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].PickupsRam recalling 45K trucksChrysler Group says it will recall 45,961 Ram 1500 4×4 trucks over concerns the vehicle’s electronic stability control systems may not turn on when the vehicles start. Trucks involved in the recall were built between June 26, 2012, and Feb. 5, 2013. Chrysler says a software glitch might disable the electronic stability control system when the […]July 18, 2013PickupsMichelin issues recall on some light truck tiresMichelin North America says it plans a voluntary safety recall of approximately 100,000 light truck tires over concerns they could have partial or full sidewall perforations that may cause them to lose air pressure. The recall involves certain sizes of the Michelin LTX M/S2, Michelin X Radial LT2 and Michelin Latitude Tour tires sold primarily […]July 17, 2013PickupsaFe Power releases air intake for Ford 6.7 literaFe Power has released its Momentum HD Air Intake System for the 2011-13 Ford V8-6.7L diesel engine. The Momentum HD intake system outflows the factory intake by 30 percent and produces 19 additional horsepower and 60lbs. x ft. torque, according to aFe Power. The intake system utilizes a one-piece sealed housing with a built-in sight window, […]July 15, 2013PickupsRam introducing new truck enginesRam Truck says it plans to introduce a new gasoline V8 engine and several new transmissions next model year. Chrysler Group’s truck division said a new 6.4-liter Hemi V8 will debut for the 2014 model year, adding that two versions of the engine will be produced – one for Ram HD pickups and another for […]July 1, 2013PickupsWestport strikes deal with Clean Energy, bolsters Ford footholdWestport Innovations said Friday it has acquired BAF Technologies and ServoTech Engineering, Inc. from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. for $25 million in Westport stock. The move secures Westport’s position as Ford’s largest partner under the Qualified Vehicle Modifier program with more than 10 products and approximately 150 Ford authorized dealerships, and increases Westport’s product range with the Ford line to include transit, cargo shuttle […]June 28, 2013PickupsAGA, ANGA unveil 6 new bi-fuel prototypesHoping to inch closer toward finding a spot in American driveways, the American Gas Association and America’s Natural Gas Alliance unveiled six bi-fuel vehicles Tuesday. The vehicles, which run on either gasoline or compressed natural gas, were all model year 2012 and included a Hyundai Sonata, Ford Mustang GT, Honda CR-V, BMW X3, GMC Acadia Denali and a […]June 25, 2013PickupsOregon sheriff adds propane to fleetThe Polk County Sheriff’s Office says will add 10 propane autogas patrol vehicles to its fleet, including seven Ford Crown Victorias, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup. The move is expected to save the department more than $20,000 annually in fuel costs. The law enforcement fleet began switching to autogas in March through […]June 4, 2013PickupsThomas Built Buses honors top dealerThomas Built Buses recently recognized its top dealers of 2012 at its annual dealer meeting in Orlando, Fla. Thomas Built president and CEO Kelley Platt presented the 2012 Dealer of the Year award to Tim Bearchell, general manager of The Bus Centre in Acheson, Alberta Canada, a full service dealer, offering sales, parts and vehicle […]May 17, 2013PickupsROUSH, Blue Bird, Rush team up for propane ride and driveRush Bus Centers in Texas are teaming up with Bluebird and ROUSH CleanTech next week for a Propane Autogas Meeting. Officials from each company will be onsite to provide information on converting fleets to propane and Blue Bird will also introduce its next generation propane Vision and Mico Bird buses. The latest propane technologies will be […]May 3, 2013PickupsNewport Coachworks producing new FREEDOM 40’ BusNewport Coachworks Inc., has completed tooling and will start production on its new FREEDOM 40-foot bus. The bus is built using the M2 Freightliner platform, incorporating many technological improvements including certain key components being made out of lighter, stronger material. “Tooling for each vehicle line that our Company produces is a challenging process because we […]April 29, 2013Previous PagePage 35 of 37Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tThe 103.5-horsepower CTL packs unique traction, cooling and control features to handle tough conditions. Get an inside look here.Pickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesCompact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
