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].PickupsFord publishes 2015 pickup towing guideIn support of its 2015 line of pickups, Ford this week released its 2015 model year pickup RV and trailer towing guide. The 32 page booklet includes horsepower and torque ratings for available engines, as well as payload capacity, and conventional, fifth wheel and gooseneck tow ratings. You can download a copy here.October 23, 2014PickupsChevy introduces Colorado conceptChevrolet’s 2015 Colorado is just now arriving at dealers nationwide, but GM engineers and still tinkering with ideas. This week at the State Fair of Texas, Chevrolet introduced its Colorado Sport concept, which the company says demonstrates the lifestyle-oriented versatility of Chevy’s all-new midsize pickup. “It’s not just mountain bikes, but just about any passion you can name, […]October 5, 2014PickupsConfirmed: Nissan will debut diesel Titan at Detroit Auto ShowNissan will debut its diesel-powered Titan pickup at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January the company confirmed to Hard Working Trucks. Last summer Nissan announced its plans to drop a 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine in its next generation Titan. The engine is expected to make between 310-325hp and more than 570 lbs.-ft. torque, with 30- […]October 1, 2014PickupsSales of Ram, Chevy trucks boomingRam truck recorded its best ever September sales, the company announced Wednesday. Sales of the Ram pickup were up 30 percent in September, its 53rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 21 percent in September while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 49 percent. In all, Ram sold 36,612 trucks last […]October 1, 2014PickupsRam upping production of EcoDiesel trucksWhen the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel opened for orders earlier this year, Ram Truck received more than 8,000 requests within three days. Things have barely slowed down from there, prompting Ram to increase the diesel powertrain mix to 20 percent of the total Ram 1500 production volume — double initial expectations. “Innovation sometimes comes with risk, but […]September 30, 2014PickupsGM unveils high-strength steel concept SilveradoWhile Ford is busy touting the benefits of light-weight aluminum in its 2015 F-150, General Motors – namely Chevrolet – is going in the opposite direction. The Chevrolet Silverado Toughnology concept was revealed this week at the State Fair of Texas, and is bound for SEMA in early November. The truck’s unique paint mimics the […]September 30, 2014PickupsFord letting consumers test new F-150 next monthThis month, the first of 10,000 dealer sales consultants began test driving Ford’s 2015 F-150 in 26 cities nationwide. These early drives are meant to help sales professionals understand the truck’s strengths from the best perspective – the driver’s seat. But they’re not the only ones getting in on the fun. Consumers also can test […]September 30, 2014PickupsGulf States Toyota Unveil Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road EditionThe State Fair of Texas is underway, and that means the flood gates of cool truck news are about to open. Gulf States Toyota kicked off the festivities Thursday, unveiling its new 2015 Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition. The new 2015 Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition (available exclusively in Silver) features […]September 25, 2014PickupsChevy shows Texas pride with special edition SilveradoChevrolet has already yanked the curtain back on a pretty awesome looking special edition; its 2015 Rally Edition Silverado. But with football season barely underway, Chevy is giving a nod to the flagship school in one of the country’s largest market for pickups. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 UT Edition is a Texas Longhorn fan’s dream. […]September 23, 2014PickupsChevy makes its Colorado ‘family friendly’The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab is helping parents keep their small children in their safety seats by combining the midsize pickup’s removable head rest with a rear passenger side seat cushion to better accommodate today’s larger child restraints and booster seats. Often, especially in pickups, parents abandon booster seats due to space limitations, […]September 22, 2014Previous PagePage 22 of 37Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedThe new Super Duty models come in a multitude of configurations, including optional diesel engine, short bed, dual rear wheels, among others.Pickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeBackhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
