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].HomeKarnes appointed to Eaton VPDave Karnes has been appointed Eaton’s vice president for sales, North American Truck.January 21, 2014Service and repairREPAIR SHOP OF HORRORS: Dip sticksThe video description says the tech grounded a dip stick while the vehicle was running. We’ll go with that, even though it looks like he was tased. Also, isn’t the partially-covered oil drain pit a…January 20, 2014HomeDaimler sets sights on aftermarket customer loyaltyDaimler says the program will allow the company to get closer to customers, and help facilitate a rewarding aftermarket experience overall.January 20, 2014HomeDumb Lube Tech Gets Shocked, FUNNY![youtube w7XDRUzs0RU?autoplay=1 nolink]January 20, 2014ComponentsNew grilles, headlight bezels from Dorman HDDorman Heavy-Duty released several new radiator grilles and headlight bezels to the aftermarket Friday.January 17, 2014CommentaryThe first day of the rest of your lifeEffective this month, heavy-duty engine and truck makers will offer new models that comply with the additional new standards for lower emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and minimum fuel economy levels, as required by EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).January 17, 2014ComponentsCummins Emission Solutions launches EcoFit Urea Tanks & LinesCummins, Inc.Cummins Emission Solutions, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., announced today the launch of its EcoFit Urea Tanks & Lines, providing system integration benefits and convenience to global customers, establishing a full package aftertreatment system with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.January 16, 2014HomeMHC Kenworth implements new repair communication platformThe company says RoadPulse provides online visibility to all stages of approvals and allows customers to receive immediate status updates of repairs, and an automated repair complete notification is sent when the job is finished.January 15, 2014Service and repairREPAIR SHOP OF HORRORS: Here comes SpeedracerDriving straddle of a draining pit is admittedly something I’ve never done, but it’s something I would classify under “that doesn’t look difficult.” Maybe I’m wrong.January 14, 2014Homebad driver drives car into mechanics pit[youtube 3WVk7K6X3dI?autoplay=1 nolink]January 14, 2014Previous PagePage 47 of 148Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
