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].Indicators2015 Successful Dealer Award finalist: Doggett FreightlinerConverse, Texas-based Doggett Freightliner of South Texas may only have two rooftops in its network, but the company hustles to make the most of its impact. The company has hired a dedicated salesperson to maximize the…August 18, 2015Indicators2015 Successful Dealer Award finalist: Freightliner of St. CloudFreightliner of St. Cloud, founded in 1963, is the largest supplier to the transportation industry in Central Minnesota and the oldest continually-owned truck dealer in the area. Serving the community for 50-plus years also means means…August 16, 2015CommentaryHow will GHG Phase II hit the aftermarket?I’m all for conservation. I live in Alabama, and the county where I live is a one of the top destinations for hunters in the Southeast. This past deer season, I ran into Brett Favre…July 28, 2015HomeSurplus-Solutions.com upgrades websiteSurplus-Solutions.com, an online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of surplus parts, has launched a new version of its website on the Word Press platform. Tom Brown, Surplus-Solutions.com COO, said the change was made to remain competitive, as…July 28, 2015HomeEPA Phase 2 could spell trouble for glider kit industryRoughly 10,000 glider kits are sold annually, and failing to offer an exemption for glider kits removes any incentive to purchase or manufacture them.July 16, 2015IndicatorsEPA files suit against NavistarThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed suit against Navistar International Corp. Wednesday over claims the truck maker violated the Clean Air Act. In the lawsuit, the EPA claims Navistar installed more than 7,700 engines built in…July 16, 2015IndicatorsWithout amendment, Phase 2 mandates could kill glider kit industryA recent amendment introduced to Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Phase 2 environmental standards for heavy trucks and trailers would exempt glider kits from the proposed regulations. Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) says since glider kits are…July 10, 2015HomeArea Diesel Service honored by BorgWarnerArea Diesel Service, Inc. has been named a BorgWarner Franchise Distributor for turbocharger products in the North American aftermarket. While BorgWarner created and presented the plaque this year, it actually commemorates Area Diesel for earning…July 9, 2015CommentaryAre you ready for PC-11?A new heavy-duty diesel engine oil standard is scheduled to be unleashed on the trucking industry at the end of next year. For as long as there have been automobiles there have been lubricants for them,…July 5, 2015HomeMinimizer live streaming ChampTruck Charlotte raceChampTruck fans will have a chance to see semi trucks race around one of the country’s most famous tracks, and won’t even have to be there in person to watch it. Minimizer says it will live stream…July 2, 2015Previous PagePage 24 of 148Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysThere's not a lot of good news in an economic forecast these days, but ACT's Kenny Vieth finds some to share at MEMA's Commercial Vehicle Outlook conference.TrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsOutlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateEquipmentInternational recalls more than 25K units, Ford more than 100KFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
