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].VocationalVolvo plans new alt fuel truck for 2015SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On the steps of the California state capital – where some of the country’s most stringent emission standards have been handed down – Volvo Trucks North America introduced Thursday its cleanest truck to date, powered by dimethyl ether (DME). “Early this year, we began customer testing of DME-powered Volvo trucks here in the […]June 11, 2013VocationalAlcoa releases medium duty wheel lineAlcoa has introduced its M-Series line of wheels for medium duty – Classes 3-6 – truck segments. The M-Series collection features the same benefits Alcoa forged aluminum wheels provide the heavy duty segment but are now customized to fit medium duty applications. M-Series wheels resist corrosion, and at nearly half the weight of a steel wheel, Alcoa M-Series […]June 10, 2013TrucksJohnson hires sales manager for refer bodiesLuke Chilson has been appointed Regional Sales Manager in the eastern United States for Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies. Chilson will be responsible for selling Johnson composite truck bodies in an eight-state territory, and will work out of Johnson’s parent company branch, Great Dane Trailers in Mount Joy, Pa., working with the Johnson sales team and collaborating with […]June 10, 2013VocationalTMD Friction releases paper on auxiliary brake retardersTMD Friction has released a paper on the importance of auxiliary brake retarders to all braking systems in the heavy-duty market. TMD says despite operational differences between disc and drum brakes, retarders have benefits to each system. The paper was written to provide that information to the North American market, the company says. According to […]June 10, 2013VocationalJohnson Controls to partner with DOEJohnson Controls announces it will supply Lithium-ion batteries to power large plug-in hybrid trucks as part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) electrification initiative. Johnson Controls says about 120 work trucks, to be used by publicly owned utilities and municipal electric companies, will utilize advanced plug-in hybrid power systems by Odyne Systems, LLC, using […]June 9, 2013TrucksMeritor WABCO honored by HinoMeritor WABCO has received the 2012 Excellence in Quality Award from Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc. According to Meritor WABCO, this award recognizes the company achieving a perfect 0 parts per million (PPM) defect rate during the 2012 calendar year. Meritor WABCO supplies Hino with pneumatic and hydraulic anti-lock braking (ABS) systems for vehicles built […]June 7, 2013VocationalBuyers Products expands snow plow lineBuyers Products has expanded the SnowDogg municipal series reversible snow plow line with the addition of its new, smaller-sized 36-in. plow. The smaller municipal plow, for use on Class 6 and above trucks with a minimum 26,000-lb. gross vehicle weight rating, is ideal for areas that receive lower average snowfall and do not need bigger […]June 5, 2013VocationalBendix stressing tire safetyIn support of the goals of the 2013 National Tire Safety Week June 2-8, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is stressing the importance of proper tire inflation and monitoring in safe commercial vehicle operation. Bendix, the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies, offers the SmarTire Tire Pressure […]June 3, 2013TrucksChampion has new natural gas engine oilChampion announced Monday it has released a new oil specifically designed for vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) or Propane. The 15w-40 multi-grade viscosity has reduced ash content and is engineered for longevity and durability, the company says. According to Champion, other features of the new oil include superior valve […]June 3, 2013PerspectivesCNG and LNG: What’s Best for Your FleetNatural gas trucks are expected to make up 10 percent of the marketplace in the coming few years. That’s a lot of units, but will they be compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified natural gas (LNG), or a combination of the two? Which will emerge as the segment leader? And here’s the biggest question: What’s […]May 30, 2013Previous PagePage 95 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.
