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CTA objects to "ludicrous" APHIS fee hikes
TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is decrying massive inspection fee increases proposed by the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
HR Q&A: Occupational Health and Safety policies and practices
Question: We are a small organization without a Human Resources department. When is an organization required to have an Occupational Health and Safety policy and who is responsible?
EFS and Shell Canada Products introduce new commercial fleet card
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Electronic Funds Source (EFS) and Shell Canada Products have teamed up to launch a new Canadian commercial fleet card program.
EXCLUSIVE: Highland O/Os win fuel tax rebate battle with TransForce
MARKHAM, Ont. -- A long-running dispute between owner/operators at Highland Transport and its parent company TransForce, over who should receive approximately $2 million awarded by Revenue Canada in diesel excise tax rebates, has come to an end.
B.J. Bear bought by American refuse company
KITCHENER, Ont. -- B.J. Bear Grain Co. has been purchased by Custom Ecology, a US-based waste hauler that was looking to expand its Canadian presence.
US truck tonnage climbs slightly in March
ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage inched up 0.6% in March, on the heels of a 1.9% gain in February, which was less than the 2.8% growth originally reported.
ATRI finds problems with FMCSA hours-of-service report
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the findings of its examination of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) field study report regarding new hours-of-service rules,...
TRP turns twenty
RENTON, Wash. -- TRP, a leader in replacement parts for all trucks, trailers, and engines is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Registration open for BC Professional Truck Driving Championships
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Dozens of BC drivers will be putting pen to paper, inspecting their rigs with a fine tooth comb and then jumping behind the wheel to demonstrate their skills at maneuvering their trucks, all in the name of competition.
SAF-Holland's integrated yoke mount air suspension axle system
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has come out with the industry’s first integrated yoke mount air suspension axle system.
Next five years will be better for tanker and refrigerated trucking industry
New York, New York — Volatile gas prices and a slow recovery from the recent recession are just some of the factors that have caused the tank and refrigerated trucking industry to experience a decline in revenues.
RTL-Westcan buys Silverman Oilfield Services
NEILBURG, Sask. -- RTL-Westcan, itself acquired late last year by Kenan Advantage Group, has announced the purchase of Silverman Oilfield Services.
CVSE cracking down on overweight B.C. log trucks
QUESNEL, B.C. -- B.C.’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) division is running a pilot project, in which it reviews all loads transported to participating mills in an effort to crack down on overweight loads.
GE Capital projects favourable conditions for Canadian truckers
TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian trucking industry profitability is strong, but demand for new Class 8 trucks remains flat, according to a new report from GE Capital.
Canadian spot market freight volumes surge in March
TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian spot market freight volumes reached an unprecedented high in March and set a new record for the first quarter.
SAF-Holland introduces new air disc brake axle system
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has introduced a new integral air disc brake axle system with the P89 wheel-end package, which it says is ideal for SAF air suspension systems.

Stoughton Files Dumping Complaint Over Chinese Containers
U.S. equipment manufacturer Stoughton Trailers said it has filed an unfair trade petition that charges Chinese manufacturers of 53-foot domestic containers with dumping their equipment at unreasonably low prices in the U.S. market.
P.A.M. Swings to First-Quarter Profit
P.A.M. Transportation Services reported first-quarter net income of $1.36 million, or 17 cents per share, turning around a loss of $450,000, or 5 cents, in the prior year.
Swedish Groups Reject VW-Scania Deal
Two Swedish minority shareholders in Scania AB recommended against Volkswagen AG's $9.2 billion to buy out the remainder of the Swedish truck maker.
Heartland Express' 1Q Net Income Falls 29%
Heartland Express' first-quarter income fell 29% to $14.1 million, or 16 cents per share, as winter weather-related cost increases drove down profits.
Norfolk Southern's First Quarter Profit Declines
Norfolk Southern Corp. said its first-quarter profit declined and operating revenue dropped 2%.
Knight Transportation's 1Q Earnings Jump 26%
Knight Transportation's first-quarter earnings rose 26% to $19.1 million, or 23 cents per share, powered by stronger rates.
Ryder's 1Q Earnings Increase
Ryder System said its first-quarter earnings rose from a year ago, led by its fleet management solutions unit, and reported record first-quarter operating revenue.
Canadian Railroads' 1Q Earnings Rise
Canada's two major freight railroads reported higher first-quarter earnings from a year ago despite harsh winter conditions.
New-Home Sales Plunge to Eight-Month Low
Sales of new homes plunged 14.5% in March to a 384,000 annualized pace, the lowest level in eight months, the Commerce Department reported April 23.
March Truck Tonnage Index Rises 3.1%
Truck tonnage rose again in March, climbing 3.1% over the same month of 2013, despite residual weather troubles, American Trucking Associations said.
ATRI Criticizes FMCSA's Defense of 34-Hour HOS Restart Provision
The American Transportation Research Institute issued a technical memorandum criticizing a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that endorsed the agency's new restart provision of hours of service that took effect in July.

