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].PerspectivesIs Tundra getting a Cummins diesel?In an interview with Bloomberg‘s Matt Miller Tuesday, Toyota USA Sales CEO Kazuo Ohara discusses discuss the company’s strategy for winning the U.S. truck market. One exciting highlight from a sidebar topic is the Supra may be making a comeback! Ohara clearly sees the challenge ahead: Overcoming the legacy and brand image of Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge’s Ram. […]September 4, 2013VocationalHow tough is a Volvo truck?This tough. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/embed/6tPMvYw9yEY nolink] You won’t put a Volvo FMX under this kind of stress, but it’s probably good to know that if you find yourself in Europe in truck suspended from the nose, there’s no need to fear. The above video is a behind the scenes look at production. The video itself can […]September 4, 2013VocationalShell: Don’t expect a fuel revolutionA global spike in alternative fuel usage is expected in the next few decades, but experts say conventional fuels — like diesel – will continue to power the world’s vehicles for some time. Richard Tucker, general manager of technology for Shell’s commercial fuels and lubricants division, told our sister site, CCJ, the challenge will be in […]September 4, 2013VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: It takes a villageI’ve loaded exactly ZERO trailers with gravel, but that gives me just enough experience to know that’s a job that needs to take place on ground as level as reasonably possible. Today’s ‘Whoops’ looks like it could have been completely avoided had the driver simply pulled forward approximately 10 feet. Justing by how swiftly and […]September 3, 2013VocationalNavistar adding Cummins ISB for trucks, busesNavistar’s Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) efforts are finally destined for its medium-duty chassis. The company announced Tuesday the expansion of its SCR partnership with Cummins, and rolled out the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine in International DuraStar medium-duty trucks and IC Bus CE Series school buses effective immediately. “The ISB will complement our existing engine offerings and will be a […]September 3, 2013VocationalCummins distributors in California plan to mergeCummins Cal Pacific LLC and Cummins West Inc. announced Monday plans to merge and form a new entity, Cummins Pacific LLC. Under the arrangement, effective Sept. 28, Cummins Pacific will serve California and Hawaii as exclusive distributor for Cummins Inc. The new Cummins Pacific combines the territories of both Cummins West and Cummins Cal Pacific, […]September 3, 2013VocationalManitex to buy trailer tank-maker SabreManitex International Inc., a maker of boom trucks, rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklift-type trucks, container handling equipment and specialized trailers, has acquired all of the assets of Sabre Manufacturing LLC, a maker of specialty-type trailer tanks, for $14 million. in May, Manitex said it would begin making and selling a new top-of-the-line Manitex TC700- […]September 3, 2013TrucksMaintaining your LP trucksWith the cost of propane running just north of $2 per gasoline gallon equivalent, An increasing number of contractors and fleet managers are looking into the feasibility of running pickup trucks powered by liquid propane gas (LPG). But does jumping into the alt-fuel pool make sense for your business? To get insight on making the […]September 3, 2013HomeThomas Built Buses sponsoring back to school photo contestThomas Built Buses is hosting a Back to School Photo Contest and invites parents to submit a photo of their child that best represents the Back to School season. The top five winners, one from each of Thomas’ geographic regions, will each receive a $2,000 donation for their child’s school. “School buses are such an integral […]August 30, 2013VocationalGabriel ‘Answerman’ looks at warning signs of worn shocks, strutsThe Original Gabriel has introduced a new Answerman video covering indicators of worn shocks and struts on light vehicles. Gabriel’s “Top 10 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” video is available to view at the Answerman section of Gabriel’s website (www.gabriel.com) or at YouTube on TheOriginalGabriel channel. “Often, drivers don’t know their shocks and struts have deteriorated, […]August 30, 2013Previous PagePage 84 of 102Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerThe state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.Trucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
