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 may debut aluminum F-150 next monthAccording to those familiar with the company’s plans, Ford is expected to debut an aluminum-construction F-Series at next month’s Detroit auto show. Yes, you read that right. The most popular and successful truck in the history of the world appears to be shedding weight (and steel) in favor of aluminum, and it could be on display as […]December 26, 2013PickupsFord Raptor honors Navy SEALs, elite militaryThere may be no better way to honor a collection of elite military personnel that with a tricked out pickup truck. Operation Raptor, a 2013 black Ford Raptor SuperCrew designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Navy SEALs, was conceived in 2005 by Randy Hayes and Nix White, SEAL (retired) to raise awareness for the ongoing needs […]December 19, 2013PickupsChevy Silverado named top fleet truckThe 2014 Silverado 1500 has been named Automotive and Business Fleet magazines’ 2013 Fleet Truck of the Year, an award determined by qualified fleet managers reflecting all industry segments and fleet sizes. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – revamped from bumper-to-bumper for 2014 – received the most votes among 36 trucks evaluated in this year’s competition. The Silverado 1500 […]December 14, 2013PickupsDecked launches truck bed storage productDecked, manufacturers of a new full-sized pickup truck bed storage system, announced Thursday the official launch of their full line of products and accessories which are now available for order on their website,www.decked.com, and from select dealers across the country. Decked is a storage system that attaches to the tie-downs in a full-sized pickup truck without […]December 13, 2013PickupsHonda will debut revamped Ridgeline by 2016A once languishing mid-size pickup market is getting yet another refreshed player at the table. Honda announced Wednesday it will bring an all new Ridgeline pickup truck to market in less than two years, and that production of the current generation and Alabama-built Ridgeline will conclude in mid-2014. The announcement suggests the Ridgeline will skip next […]December 12, 2013PickupsAltech-Eco has new bi-fuel conversion for Ford F-150Altech-Eco Corp., a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier, is offering EPA approved conversion systems to be installed on the 2014 CNG F-150 pickup trucks delivered from Ford’s production plant in Kansas City. The 2014 CNG F-150 is the only light duty pickup truck currently offered with the ability to run on compressed natural gas. The Altech-Eco […]December 7, 2013PickupsNew air intake for F-150 EcoboostaFe Power has released a Stage-2 air intake system for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 Ecoboost V6-3.5L. The company says its Stage-2 air Intake system produces 25 horsepower and 30 pounds torque. The system uses a 5 and 1/2 inch washable/reusable air filter which connects to a 16-gauge heat shield that mounts quickly to the factory […]December 6, 2013PickupsAlliance AutoGas gets EPA okay for F-Series propane conversionAlliance AutoGas says it has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications covering select 2012 and 2013 F-Series models. Among the trucks covered are the 5.0L Ford F-150 2WD and 4WD; 6.2L Ford F250 Pickup 2WD and 4WD; 6.2L Ford F250 Bed Delete 2WD and 4WD, 2013 and 2012 model years; 6.2L Ford F350 Pickup 2WD and […]December 3, 2013PickupsFord begins production of CNG F-150Ford’s quest to become the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup is officially underway, as the company began production of the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas this week. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter V6 engine is available with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes hardened valves, […]November 22, 2013PickupsChevy unveils 2015 ColoradoChevrolet put the Toyota Tacoma squarely in its crosshairs Wednesday with the unveiling of the 2015 Chevy Colorado. The Colorado will be available in extended cab body style and six-foot bed, or a crew cab with a five or six foot bed configurations. Two and four-wheel-drive models will be offered across three trim levels (WT, […]November 20, 2013Previous PagePage 30 of 37Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
