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.Technology5G cell phone roll-out put on holdAt the urging of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Congress and the aviation industry, both Verizon and AT&T have committed to delaying deployment of 5G broadband by an additional two weeks and at reduced power.January 12, 2022Class 7-8OEMs still struggling to build trucks as supply chain woes play onConstrained by limited supplies, truck manufacturers continue to struggle to keep pace with new orders as the need for trucks remains high.January 12, 2022Medium 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, 2020Page 1 of 138Next PageTop StoriesPickup TrucksMighty Ford Maverick impresses with capability and comfortFord's re-entry into the compact pickup segment with the 2022 Maverick is a welcomed change for those looking for the versatility of a pickup without the killer price.Alternative powerAlt fuel ACT Expo rolls out the red carpet for fleetsAlternative powerRivian CEO: Chip shortage won't compare to battery shortagePickup TrucksPrices for popular Ford Maverick pickup soar as chip shortage plays onPickup TrucksChevy launches first pursuit-rated Silverado
