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].Sales coaching/training‘Braking’ news: Devil is in the detailsIt’s easy to view preventive maintenance as a quick adjustment, grease job, and new brake pads, but there’s much more to it.June 28, 2015HomeBrake Jobs: More Than FrictionCheck the lining wear: If it’s time to do a brake job and replace the friction, it’s time to check the cam bushings and shims as well. After removing the wheel and brake drums, disconnect…June 28, 2015HomeGreasing and SealsWhen greasing brakes, it’s important to grease the brake to capacity. Putting in less grease than is needed to fill all interior gaps can lead to condensation forming inside the brake components, which may cause…June 28, 2015HomeCustomer inquiries and expectationsCustomer inquiries drive most trade show conversations, so identifying what prospective trade show attendees will want to see and discuss is an absolute necessity for vendors. Baker says the myriad of questions he’s received from…June 25, 2015HomeDetroit Radiator Corporation takes ‘party’ on the roadDR·COOL is Detroit Radiator Corporation’s award-winning, 18-wheeler truck and trailer/mobile marketing unit.June 22, 2015HomeGALLERY: Meet the Mack Masters championsThe award capped nearly six months of competition which saw the Babine group rise above 262 other teams across Mack’s North American dealership network.June 18, 2015HomeWW Friedline celebrates 50 yearsThe 50th’s anniversary celebration also featured a Trucks For Smiles convoy, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia.June 10, 2015ComponentsNew aftermarket products from Dorman HD[imagebrowser id=108] Dorman HD Solutions has released several new “Formerly Dealer Only Parts” to the aftermarket. Click through the gallery above for more on the products and their descriptions.June 10, 2015HomeHartman Fleet Services acquired by McCarthy Tire ServiceWith the acquisition, McCarthy Tire becomes the sixth largest commercial tire dealer in the U.S.June 9, 2015CommentaryWhen the truck becomes your customerThere’s a very real chance in the not-too-distant-future that the way some of your customers look will change. They will get taller, wider and a lot heavier. E-commerce is an increasingly popular option because…May 21, 2015Previous PagePage 25 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
