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 jasoncannon@randallreilly.com.Medium Dutylsuzu announces new cabover and Cummins dieselCummins 6.7-liter diesel will be finding a new home in Isuzu trucks including their new Class 7 caboverFebruary 15, 2021Alternative powerDaimler electric trucks getting new Detroit ePowertrainWith serial production of its electric eCascadia and eM2 set for next year, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced Monday the forthcoming battery electric vehicles would be powered by a proprietary Detroit ePowertrain. The company expects to invest upwards of $20 million in its Detroit, Michigan, manufacturing facility, which will serve as the source of Detroit ePowertrain components in North […]February 10, 2021VansGM rolls out first-to-last-mile battery-electric businessGeneral Motors on Tuesday threw its hat further into the electrified trucking ring with the debut of a full ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services. Dubbed BrightDrop, the new business is structured as a one-stop-shop solution that lowers costs, maximizes productivity, improves employee safety and freight security, and supports overall sustainability efforts, while […]January 13, 2021ProductsGoodyear launches multifaceted Fleet CentralThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently announced the launch of Fleet Central – an interactive portal that allows fleets to purchase tires, activate service and gain insight into their tire program, all from the same place. Within Fleet Central, carriers can view and take action on all aspects of its tire program via an easy-to-use real […]December 30, 2020Utility TrucksFord adds standard PTO on new F-600New for the 2021 model year Ford is adding power takeoff (PTO) provisions for its F-600 truck on both gasoline and diesel powertrains. The F-600 features a Ford TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission, which comes with a 10-bolt design live PTO provision standard on both the 7.3-liter V8 class-exclusive gasoline and 6.7-liter V8 diesel powertrains. The PTO […]December 18, 2020Alternative powerNikola, GM ink deal for fuel cell trucksNikola Corporation announced Monday the signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Motors (GM), calling for the Detroit auto giant to provide fuel cell technology for Nikola’s commercial trucks. Under the terms of the MOU, Nikola and GM will jointly work on the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell technology into Nikola’s Class 7 […]December 2, 2020VocationalTest drive: Western Star’s all-new 49XConstructed from aerospace-grade aluminum and enhanced with steel reinforcements, the cab – the largest in its segment, offering 10%-13% more space than competitors and 8% lighter.November 18, 2020VocationalInternational updating its severe-duty HX Series truck lineupThe new 120-inch-BBC HX Series features a redesigned and more rugged high-strength steel cab that includes a three-piece crack-resistant hood engineered for front-forward visibility.November 18, 2020VocationalMack unveils more fuel efficient engineA new version of Mack‘s 13-liter M 8HE engine unveiled Monday comes with a fuel efficiency improvement by up to 3% compared to the current MP8HE. The next generation Mack MP8HE engine will continue to be offered in 415 and 445 horsepower ratings with 1,760 and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque, respectively. The next generation Mack MP8HE […]October 28, 2020TrucksHino unveils electric trucks and fuel cell tractor built with ToyotaHino on Monday became the latest trucking OEM to toss its hat into the electrified ring, leaping into a crowded green trucking field that already includes the likes of Freightliner, Volvo, and Paccar, among others. Project Z, Hino’s development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks, leans on partnerships with technology leaders […]October 7, 2020Page 1 of 138Next PageTop StoriesPickup TrucksBig drop in range while towing with electric Rivian pickupSure, electric pickups are powerful when their batteries are fully charged. What happens when they're pushed during max towing? Rivian lets us know.Pickup TrucksSelf-driving Ford F-150 lowers driver stressBattery electricElectric Silverado will be available as fleet modelUtility TrucksBattery-powered utility truck set to be nation's firstPickup TrucksChip shortage leads to production halt for GM midsize trucks
