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].IndicatorsNACFE fuel economy run surpasses 8 MPGTen fleets taking part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) Run on Less Regional freight efficiency demonstration averaged 8.3 miles per gallon for the three-week event — a more than 30 percent…October 28, 2019IndicatorsMack introduces extended chassis fairing, talks 2020 salesMack Trucks announced this week at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego a new option for Anthem models – an extended chassis fairing. Integrated with the truck’s existing fairings, Mack’s…October 8, 2019IndicatorsVolvo, Mack partner with Geotab for ELD integrationVolvo and Mack Trucks announced a partnership with Geotab at the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego on Sunday to provide an integrated electronic logging device (ELD) for Volvo- and Mack-powered…October 7, 2019Service and repairGamification of training addresses need for techniciansTrucking has a talent problem, but it’s not one unique to the highway. It’s not even unique to certain segments of this industry. Some fleets can’t find and keep drivers. Some carriers can’t find and…October 7, 2019IndicatorsVolvo targets growth in the U.S. marketVolvo Trucks is setting its sights on market share growth in the U.S., a market President Roger Alm calls Volvo’s “second home market.” Through its 2,100 dealers and service points in more than 130 counties,…September 13, 2019Service and repairIt’s time to prepare for colder tempsLeaves have started to turn in many parts of the country and it won’t be long before the crisp autumn air gives way to Old Man Winter. Seasonal changes bring with them changes in driving…September 11, 2019IndicatorsNavistar unveils strategy to be “premier solutions provider”The company’s Vision 2025 goal is to “to become the premier solutions provider and OEM of choice for trucking customers across North America.” Details here.August 7, 2019IndicatorsNACFE report shows strategy key to maximizing idle-reduction technologiesThe North American Council for Freight Efficiency published its first report on idle-reducing solutions and the value they bring to the fleet level.July 31, 2019IndicatorsTEC Equipment restoring 1943 Mack firetruckThe ’43 Mack is mostly used by the Portland FD for parades and special occasions which adds priority to finishing the restoration process. More details on TPS.July 9, 2019MaintenanceTrailers need TLC, tooTo ensure safety and proper working function, it is important to perform regular checks on the most neglected areas of a trailer and its tires.July 8, 2019Previous PagePage 5 of 148Next PageTop StoriesGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3As our newest recurring series, Mapping the Market will leverage active carrier and owner-operator data from our sister brand RigDig to show how the American truck fleet is evolving on a quarterly basis.Technician trainingTMC earns exemption to improve brake system maintenance practicesMergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro mergingTechnician trainingKeeping current on training builds efficiency, valueOutlook and BenchmarkingVIPAR Heavy Duty leaders tout resiliency, ingenuity for 2025 success