Communication between vehicles at last possible?
Trucks which can automatically recognize dangerous situations on the Road, even before the driver I available to do it? In the coming decades it can occur real… In the second half of October Volvo Trucks with several partners will present how innovative and modern systems of communication between vehicles and the environment can contribute to […]
Truckermania an international final of Drivers League
More than 9 thousand of truck drivers not only from Europe, but also from the Middle East and the Republic of South Africa were competing in the eliminations of economical driving, which took place in June. The one, who will finally win the competition, would be the master of International Drivers League. Among the finalists […]
Ice age of Polish harbour
Transported through refrigerated cargo containers food is increasingly going into the containers and they are tasty morsel for almost every port. In Szczecin prevent them gaining too shallow fairway and deficiencies in port infrastructure. Good marks for the meet officials who seek not to inhibit the flow of goods susceptible to corruption. Refrigerated, whi […]
How to buy a used car
It is hard to think in our country life completely without a car. Even, if every day we use city communication or bike, our own is no voted help in emergency situations. For people living in small cities and villages, car is real necessary. Not everybody have money to buy car straight from salon. So […]
DAF fleet truck of year in Great Britain
During ceremony hand prestigious awards Motor Transport Award 2009 in London, model DAF CF85 the second time from row became honored title of Fleet truck of year. Awards “Motor Transport Awards” are honorable mention In British transport industry transmitted by branch magazine Motor Transport. Model CF85 meets all requirements of operators in range cost mana […]
Bess on leasing market In Poland
In first part of year covernant deal worth 40% less than in the same time year ago. Value of leasing agreement was about 18% less. In case of All market amount to 38%. Confirm it breakdown of investment small and big industries said representatives of Polish Leasing Ascertain. Worth of personal things leasinged in first […]
Cars imported to Poland hit for borders
Flowing freely re-export of new cars from Poland to western countries of European Union mainly form Germany. Transaction between polish and German dealers fosters weakness polish currency. Difference in prices in German and Polish salons up to few thousands Euro. Actually difference in prices after conversion PLN to Euro in case of smallest cars from […]
Paccar honored for ecological operations in hard times
Kenworth firm, one from one of mark of Paccar concern to which belongs also DAF has received prestigious award Fineness in sphere of clean air from American agency of environmental protection (EPA). Kenworth is first producer of utilitarian vehicles which receive this honorable mention from moment of revolt of award in 2000 year. American agency […]
Volvo take big contract to China
Volvo Buses together with Sunwin Bus delegation has signed with Bashi Group firm from Shanghai frame agreement to supply 1500 buses. Value of contract totals about 116 million euro but supplies of busses will last for opening of next year’s exhibition World Expo in Shanghai. Shanghai actually invest to modernization and boost of efficiency of […]
Transport in Poland is slightly Better
Transport in Poland is slightly Better – as wrote ‘Rzeczpospolita’, the logistics industry is beginning to feel a revival. Companies from industry are counting to maintain last year turns and some even on the increase. Is this announcement the end of the economic crisis? According to ‘Rzeczypospolita’, it was the first transport companies have begun […]

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Where's that key? Danica hopes to unlock door to Richmond success
Admittedly baffled by past struggles at Richmond International Raceway, Danica Patrick aspires for a better outcome as the Sprint Cup Series returns to action this weekend in Virginia.
Swan Racing sells 2 cars, keeps Kligerman in fold
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) Troubled NASCAR team Swan Racing has found a home for driver Cole Whitt, while keeping Parker Kligerman under contract. […]
Swan Racing sells two cars, keeps Parker Kligerman in fold
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) Troubled NASCAR team Swan Racing has found a home for driver Cole Whitt and is keeping Parker Kligerman under contract.
Larry Mac's Notebook: Kyle Larson's amazing rookie start
Kyle Larson is off to a strong start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Richard Petty set to return to track at Richmond
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Richard Petty is scheduled to return to the race track this weekend for the first time since the March 25 death of his wife, Lynda.
Darrell Wallace Jr. to make first NNS start of 2014 at Talladega
Full-time Camping World Truck Series driver Darrell Wallace Jr. will make his first Nationwide Series start of 2014 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, Joe Gibbs Racing announced on Wednesday.
Picture of confidence: Red-hot Harvick ready to take on Richmond
The Stewart-Haas Racing driver went into the first off week of 2014 riding the momentum of a win at Darlington, and looks to make it two in a row this weekend at one of his best tracks.
RG3 to be honorary pace car driver at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will drive the pace car before Saturday night's NASCAR race at Richmond. […]
VIDEO: NASCAR drivers cheat meals during the season
NASCAR drivers, including Danica Patrick, cheat meals during the season.
Contenders or pretenders? The next dozen races will reveal much
Among the teams that have been hit and miss over the season's first eight races is typically stout Roush Fenway Racing, and particularly drivers Greg Biffle and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., our Larry Mac opines.

