Jason Cannon (TPS)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].IndicatorsRyder ups commitment to natural gas within fleetRyder System Inc., has tapped Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to open a liquified natural gas (LNG) station in Georgetown, Ky., to support the company’s fleet of trucks that provide services for Toyota’s largest North American…November 21, 2017Growth strategiesTechnology’s future in trucking: How connectivity will change the face of vehicle maintenanceConnectivity will be a key component in how a truck tells the world where it’s going and will play a role in shifting the parts and maintenance networks.November 20, 2017Sales coaching/trainingTesla debuts on-highway tractor, sets production for 2019With a style more fitting of Star Wars than Smokey and the Bandit, Tesla’s electric semi made its twice-delayed debut Thursday in Hawthorne, Calif., the home Tesla Motors’ design center and company founder Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket factory. Promising a…November 17, 2017Growth strategiesFleetNet recognizes top vendors, service providersFleetNet America recognized 3 vendor partners as the Supplier of the Year, Most Innovative Supplier, and Best On-Time Supplier. Check out those vendors here!November 2, 2017Sales coaching/trainingFederal appeals court pauses upcoming trailer regulationsA federal appeals court on Friday paused implementing portions of tightened greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards that were set to take effect in January for trailers. The Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) last month…October 30, 2017IndicatorsFuso showcases Class 8 electric concept truckWhile parts of the trucking world wait for the twice-delayed debut of Tesla’s electric truck, Fuso on Wednesday beat them to the punch. A division of Daimler Trucks, Fuso unveiled its Vision ONE Class 8…October 27, 2017Sales coaching/trainingTrailer group pushes to pause upcoming Phase 2 trailer regsThe Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) last week requested the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals in D.C. suspend planned enforcement of EPA Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 (GHG2) with regard to trailers, citing the EPA’s prior…October 2, 2017IndicatorsNext-generation Jake Brake in developmentThe next generation of the so-called Jake Brake, built by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, will likely come to market in 2019, the company announced Wednesday at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta. The…September 29, 2017Growth strategiesLong-haul tire from GoodyearGoodyear did not hesitate to unveil its newest long haul tire at the North American Commercial Vehicle show. Get the details on the Goodyear tire here on TP&S!September 29, 2017Growth strategiesSAF-Holland debuts new suspension, retrofittable fifth wheel lighting systemSAF-Holland shows off its new large-capacity 20K Neway LSZ Auxiliary Steerable Lift Axle Suspension at the NACV 2017. Get more details on the product here!September 28, 2017Previous PagePage 13 of 148Next PageTop StoriesTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsTruck trailers and truck components among 407 products exposed to 50% steel and aluminum tariffs as of Monday.Outlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateEquipmentInternational recalls more than 25K units, Ford more than 100KOutlook and BenchmarkingTrump delays China tariff but implements othersFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
