Jason CannonJason 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].BusinessChevy releases Custom Sport special edition Silverado for 2015 (PHOTOS)Chevrolet has released a Custom Sport special edition Silverado for the 2015 model year, paying homage to one of its most iconic pickups. “The Custom Sport special edition was inspired by Chevy Custom Sport Trucks of the late 1960s,” says Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director. “Those CST models added a touch of elegance to […]January 9, 2015Design-BuildPickups among best selling vehicles over $50,000Ford’s F-Series pickup is the best selling vehicle in the U.S., but it also holds a unique distinction generally reserved by the likes of Lexus, Land Rover or Mercedes – the best selling vehicle over $50,000.December 23, 2014Design-BuildMichelin Tweel tire for Deere mowers only the beginningJohn Deere & Michelin have formed a partnership to feature Michelin's Tweel tires on some John Deere lawn mower models. Click here to read the story.December 11, 2014BusinessFord Recalling F-150 Over Brake Light, Seat ProblemsFord has issued two recalls for its F-150 over issues with brake lights and seats. The first affects 950 2014 F-150s in North America and deals with an issue with the brake pedal position switch. If this switch is incorrectly adjusted it could result in a delay in the brake lights lighting up or not lighting up at all when the brake pedal is depressed.November 25, 2014BusinessNissan Engineers Test LEAF Technology in Frontier PickupA Team building exercise at Nissan’s Technical Center in Stanfield, Ariz. produced another spin on the company’s hybrid technology capabilities.September 24, 2014BusinessOne-of-a-Kind Ford Raptor Helps Raise $250,000 for Disabled VetsA custom one-of-a-kind Ford Raptor recently helped raise more than a quarter of a million dollars for veterans with disabilities. The Patriot, a 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor built by West Coast Customs, was auctioned at the Mecum Dallas Auction on Sept 6, 2014 for $250,000 with proceeds going to The MobilityWorks Foundation Cars for Troops initiative. The organization helps deserving veterans afford wheelchair-accessible vehicles and other adaptive driving devices.September 11, 2014Design-Build7 Ways to Determine if Your Fleet is RecalledGeneral Motors continues to face tough questions in regard to its handling of an ignition switch defect dating back more than a decade, and the whole event has caused many to wonder if their own vehicles may suffer from serious safety issues.September 10, 2014BusinessPickup Tailgate Thefts on the RiseA trend in pickup thefts is on the rise at an alarming rate, and it might not be a trend that you would expect. A recent nationwide tally of tailgate theft insurance claims rose 18 percent from 2011 to 2012, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the number of thefts has grown every year since 2008.August 19, 2014BusinessU.S.-Made COE OEM Enters MarketNew components, parts and pieces enter the market practically every week, but it’s not often a new OEM jumps into the fray. Enter Gary Jones and his start-up, Rainier Truck & Chassis.July 30, 2014BusinessToyota, Nissan Get Two On ‘Most Fuel Efficient Trucks’ ListThe 2014 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Titan have been named among Edmunds.com’s “Top 9 Most Fuel Efficient Trucks for 2014.” The Frontier tied for second with 21 mpg combined highway/city fuel economy, while the Titan finished ninth with 15 mpg combined highway/city fuel economy.April 18, 2014Previous PagePage 6 of 7Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentCase CE offers limited-run Metallica-inspired TV450B compact track loaderOnly 25 of the TV450Bs featuring a wrap, decals and badging inspired by Metallica frontman James Hetfield's guitars and tattoos will be available.BusinessTruWinds to host two-day masterclass on commercial salesEquipmentJCB releases limited-edition VetsAid TeleskidHomeWeather it better: Prepare ahead for summer stormsEquipmentCushman Hauler XL UTV gets a long bed for more hauling capacity
