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 on pace for best truck sales in 7 yearsFord announced Tuesday that sales of its F-Series are on pace for its highest yearly sales total since 2006. Calendar year-to-date sales of 645,316 trucks have already surpassed full-year 2012 truck sales. Ford says F-Series October sales of 63,803 trucks climbed 13 percent, the sixth-straight month above the 60,000-vehicle mark. The last time Ford sold more […]November 19, 2013PickupsRam issues recall over tie-rod concernsChrysler Group LLC says it will conduct three recalls for approximately 1.2 million Ram trucks. The campaigns target an estimated 453,000 vehicles with steering-system tie rods that may have been misaligned during assembly or steering-system service. Chrysler says it is casting a wide net with the recalls with hopes of identifing vehicles that require repair. […]November 14, 2013PickupsTruck sales continue to be briskTruck sales continue to be healthy as all four U.S. truck makers showing double-digit gains in October. While the Ford F-Series maintained its top spot, Ram posted the largest percentage gain at 18 percent. The F-Series has been America’s top selling truck for 30-plus years and clung tightly to spot in October logging sales of 63,803 – […]November 5, 2013PickupsNavistar selling trailer businessNavistar has sold its horse trailer manufacturing business, Bison Coach, to Thor Industries Inc. for about $16.7 million in cash the companies confirmed Monday. “We are pleased to welcome Bison Coach to the Thor team,” Bob Martin, Thor president and CEO, said in a statement. “The addition of Bison adds depth in a new specialty market […]November 4, 2013PickupsRemington launching fitted, flexible floor matsRemington Industries will introduce its new Michelin EdgeLiner custom floor mat and liner program for trucks and SUVs at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev. “Three out of four consumers told us that fit and size are the most significant factors they consider when purchasing a floor mat,” says Tim Parkes, CEO, […]October 26, 2013PickupsACE Torwel announces improved spreaderACE Torwel, Inc.’s snow and ice management division says it has improved its Economizer gas-over-hydraulic pick-up truck spreaders.  Performance advancements target more efficient, reliable snow and ice control in 1.3, 1.7, 2.5, and 3.0 cubic yard models. ACE Torwel’s improved Economizer gas-over-hydraulic V-box spreaders are lightweight and feature stainless steel or painted 14-gauge steel construction. The spreaders […]October 25, 2013PickupsFord settles class action suit over Navistar engine woesFord Motor Co. has settled a class-action lawsuit over claims that diesel engines in its 2003-07 Super Duty pickups and E-series vans were defective. The 6-liter V-8 engines, which were manufactured by then-Ford-supplier Navistar, have since been discontinued over a laundry list of complaints. The settlement says anyone who purchased or leased any 2003-07 Ford […]October 25, 2013PickupsChrysler, Ram racks up awards in TexasRam’s diesel powered truck continues to make the rounds on the awards circuit. The Ram 1500 diesel pickup was crowned the Truck of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Monday, making the second time Ram has picked up the honor – but the first time for a diesel. The award is a major […]October 15, 2013PickupsNew 10 ton fifth wheel hitchB&W Trailer Hitches introduced its new RVB3500 Companion fifth wheel aftermarket trailer hitch Monday. The new Companion hitch employs B&W’s Turnoverball mounting design that promotes quick, single-point hitch installation. The quiet-riding hitch is designed to handle today’s heavier trailers and pickups with varying truck bed configurations, the company says. [youtube RchD-YXPz3w nolink] “With its 20,000-pound towing […]October 15, 2013PickupsGM rolling out HD bi-fuel for Silverado, SierraGeneral Motors announced at the Green Fleet Conference & Expo it will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks along with dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans next year. “With these new vehicles, General Motors offers the most comprehensive […]October 3, 2013Previous PagePage 31 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. 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