Dark Horse Tattoos and Body Piercing: Earth Day
Well it's been so incredibly busy in my personal life that I've barely had time to breathe. This Monday I will be traveling to New York to take a sculpture class from one of the best. Both Steve and I will be working on one-sixth scale Batman character bust out of clay. Look for pictures on my Instagram feed @datkhorsetattoos In other news, Cat is […]
Off the Map Tattoo: The Dire Honeys presented by Off the Map LIVE!
We#39;ve just uploaded this video of The Dire Honeys to our YouTube page. This is a performance we recorded at a recent Off the Map LIVE! show at Luthier#39;s Co-Op. Their beautiful harmonies mixed with banjo, guitar, mandolin, and washboard combine for some truely excellent songs. Grab a cold beverage and take a listen. Afterwards, take a look around our Yo […]
TattooNOW: New Mobile Website: NickBaxter.com
Not too long ago we finished a project with long time client Nick Baxter to transform his website to be mobile friendly. We redesigned and reprogramed it to transform to the screen of the platform the user is viewing the website with. Below you#39;ll see the 3 forms of NickBaxter.com- Desktop, Tablet and Mobile: Desktop: Tablet: Mobile: If you have a website […]
Ian Robert McKown: NEW DVD!!!!
Painting a Rose From Reference in Oils by Ian Robert McKown There are as many approaches to realistic painting as there are specific styles within the genre. In this dvd however, I show my own specific approach to realistic painting in oils from reference. I firmly believe that there are fundamentals of art that are often overlooked by artists that can make […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Kristina Bennett Joining the Staff Full Time!
We couldn#39;t be more excited to recruit our newest transplant, Kristina Bennett, who will be joining us full time mid July! While Kristina, is a bit of a gypsy and stuggles to define where she#39;s "from" she#39;s been on the west coast for quite a while now, and is excited to get a taste of east coast living! Kristina has already taken a strong […]
TattooNOW: New Custom Website Redesign:TonyAdamsonTattoo.com
Every 4-5 years its common to update a website to include newer features and give it a new coat of paint. We#39;ve done a couple of redesigns and upgrades in the last couple of months to websites such as HollyAzzara.com, NickBaxter.com (mobile version) and now TonyAdamsonTattoo.com. Tony came to us to get his website redesigned and updated with new programin […]
PowerLine Tattoo: It's that time..
It#39;s getting into the gorgeous Spring weather.. that means you probably have a little extra change in your pocket and the itch for a new tattoo. It#39;s always best to schedule a consultation with one of our artists to first come in to discuss the piece you have in mind and then book a tattoo appointment from there. We#39;re getting super booked up, so so […]
Joshua Bowers Tattoo: Ink Iron
I am now booking for Ink amp; Iron. Long Beach, CA June 6-8. Please e-mail me if your interested in getting tattooed there. Joshuacbowers@hotmail.com […]
Matt Stebly Tattoos: Matt's Back on the Gulf Coast
Matt is officially home on the Gulf Coast and working back at the shop after a long West Coast trip. He had a fantastic time traveling and tattooing new clients but is happy to finally be home with his family and friends. Knowing Matt and his schedule though, we all know it won#39;t be long before he kicks off another trip. Make sure to stay updated on his u […]
TattooNOW: Back from Hell City!
We recently got back from another exciting time at Hell City in Columbus, Ohio. A consistently amazing show and after 12 years the Hell City crew has got a good time down to a science. We were teamed up with the Off The Map Tattoo booth which included: Megan Jean-Morris, Tim Senecal, Matt Driscoll amp; Canyon Webb. Everyone was busy the whole weekend doing t […]

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