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].HomeRush Tech Rodeo finalists announcedTwenty Rush Truck Center technicians advanced to the Rush Tech Rodeo medium- and heavy-duty finals Tuesday.December 17, 2013CommentaryNot these guys’ first rodeoThe 2013 Rush Truck Center Tech Rodeo stormed into San Antonio this week where a battle for bragging rights, cash, trophies, belt buckles, pay raises and prizes took place over three days. Mike Besson, Rush’s…December 16, 2013HomeGabriel appoints new GMCurt Huston has been appointed General Manager at Gabriel.December 16, 2013New product releasesContinental rolls out new retread tireThe company announced Monday a new retread product just incase you were looking for some heavy-duty stocking stuffers.December 16, 2013ComponentsNew Freightliner compressors from SunairSunair has released two new compressors for Freightliner trucks.December 16, 2013Sales coaching/trainingRush Tech Rodeo transmission challenge held MondayKevin Chupik, who is representing his dealership in the Rush Tech Rodeo in San Antonio this week, was given 45 minutes to assemble a transmission main shaft and shift cover.December 16, 2013CommentaryLooking back on 2013It’s been an interesting 2013 in trucking, and I’ve enjoyed putting headlines in your email inbox every weekday.December 15, 2013HomeMeritor signs disc brake deal with ScaniaMeritor will supply its ELSA225H air disc brakes to Scania beginning next year.December 14, 2013HomeContinental to invest in truck tire productionContinental said Wednesday the company plans to expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in the Czech Republic with a total investment of $227 million over the next five years that will ultimately double the…December 12, 2013New product releasesNew grinding wheel productsA line of Type 27 cotton-fiber abrasive grinding and blending wheels that provide smooth controlled grinding action, run cool, and are non-loading on aluminum are now available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.December 11, 2013Previous PagePage 52 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
