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].HomeThe changing face of tech candidatesA bright spot in the technician shortage is that more and more job seekers are realizing that becoming a diesel technician offers a stable career with good pay. No longer are admission offices filled only with…October 20, 2014HomeTrade schools struggle to keep up with demandWith the technician shortage making competition for graduates fierce, educators are left struggling to fill the need. “If I had twice as many graduates, I have no doubt that I can put them all to…October 20, 2014HomeHow would you categorize the state of your business 10 months into 2014?October 14, 2014New product releasesKarmak sets goals to expand Fusion platformThe books haven’t yet closed on 2014 but Karmak, a provider of business management solutions for the commercial transportation industry, is already looking forward to 2015. At the company’s annual Leadership & Technology conference, held this week…October 8, 2014HomeTMC tech discussion looks at tire wearEighty percent of all tire related issues stem from air pressure Windel Brumfield, national account manager for Tire Centers, Inc., told a technician panel at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations…September 24, 2014MaintenanceLean operations bring customers valueLean operations solve problems that deliver value to their customers according to Rajan Kamath, president of Artesiaa Consulting. Kamath – leading a discussion at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations Fall…September 23, 2014HomeTMC task force seeks RP to calculate ROI on aero devicesTelevision has told us you can save 15 percent on your car insurance in 15 minutes. Fritz Marinko, vice president of special accounts for ATDynamics, says you can calculate the return on investment (ROI) on…September 22, 2014HomeUpdate to TMC RP looks at driver’s impact on fuel economyA Recommended Practice (RP) update under consideration by the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations is looking at the driver’s impact on fuel economy. Task force chairman Gary Strausbaugh, vice president of…September 22, 2014CommentaryPredicting the changing truck marketThe trucking landscape is changing. I know what you’re thinking; “Again?!” Change is constant, but in an industry like trucking — one that is regulated in practically every capacity — change is inevitable. In 2013, 2.7…September 19, 2014HomeConMet names new aftermarket sales directorConsolidated Metco (ConMet) has named Matt Wasem its director of aftermarket sales, responsible for increasing sales, improving the capabilities of ConMet’s distribution network and driving improved customer satisfaction and performance. Wasem has more than 30 years experience in…September 18, 2014Previous PagePage 33 of 148Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupThriving in a large geographic footprint isn’t easy, but that’s where great character traits come in. Dobbs Truck Group is a national dealer group with a localized message.Outlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsOutlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
