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].VocationalRam issues recallsRam Trucks says it will recall certain 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In some of these trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says, the turn signal may not flash at a double rate, failing to notify the driver of a turn signal problem. The affected trucks […]June 19, 2013TrucksPepsi, Frito-Lay open public CNG fueling stationFrito-Lay build a brand on the public’s inability to have “just one.” This week, the company announced plans to internalize that globally famous slogan, taking it out of the potato chip bag and rolling it out to their fleet’s green initiative. Senior leadership from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division were joined Wednesday by representatives from the Department […]June 19, 2013VocationalCNG and LNG: What’s Best for Your Fleet?To CNG or to LNG? That is the question. That is also the question representatives from Westport and Clean Energy tried to answer Tuesday in an hour-long webinar titled “CNG and LNG: What’s Best for Your Fleet?” Among the first obstacles fleet managers must overcome when weighing their natural gas options is understanding they are […]June 18, 2013PerspectivesMedium-duty movementThe medium-duty marketplace is action packed, and that’s a good thing for innovation. Last week, Ram Trucks confirmed the company is looking to begin production of a new, smaller Fiat-based cargo van. The yet-to-be-named van will follow it’s bigger sister, the Fiat-based ProMaster, which is set for production later this summer. This news follows headlines […]June 17, 2013VocationalAmthor launches mobile appAmthor International has launched a new mobile app for iPhone and Android devices, which the compnay says will allow customers easy access to stock and equipment specs, nearest distributor locations, their Amthor Appreciation Account, product literature, social media, and more. Using only their phones, Amthor customers will be able to inspect new and used equipment […]June 17, 2013HomeNew bus seat from TRPA new line of school bus seat covers from TRP gives school districts a durable replacement option when maintaining their bus fleets, the company says. “Fleet managers and bus operators can be sure they’re getting a safe and simple solution with TRP seat covers. The new line includes a hook-and-loop option with no staples, screws […]June 12, 2013TrucksPenske tapped to maintain autogas-powered delivery fleetChicago-based bakery products distributor Alpha Baking Company, Inc. has selected Penske Truck Leasing to serve as its commercial truck fleet maintenance service provider for its 2013 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas powered Ford E-450 bread delivery trucks. “After much research and testing the time has arrived for Alpha Baking to integrate propane autogas equipment into our fleet,” Bob McGuire, Alpha Vice President and Director […]June 12, 2013Vocational75 ways to trim your fleet’s fuel costsWith the “new norm” cost of diesel at $4 per gallon, fleets should be looking at every possible opportunity to lower fuel consumption. Like no other time in the trucking industry, every drop counts. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet or overnight solution when it comes to improving fuel economy. With that in mind, here […]June 12, 2013Class 3-6Ram adding smaller Fiat-based commercial vanReid Bigland, new president and CEO of Chrysler’s Ram Truck Brand, isn’t wasting anytime in making a splash, confirming Tuesday the company plans to roll out a second Fiat-based commercial van. The yet-to-be-named van, which will be modeled after the Fiat Doblò and could be launched by mid-2015, is the slated replacement for the Ram Tradesman. The smaller cargo […]June 12, 2013VocationalNavistar adding Cummins SCR to MD MaxxForce next yearNavistar says it plans to extend its Cummins SCR partnership to its medium-duty MaxxForce engines after the first of next year. With the launch set for the first quarter of 2014, Navistar COO Jack Allen said on a conference call Monday the partnership is simply an extension of its heavy-duty efforts. “And we’re going to […]June 12, 2013Previous PagePage 94 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.
