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].VocationalHard Working Trucks debuts LinkedIn groupHard Working Trucks launched a new LinkedIn group to connect professionals in the vocational and work truck industry and keep them informed. The group is available HERE. Acceptance into the group is automatic, and anyone joining the group is welcome to post about questions or information about the industry. Hard Working Trucks will periodically post news and information from […]December 4, 2013Class 3-6Ram launching new, Fiat-based small vanThe Ram Commercial Truck division Monday announced it will offer an all-new small van for the North American market. The 2015 Ram ProMaster City will join the larger Ram ProMaster with small commercial and passenger van applications and, based on the Fiat Doblo, is yet another design concept born from Chrysler’s corroboration with Fiat – a two-time International Van of the Year […]December 3, 2013VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Hot wheelsThe driver of this truck appears to be the proud owner of a propane bottle that is venting (or leaking) like crazy in the back of his truck. [youtube p7RNYw11XHM nolink] You may feel like stopping the video around the 50 second mark, but don’t. You’ll miss the part where the truck becomes a huge […]December 3, 2013HomeMeet the world’s largest truck-mounted tire handlerFarmington Freightliner- Western Star has delivered what is widely considered the largest truck-mounted tire handler ever built, and the first of its size put into service. The 2014 Western Star 4900SB is powered by a 455 hp, 1650 pound torque DD15 engine matched to an Allison 4500RDS transmission. The truck sports 40,000 lb. front axles, 69,000 lb. rear […]December 3, 2013VocationalReading Truck Body growing companyReading Truck Body, LLC says Wm. Craig Bonham has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. “Craig brings a level of excitement to an organization that is contagious,” says Brian Nadel, President and CEO at The Reading Group, LLC. “His experience within our industry, coupled with his high energy personality and leadership abilities, has made […]November 29, 2013VocationalSharing ‘thanks’For most of us, today is a time to gather with loved ones and share a robust meal, giving thanks for the blessings we’ve received in the first 11-plus months of the year. Earlier this week, Hard Working Trucks reached out to our readers and asked them to share some of what they were thankful […]November 28, 2013VocationalChill out: Winterization and anti-freeze best practicesAs temperatures begin to drop, fleet managers around the country will lift the hoods on trucks nationwide and top off their coolant levels. Many of them don’t even know why. It’s just something you do when it gets cold, right? RELATED: Prestone Command training Behind replenishing coolant levels is science, and a lot of it. […]November 28, 2013TrucksWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: The can openerMost of us grew up in a neighborhood with a “Thrill Hill” or “Deadman’s Curve”. Well, in Durham, N.C., this train trestle should be well known as “The Can Opener”. Apparently North Carolina drivers with a gross vehicle weight more than a few tons have trouble judging vehicle height with remarkable regularity. [youtube xzkWTcDZFH0 nolink] Please […]November 28, 2013HomeMiller Industries updates 30 Series LCGMiller Industries has introduced a new model of its 30 Series Low Center of Gravity (LCG) industrial carrier with a 30,000 lb. deck capacity and 10,000 lb. under-lift/dock stabilizer combination. The company says the carrier is designed for a dual rear wheel chassis with either tri-axle or a tandem with a lift axle configuration. Deck […]November 27, 2013HomeAutocar adding CNG truck to lineupAutocar says it is adding another CNG-equipped refuse truck to its lineup with the Class-7 / “baby 8” Xpert ACMD. Available with the Cummins Westport CNG/LNG engine, the cabover Xpert was originally launched in 2013 as a diesel truck. RELATED: CNG finding foothold in municipalities Eric Schwartz, Vice President of Autocar Industries, a division of Autocar, […]November 27, 2013Previous PagePage 69 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.
