicle line based […]December 6, 2013VocationalROUSH CleanTech staff up to 80 from 6 two years agoROUSH CleanTech recently added five business development executives, bringing its staff to 80, up from six in 2010. “We’ve invested more than $35 million to establish a solid foundation with the most advanced technology backed by a robust supply chain,” says Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing at ROUSH CleanTech. “Coupled with Roush’s […]December 6, 2013HomeFreightliner Custom Chassis wins supplier awardNewmar Corporation has recognized Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) with its Virgil Miller Award of Excellence, the highest honor it bestows on vendors each year. FCCC took top honors among a group of select vendors at the event that were being recognized for outstanding performance in supplying the luxury RV manufacturer with quality components and […]December 6, 2013VocationalBuilding Las VegasIf you’ve ever blown a car payment on a Las Vegas roulette wheel or hit it big on a dollar slot machine, you can – at least partially – thank southern California-based Apex Logistics. The largest bulk carrier in the region, Apex played a key role in building Las Vegas as we know it. “We have been […]December 5, 2013VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Sparks flyMost everyone likes a good fireworks or light show, and this woman’s electric company was nice enough to come give her one at her home for free. [youtube KT8oX0dHCvA nolink] She managed to keep her cool, although you have to question how frightened she actually was since she never left the second floor window. The […]December 5, 2013VocationalWestport, Clean Energy team up for free CNGIf you’re looking at switching your fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG) and a reduced cost at the pump hasn’t already sealed the deal, Westport has thrown another chip on the table: They’ll give you CNG for free. Westport is offering free compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel through any public access Clean Energy CNG station in […]December 4, 2013Previous PagePage 68 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.
