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PeopleNet, TMW reveal winners of innovation awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At its joint user conference in Nashville, Tenn. this week, PeopleNet and TMW Systems announced the winners of its 2016 Innovator of the Year awards. The awards recognize customers of each company that have best leveraged technology…
Transwestern Truck Centres to hold open house in Calgary
CALGARY, Alta. – Transwestern Truck Centres will hold a pair of open houses Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 to showcase what the Mack Trucks parts dealership has to offer. Selling and finding parts for light-, medium- and heavy-duty Mack trucks,…
How to use data to your advantage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It seems that in trucking, though there are countless fleets big and small across North America, the same ones receive awards and recognition within the industry. So what are these fleets doing to keep their drivers on…
Truck show shines
Lesco event continues to grow and give to a worthy cause
Utility introduces lighter-weight flatbed
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has announced the introduction of a lighter-weight 4000AE flatbed trailer. “Our new 4000AE flatbed delivers the strength and long-term benefits of a durable combo trailer,” said Larry Roland, director of marketing for Utility…
Mack Trucks awarded for video ‘The Horn’
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has been recognized for its film production with four bronze awards for its video ‘The Horn.’ Selected from more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and several countries, the 37th annual Telly Awards honored…
New Brunswick chips in to help solve trucking’s labor shortage
MIRAMICHI, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) will get up to $200,000 from the New Brunswick government to identify ways to address labor shortages in the trucking industry. “The trucking industry is a major employer in our province,…
Total announces CK-4, CJ-4 engine oil line
LASALLE, Que. – Total Canada has announced the launch of its new Rubia Optima heavy-duty engine oils, engineered to the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications. The new Rubia Optima range is designed for heavy-duty engines and complies with the…
Consolidated Fastfrate celebrates 50 years, shifts business strategy
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate on Wednesday kicked off a series of coast-to-coast celebrations of its 50-year history and recognized the contributions of its longest-serving employees. All employees who have served for 20 years or longer will be recognized at…
New truck speed limiter adjusts to local speed limits
CALGARY, Alta. – Magtec Products and SpeedGuage are bringing to market an aftermarket truck speed limiter that adheres to local speed limits. SpeedGuage will serve as a reseller of the SafeSpeed service to the fleet telematics sector, the companies announced.…
CITT elects new Toronto-area executive council
TORONTO, Ont. – Duane Chiasson will once again serve as chairman of the Toronto Area Council of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). He was elected to the position on Aug. 31 at the Council’s general meeting. Vice-chair…
Are you ready for ELDs?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Attention US fleets and those Canadian fleets who operate on American soil: Are you prepared for the ELD mandate? With the US ELD mandate deadline coming in closer than many fleets are prepared for, PeopleNet took the…
Peterbilt Manitoba receives award of excellence
WINNIPEG, Man. – Peterbilt Manitoba’s Winnipeg location was awarded the Peterbilt 2016 Canada Region First Class Service Excellence Award. The award recognizes Peterbilt locations that provide the highest level of service in the company’s network, continuing its effort to provide…
Trucking HR Canada: Women in Trucking
About Trucking HR Canada Trucking HR Canada is an industry leader, spearheading collaboration among the stakeholders in the Canadian trucking industry to: Identify Human Resource issues, trends, opportunities and challenges Support the industry in recruiting and retaining the Human Resources…
PAID: The Rosedale Group
With more than 800 employees and 15 terminals in North America, The Rosedale Group offers one of the most proficient and diverse career environments in the today’s transportation industry. When you join Rosedale Transport Limited, you become part of a…
PAID: Challenger Motor Freight
Our diverse divisions offer our drivers a variety of work and lifestyles. Whether you’re looking for consistent daily runs and nightly home time, being on the road for weeks at a time, or anything in between, we have the right…
PAID: The Erb Group
Work With Us With over 1,200 employees across North America, the Erb Group of Companies is the employer of choice for talented people. We may be a big company, but we have not forgotten where we started, or that our…
PAID: International Truckload Services
“We are committed to Employment Equity and Diversity” Drivers ITS is always on the lookout for qualified company drivers and owner operators. We offer attractive compensation packages and an atmosphere where drivers are treated with the respect they deserve. Personnel…
Pressure Systems expands in face of growing demand
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International has moved to a larger facility to accommodate growing demand for the tire inflation company’s product. Now double the size, the new location allows the company to increase production of its automatic tire…
Driver costs now higher than fuel costs, says ATRI
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) says due to lower fuel prices, the trucking industry’s operational costs declined in 2015. Releasing the findings from the 2016 update to ‘An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, the…

