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].IndicatorsMack, Volvo temporarily shutter operations due to CoronavirusMack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America confirmed Friday they will be the latest to join a growing list of truck and auto manufacturers to shutter assembly operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Mary…March 20, 2020IndicatorsVolkswagen’s Traton still pursuing Navistar buyoutThe spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has caused widespread disruption and blown trillions of dollars out of the global economy, but it’s done nothing to quell Volkswagen’s bid to purchase Lisle, Ill.-based truck maker Navistar….March 18, 2020IndicatorsCummins debuts EPA 2021-compliant enginesCummins debuted the company’s EPA 2021-compliant medium duty B6.7 and L9 engines at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Tuesday. As part of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Phase 2, medium- and heavy-duty engine manufacturers are required…March 4, 2020IndicatorsDTNA reshaping business into segment-specific structureDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) told its dealer network last week that it plans to reshape into a segment-specific structure the product strategy, and sales and marketing teams for Freightliner and Western Star. Under the…March 2, 2020IndicatorsMack announces certain Anthem models to get active steering system, achieve EPA SmartWay certificationMack Trucks announced Tuesday at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta the coming availability of an optional electrically assisted hydraulic steering system for its on-highway Anthem model. Mack Command Steer adds an…February 26, 2020Growth strategiesTMC bestows Silver Spark Plug awardsAmerican Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) honored four professionals Monday at its annual meeting in Atlanta with the organization’s top honor — the Silver Spark Plug. The Silver Spark Plug is given to…February 25, 2020Growth strategiesMichelin rolling out Mechanical Care programSunday at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Michelin announced the debut of its Mechanical Care program. Part of the company’s Digital Services Platform, Michelin Mechanical Care facilitates the outsourcing of scheduled…February 24, 2020Growth strategiesWABCO debuts connected trailer platform at TMCWABCO introduced its new connected and intelligent trailer platform Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council Meeting (TMC) in Atlanta. Collin Shaw, WABCO North America director of business development and marketing, said 80 percent of…February 23, 2020Growth strategiesDana reveals updates to Spicer SPL driveshaftsDana Incorporated announced Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta enhancements to its Spicer SPL Series driveshafts. The medium-duty SPL Series get a maximum torque rating increase of up to…February 23, 2020Service and repairProper wheel end play the difference in bearing life, loose wheelsSetting endplay in a traditional manually adjusted wheel end depends on component quality and technician skill. Pre-adjusted wheel ends can offer more predictable consistency.February 19, 2020Previous PagePage 3 of 148Next PageTop StoriesService and repairHow Navistar's 'Digital Dealer' could revolutionize service operationsDuring its recent 2024 Service Solutions Expo, Navistar’s leadership shared its progress toward delivering a best-in-class experience focused on consistency and increased uptime for customers across its expansive North American dealer network.InsuranceClear communication essential when working with insurersOutlook and BenchmarkingGlobal shipping disruptions likely to continueOutlook and BenchmarkingKarl Rove looks into past for insights on 2024 election cycleFeatured SponsorMaster Tech Recruitment and Retention