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].PickupsPark City PD upfit Raptor for police cruiserNot every police chase happens on the freeway or some other easily navigable surface road, but if you’re ever in Park City, Utah don’t try and elude the law off road. Park City businessman Bill White recently worked with his local PD to develop a special police edition Ford Raptor. The truck isn’t likely to pursue […]July 22, 2015PickupsThat’s a drag: How Ford moves air around F-150 to get fuel gains“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Unless he’s helping you make aerodynamic gains. The 2015 Ford F-150, the flagship’s most aerodynamically efficient F-150 ever, borrowed air curtain technology from the Mustang to help air to flow through a vent underneath the headlamps and out around the wheel, reducing wind drag. “With the new F-150, […]July 15, 2015PickupsFIRST LOOK: GMC’s 2016 SierraGeneral Motors Co. on Wednesday gave a brief glimpse of its refreshed 2016 GMC Sierra pickup. For next model year, GMC will feature LED “C-shaped” signature daytime running lights and LED headlights; a new front fascia and grilles for each trim level; new LED fog lamps; new bumpers; and new “C-shaped” LED taillights. The company announced earlier Sierra would […]July 15, 2015PickupsChevy truck sales climbing as Silverado redesign launch nearsLess than five months from a redesign of its flagship Silverado pickup, Chevy is seeing a sales resurgence. Chevrolet pickup sales have jumped 32 percent this year and significant updates are on deck for the 2016 Silverado 1500 full-size pickup. “New front end designs with bold horizontal elements, sculpted hoods and dramatic lighting reflect the strength […]July 13, 2015PickupsRam gives Uconnect system an upgrade for 2016A new technology package slated for 2016 Ram models will allow drivers to remain connected while keeping their eyes focused squarely on the road. Each vehicle comes equipped with a Uconnect system, which can provide drivers with a range of available communication, navigation and entertainment features or connected services. But for 2016, Uconnect is introducing […]June 28, 2015PickupsMore snowplows upfits added available for new F-150sWestern Products has added a 7′ 6″ HTS snowplow and 7′ 4″ Suburbanite snowplow to its officially approved applications for 2015 Ford F-150 trucks. “Broadening the range of our snowplows’ compatibility is an important part of keeping our customers happy,” says Doug Clark, product manager at Western Products. “We’re excited to give both personal and professional snowplow operators […]June 28, 2015PickupsFord announces changes, features to 2016 F-150 lineup[imagebrowser id=384] Ford’s all new 2015 F-150 is still burning through dealership lots, but engineers have already buttoned up plans for the company’s 2016 models. America’s best-selling truck for 38 years will add Pro Trailer Backup Assist next model year along with SYNC 3 – Ford’s newest communications and entertainment system – and Special Edition Packages for XLT […]June 24, 2015PickupsNext Super Duty will have up to 7 camerasFord says its next model year Super Duty will offer the company’s most advanced camera technology, helping with lane-keeping assistance and enabling customers to see more angles around a truck and trailer than ever before. The next Super Duty will feature up to seven cameras and all-new digital architecture. The 2016 F-150 has up to five […]June 24, 2015PickupsGMC pickups: There’s an app for thatGMC is adding Apple CarPlay capability to the 2016 Canyon and Sierra, which will let users select iPhone apps through the touchscreen interface of GMC’s IntelliLink system. Additionally, many features can be controlled via voice commands through a button on the steering wheel. “Like other GMC features, from OnStar 4G LTE connectivity and active safety features, it’s technology […]June 23, 2015PickupsRam boosting torque, towing in 2016 HDs[imagebrowser id=383] Ram has pushed its already segment leading Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups to heights never seen before. The company announced Monday that 2016 3500 models outfitted with Cummins’ 6.7-liter engine will see a rating of an industry-first 900 foot pounds of torque, an additional 35 foot pounds. Ram continues to break records in […]June 22, 2015Previous PagePage 15 of 37Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaThe 45,240-pound tracked carrier and its trailer can haul up to 150 tons over snow and ice on multi-day journeys.Compact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
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