Otto Co-Founder Anthony Levandowski Joins Autonomous Panel at ATA Conference
Anthony Levandowski, the co-founder of Otto, has been confirmed as a panelist at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition next week in Las Vegas.
West Coast Labor, Management to Discuss Contract Extension
The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, whose protracted labor dispute disrupted trucking and port operations early in 2015, have targeted Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 for talks to address a potential contract extension.
Future Megaload Shipments Worry Idaho Tribe
Nez Perce tribal members are calling for standing against future oversize shipments on U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho.
TMW, PeopleNet Combine Capabilities to Build Unified 'Journey Management Application'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - TMW Systems and PeopleNet unveiled their latest steps to unite their capabilities and build a more comprehensive, integrated technology platform for the transportation industry.
Karma: Lost Dog, Trucker Reunited by Good Samaritans
When Tim Riddle set the air brakes on his semitrailer truck at the Pilot Truck Stop recently, his partner was ready to go, literally.
Lower Fuel Costs Reduce Overall Operating Expenses, Report Shows
Trucking operational costs fell 6% per mile last year on a year-over-year basis, helped by a 31% drop in fuel prices that outweighed higher driver pay, insurance and truck payment expenses, a new survey by the American Transportation Research Institute found.
Former GMTA Executive Guy Young Appointed CEO of Kentucky Trucking Association
Guy Young, an official of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association the past 22 years, has been appointed CEO of the Kentucky Trucking Association.
WTO Lowers Forecast for World Trade in 2016 and 2017
World trade will grow more slowly than expected in 2016, expanding by just 1.7%, well below the April forecast of 2.8%, according to the latest forecast by the World Trade Organization.
Consumer Confidence Hits Nine-Year High on Job Optimism
Consumer confidence rose in September to the highest level since before the last recession on optimism about the labor market, according to a report from the New York-based Conference Board on Sept. 27.
Explore Information Services Acquires Transportation Performance
Driver-monitoring company Explore Information Services Inc. has acquired Transportation Performance Inc., a provider of business intelligence to improve fleet driver safety and productivity.
Autonomous October: Two Chances to Ask Questions of the Experts
The buzz around autonomous vehicles grows louder with each passing month, and we're devoting two significant events to this complex subject in October. And in both cases, we're inviting your questions to be put to our experts.

1974 Conversation

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1973 Galaxy Note 7

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1972 Verizon May Cut Off My Data

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1971 The Present Moment

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1970 Self Driving Vehicles

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1969 Self Driving Vehicles Will Be Banned

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1969 Self Driving Vehicles Will Be Banned

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1968 Living In The Present Moment

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1968 Living In The Present Moment

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1967 Are We Living In A Simulation?

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1966 Phone Talk

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1965 Part Two Of A Very Long Podcast

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This is the final 25:10 of probably my longest podcast ever. I pushed my recording software of choice, Adobe Audition 1.5 to its absolute limits.

