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].VocationalBonnell Industries rolls out new dump bodyBonnell Industries recently unveiled its all-new multi-purpose dump body, dubbed the âCommander Series.â Available in either carbon steel or stainless steel, body lengths range from 8â to 20â. The company says Commander Series bodies feature a fully welded prism-shape for enhanced material flow. Body shape provides exterior location for side mounted pre-wet tank systems. Rear [âŚ]July 23, 2013VocationalTEST DRIVE: Fordâs gasoline fueled F250Fordâs F-Series trucks may be the most popular in the world, but a gasoline powered heavy duty truck pales in popularity to its diesel counterparts. But, with heavy duty towing jobs few and far between, more and more drivers in the marketplace are looking for a way to cut down on the $8,000 diesel option [âŚ]July 22, 2013VocationalEaton produces clutch white paperEaton has released a white paper on the importance of properly replacing a self-adjusting clutch, and not using a manual-adjusted product. Written by Christopher Ocedek, engineering manager at Eaton, the white paper points out the safety and performance risks associated with installing improper clutch parts. A copy of the white paper can be found HERE.July 22, 2013HomeCalifornia plumber puts Hino hybrid on the streetSan Diegoâs First Certified Green Plumber, Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air, says it has expanded its vehicle fleet with the addition of a new Diesel-Electric Hybrid Hino Cab-Over. âEach of our service vehicles is a plumbing parts warehouse on wheels,â Mary Jean Anderson, president of Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air, says. âWe carry two different size water [âŚ]July 19, 2013VocationalDana named TerraStar standardDana Holding Corporation said Tuesday the company has been named Navistarâs standard and exclusive supplier of steer axles, drive axles and driveshafts for the new International TerraStar 4Ă4. Navistar recently began customer deliveries of the all-wheel-drive medium-duty vehicles. The TerraStar features Danaâs new Spicer Model 273 front drive steer axle, which delivers an effective turn [âŚ]July 17, 2013TrucksUPS puts 40 electric trucks on the roadWednesday, UPS deployed 40 zero-emission electric delivery vehicles manufactured Electric Vehicles International (EVI).  âThis deployment introduces the cleanest, most efficient vehicles to UPSâs fleet, allowing us to continue to improve the environment in the communities where we operate and reduce our dependency on foreign energy,â Bruce MacRae, West Region Director â Public Affairs, UPS said of the fleet [âŚ]July 17, 2013VocationalBehr introducing demand-driven coolant pumpBehr America says it will introduce a new demand-driven coolant pump system, promising fuel-economy savings of up to one percent in heavy trucks. Behrâs says its patented Visco technology for engine-coolant pumps reduces âparasiticâ power losses that affect fuel economy. First introduced on 13-liter diesel engines in Europe, Behrâs new demand-driven system recently became available on commercial [âŚ]July 17, 2013VocationalNavistar putting 13L SCR engine in WorkStarNavistar, Inc. said Tuesday it will introduce its 13-liter engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology in the heavy-duty International WorkStar vocational truck. The WorkStar is the fourth heavy-duty International truck model to transition to SCR technology since December. According to our sister site, Successful Dealer, Navistarâs phasing-in of SCR technology is expected to conclude next month. For [âŚ]July 16, 2013VocationalACE unveils new, lighter bottom dump trailerAmerican Carrier Equipment (ACE) has introduced a new, ultra-high-tensile-strength steel bottom dump trailer, and is now delivering to customers in the western U.S. The all-steel, tandem-axle, semi-bottom-dump trailer is the product of two years of research, development and field-testing program the company says was aimed at producing a tough, lightweight, super breed of trailer for severe-duty applications. [âŚ]July 16, 2013Vocational8 FAQs about fuel rebatesTrying to choose from the various rebate programs offered by fuel card companies? Our sister site, CCJ, looks at eight of the most frequently asked questions fleet owners ask about fuel rebates when considering a fuel card program. Download a copy of the white paper by clicking here.July 15, 2013Previous PagePage 91 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.
