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].HomeReading rolls out new aluminum alloy service bodyReading Truck Body, has released a new light weight, corrosion resistant aluminum service body the company says is more than 50 percent lighter than comparable steel bodies. The new CSV57 and CSV75 features welded design construction and utilizes aluminum alloy and extrusions throughout, including the load space floor. The body weighs in 210 pounds lighter than […]July 7, 2013VocationalRugby unveils new dump body designRugby Manufacturing recently unveiled its redesigned line of Eliminator LP dump bodies, available in carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel in 9’ and 11’ lengths with interchangeable parts. A 12’ model is available in carbon steel and aluminum. The steel model features a seamless, one-piece 10 gauge steel floor for optimum strength and durability, Rugby […]July 4, 2013VocationalOx Bodies launches new websiteOx Bodies recently launched a new website featuring its complete line of Class 6–8 dump truck bodies, end dump trailers, platform bodies, specialty equipment and related accessories. The new interactive site is designed to maximize the experience for end users, providing a look at Ox Bodies’ complete line of products. Visually, the site’s design reflects […]July 3, 2013TrucksMitsubishi Fuso will offer StepSaver bodies on Canter trucksMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) says it will partner with Supreme Corp. to offer the StepSaver body on its line of Canter FE Series work trucks. The company says the StepSaver  body provides curb-side access to the cargo area through a low-step entry near the front passenger side of the body. The truck comes […]July 1, 2013VocationalTexas construction fleets turning to autogasBuilders across the state of Texas already utilize propane in green building, however, many Texas builders are just discovering the benefits of powering their own vehicle fleets on clean-burning propane autogas. According to the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), autogas fleets save an average of $1.50 per gallon on fuel costs, and propane-powered vehicles also require […]June 28, 2013TrucksKenworth adds option for second fuel tankKenworth’s announced Friday it will offer an option of a second 45-gallon fuel tank on its K270 and K370 medium duty cabover trucks. The second rectangular fuel tank uses approximately 28 inches of frame space, clearance between the battery box and the fuel tank is nearly 5-1/2 inches, and from back of the cab to the […]June 28, 2013VocationalLiberator introduces propane 6 liter engineLiberator Engine Company, LLC introduced its first propane engine to the public at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. Wednesday. After nearly two years in development, the 6 liter propane power plant will be available in the fourth quarter this year. Liberator President Jody Stirewalt says the the engine produces 230 horsepower and 630 foot […]June 26, 2013VocationalDIRECTV adding to propane powered fleetDIRECTV announced at the ACTExpo in Washington D.C. this week that is plans to expand its propane autogas fueled fleet. The company currently operates 77 ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-250 propane autogas vans and will increase that number over the next year. “The addition of more propane autogas fueled vehicles to the DIRECTV fleet strengthens our […]June 25, 2013TrucksRyder gets country’s first CNG lease, rental trucksRyder System, Inc. said Thursday it has begun to take delivery of 39 light- and medium-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, the first of their kind in North America available for lease or rent. The vehicles include 20 Greenkraft cab-over vehicles with 6.0-liter General Motors natural gas engines and 19 Navistar International TranStar trucks with […]June 20, 2013TrucksPSI will supply Workhorse powertrainsPower Solutions International, Inc. said Wednesday the company has reached an agreement with AMP Holding, Inc. to supply powertrain options for all of AMP’s Workhorse Chassis models. AMP’s chassis are used in a variety of Class 3 – 6 on-highway applications, most commonly for medium-duty delivery trucks. PSI says it will equip the chassis models […]June 19, 2013Previous PagePage 93 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.