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Team Jack wins NASCAR's $100,000 humanitarian award
NEW YORK (AP) The NASCAR Foundation has awarded the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award to the founder of an organization dedicated to funding pediatric brain cancer research.
NASCAR potentially removing over-the-wall pit crew member
Chad Knaus and AJ Allmendinger join the 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew to discuss the potential removal of an over-the-wall crew member for 2017.
Radioactive: Loudon - "He just hit me. That's all these [expletive] do."
Check out all the best scanner audio from the Bad Boy Off Road 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Vote now on the best trophy in the Sprint Cup Series
Will it be the Martinsville grandfather clock or the Miles the Monster trophy? Vote now in the championship round of NASCAR Race Hub's Trophy Showdown.
Carl Edwards 'cant make any mistakes' at Dover to advance in Chase
With only a 16 point advantage over the Chase for the Sprint Cup cutoff line, Carl Edwards needs a solid finish at Dover International Raceway to advance to the Round of 12.
Active Sprint Cup drivers with wins at the Monster Mile
Nine of the 16 Chase drivers have wins at Dover International Speedway. Who will earn a Miles the Monster trophy on Sunday at the Monster Mile?
RCR reveals Austin Dillon's 2017 Sprint Cup paint scheme
Richard Childress Racing released Austin Dillon's primary paint scheme for the 2017 Sprint Cup season with DOW Chemical Co. as the primary sponsor.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'getting better,' will be on No. 88 pit box at Dover
As he continues to recover from concussion-like symptoms, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be atop the No. 88 pit box at Dover International Speedway.
Martin Truex Jr. makes rounds with media in New York City
Already secured with a spot in the Round of 12 for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Martin Truex Jr. made the rounds in New York City on Tuesday to talk about his season with the media.
Fantasy NASCAR: Citizen Soldier 400 Top Driver Picks
FOX Sports Fantasy NASCAR expert Chad Robb picks his top driver picks for the Citizen Soldir 400 at Dover.

TattooNOW: Jeff Gogue seminar in Easthampton MA Sunday Sept 25th!
September 25th 1PM at Off the Map Studios 84 Cottage St Easthampton MA 01027 Reserve your ticket before they sell out! After 16 years of tattooing and over eight years teaching seminars I have learned what is important to being a tattooer and how to connect with your clients. I help you learn how to […]
TattooNOW: SOMA ZOLD VTC Film
Check out this film from SOMA ZOLD!
TattooNOW: Venetian Tattoo Gathering recap video is here!
Venetian Tattoo Gathering recap and DVD preview Venetian Tattoo Gathering After Party 2016 sponsored by Intenze
TattooNOW: Fireside Tats interview with Gabe Ripley from the Venetian Tattoo Gathering
From the Fireside Tats podcast channel : Founder/owner of Off the Map Tattoo and TattooNow.com; organizer of the Venetian Tattoo Gathering, Paradise Artist Retreat and Worldwide Tattoo Conference...we don#39;t know how he has time to sit down and chat for a bit, but luckily for us, he did! Enjoy the latest interview from Venice with […]
TattooNOW: New England News: Lake Tahoe, here we come!
Happy Thursday, tattoo fans! Is your dance card looking lackluster this weekend? Have you found yourself itching for a new tattoo? Do you just like to be immersed in tattoo related everything and surrounded by other collectors and artists? Well, you should check out the Tahoe Tattoo Show this weekend. Featuring artists such as (our […]
TattooNOW: TattooNOW Hiring
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTION MANAGER - TATTOONOW The focus of this position is to support TattooNOW, technology department of Off the Map inc. The purpose of this position is to facilitate technology product delivery for TattooNOW, a division of Off the Map. The role manages the day to day technology that powers Off the Map and over […]
TattooNOW: Sullen Radio Responsive Site!
We#39;re so excited to announce our newest responsive website launch, this time for Joe Swanson at Sullen Radio! Joe wanted a site that could show off the podcast, his portfolio, link with his personal store, and promote his affiliates! Utilizing our new template designs, we built Joe a site that is both functional and stylish. […]
TattooNOW: Frank La Natra and Josh Suchoza LIVE tonight at 8PM EST
Join the next Off the Map LIVE webcast tonight June 5th at 8PM EST to catch Frank La Natra and Josh Suchoza being interviewed live. Youy can ask your own questions in the chat room. We will be giving away tickets to the Paradise Tattoo Gathering this October so make sure you tune in!
TattooNOW: Disappearing Inc. Laser Removal: Now Hiring!
Disappearing inc., New Englandrsquo;s premier laser tattoo removal studio, is expanding and now seeking two Tattoo Removal Laser Technicians. We are a hip, tattoo friendly environment that is more like a high-end tattoo studio. Disappearing inc. currently has three locations in the Boston area (Boston, Braintree amp; Framingham) and has plans for growth. We are […]
TattooNOW: Off the Map Studios: Now Hiring!
Off the Map Studios and TattooNOW in Easthampton, Massachusetts are seeking a talented, growth-hungry graphic designer to help out with a huge variety of projects. A Little More About Us: We own and operate 3 tattoo studios, one in Massachusetts, one in Oregon, and one in Italy, that all share the same brand. We also […]

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