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].VocationalJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers adds Territory ManagerJ&J Truck Bodies & Trailers has appointed Harold I. Berg as Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager, responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s customer base and brand awareness in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, DC metro area. Before joining J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Berg was the Service Director at Fitzgerald Auto Mall, and prior to that, he was the […]November 27, 2013PerspectivesMike Rowe, the Double Deuce and Guns N’ RosesPart of me wishes this was a Ram video. I like Mike Rowe but if this video was narrated by Sam Elliott, it would be would epic. He will forever be Wade Garrett – the ultimate everyman’s bad ass, but that’s another conversation. Ford’s 2015 Super Duty models are about has hyped and anticipated as […]November 26, 2013VocationalTwin steer chassis prep kit available for Freightliner SD modelsFreightliner announced Monday that it is now offering twin steer chassis prep kits for its 114SD and 122SD truck models to quickly facilitate aftermarket conversions and installation of second steer axle and heavy-duty suspensions. Freightliner Trucks has partnered with Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada-based Simard Suspensions to offer the turnkey solution ideal for heavy-duty applications such as crane, […]November 26, 2013VocationalWhat are you thankful for? HWT wants to knowEver wondered what your colleagues are thankful for? Hard Working Trucks would like to tell you, but we need you to tell us first. So, what are you thankful for this year? As part of a Thanksgiving series, we’d like to produce a roundup of what fleet owners, fleet managers, drivers, technicians, dispatchers, up-fitters, foremen […]November 25, 2013VocationalChristmas tree’s journey ends in Washington DCThe Capitol Christmas Tree arrived at the U.S. Capitol after making its way from a forest in northeast Washington state. The tree was installed on the Capitol’s west lawn Monday, and organizers say it will be decorated with more than 5,000 ornaments handmade by children across the country. A tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. […]November 25, 2013VocationalBehind the Van Damme stuntBy now, I’m sure you’ve seen the video of Jean-Claude Van Damme doing the splits between two moving Volvo trucks. [youtube M7FIvfx5J10 nolink] Here’s a video behind the scenes, which include’s Van Damme’s reaction to finding out the trucks would be moving backwards in the shoot. [youtube GHES6m-6F3Q nolink] And here’s a full video with […]November 25, 2013VocationalJasper adding rebuilt turbochargersJasper Engines & Transmissions says it is now offering rebuilt turbochargers from Holset, Garrett and Borg Warner for Ford’s 6.0-liter and 7.3-liter diesels, Cummins’ ISB engine and several Caterpillar engines. Jasper says it has more than 100 different stock numbers on hand. Jasper says it disassembles and oven-bakes the housings in excess of 700 degrees to remove soot and […]November 23, 2013TrucksCompany working on ‘drop-in’ NatGas DT engineMinneapolis, Minn.-based diesel engine re-manufacturer Reviva has formed a strategic alliance with Omnitek Engineering Corporation to produce a “drop-in” natural gas engine replacement for Navistar DT 466E and DT 530E truck engines. The unit will be able to operate with compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified natural gas (LNG) or propane, but Reviva President Josh Stahl says CNG is the preferred […]November 21, 2013VocationalFuels Institute says alternative fuels are slowly gaining tractionThe growth of vehicles running on alternative fuels will accelerate over the next decade, but diesel fuel- and gasoline-powered vehicles will continue to dominate market share, according to “Tomorrow’s Vehicles: What Will We Drive in 2023?” a new report released by the Fuels Institute. “On the surface, it may not seem that significant change is […]November 21, 2013HomeMack introduces new rear loader GraniteMack introduced its new Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) rear loader Wednesday at the 2013 Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo. The Mack Granite MHD rear loader offers a reduced weight option for refuse companies and municipalities desiring a truck built for lighter-duty cycles, such as short inner-city routes or for service in smaller towns. Because […]November 20, 2013Previous PagePage 70 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.
