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SmartTruck Systems stands behind the aerodynamic design of the UnderTray and its ability to deliver savings
GREENVILLE, S.C. – After a disparaging report was issued by Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) claiming UnderTray systems failed to deliver fuel reduction costs, SmartTruck Systems shot back with a host of data supporting its product... […]
Driving for Profit to feature TCA chairman Tom Kretsinger Jr.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Driving for Profit returns Jan. 21, featuring Tom Kretsinger Jr., Truckload Carriers Association chairman and president of American Central Transport. […]
Fleet Brake opening Regina DC
REGINA, Sask. – Fleet Brake has announced the opening of a new parts distribution centre in Regina, Sask. […]
Commercial truck orders remain "OK" in November: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders remained above 20,000 units in November, according to preliminary results from ACT Research. […]
Ritchie Bros. holding auctions in Toronto, Montreal and Truro
MONTREAL, Que. – In an unreserved public auction in Montreal, Quebec, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, will sell more than 2,900 pieces of equipment and trucks. […]
Learn to manage risk ahead of unpredictable events: RiskLogik
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. -- Risk and resilience solutions were given the spotlight during the Critical Program Supply Chain Risk Analysis and Management Project session at this year’s Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association conference. […]
New Brunswick builds a bridge to a stronger future
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The newly completed Saint John Harbour Bridge in New Brunswick has been heralded as an example of cooperation in building a stronger future, according to members of parliament. […]
New bridge over St. Lawrence expected in 2018
MONTREAL, Que. – The scheduled timeline for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence has been accelerated. […]
Red River College names classroom after Maxim Truck & Trailer following $100K gift
WINNIPEG, Man. -- Red River College has named a classroom after Maxim Truck & Trailer, in thanks of a $100,000 donation made last year. […]
OTA forecast: Carriers look ahead to 2014 with cautious optimism
TORONTO, Ont. -- Carriers participating in the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) fourth quarter survey of business conditions reported improved freight volumes in three of the four lane segments, which are monitored by the OTA. […]
Canada Cartage delivers 10,000 articles of new clothing to low income families
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Canada Cartage partnered with the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation by providing new clothing to low income families in the area. […]
LEADERS: Talking safety with Ryder's Pushpa Poisson
TORONTO, Ont. -- Ryder Canada was recently presented with an Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) safety achievement award, for recording an injury rate in its Canadian warehouses that was 25% lower than the industry average for... […]
Infrastructure improvements a success, MTA says
WINNIPEG, Man. – Major trade routes should be constructed and maintained to a higher standard, the Manitoba Trucking Association insists. […]
Trucks for Change and Shaw Tracking join forces to promote serving charities in need
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A new video, Filling Trucks, Fulfilling Needs, produced by Shaw Tracking in collaboration with Trucks For Change will highlight the need for support at charities and communities across Canada. […]
Tallman Truck Centre produces how-to video for parked re-gens
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre has released an interactive training video outlining the best practices for performing a parked regeneration on an EPA10-compliant International truck. […]
Caravan announces rebranding initiative, new Web site
TORONTO, Ont. -- Caravan Logistics has a new name and look. The company has been rebranded Caravan Group of Companies as part of a rebranding effort aimed at bringing Caravan’s complementary operating units under one corporate umbrella. […]

FleetCor Announces Two Acquisitions
FleetCor Technologies Inc., a Norcross, Ga.-based provider of fuel cards and workforce payment systems, said it acquired NexTraq, a provider of fleet telematics services, from private equity firm Francisco Partners. […]
DEF Prices Stable in November
North American prices for diesel exhaust fluid changed little in November, with the U.S. price increasing and the Canadian price dipping, said the Dec. 5 issue of DEF Tracker. […]
Ingram Micro Buys Shipwire to Expand e-Commerce Services
Ingram Micro Inc., a wholesale distributor of electronics and mobile phones, said it will expand its supply chain services after purchasing Shipwire Inc., a global company that ships products ordered online. […]
CNG Prices Decline, DOE Says
U.S. retail compressed natural gas prices dropped to their lowest level since July 2012, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 5. […]
Safety Technology Could Transform Trucking, Tech Leaders Say
IRVING, Texas - New developments in active safety technology have the potential to dramatically transform the trucking industry, perhaps even culminating someday in driverless trucks, technology leaders told fleet executives here at a meeting organized by American Trucking Associations. […]
Nafta Trade Grew Again in 2012
North American merchandise trade continued to grow in 2012, with trucks moving a majority of it, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics said Dec. 5. […]
UTi Worldwide Reports Loss in 3Q
Freight forwarder UTi Worldwide Inc. said it lost $9.1 million, or 9 cents a share, in the third quarter, largely due to severance costs related to the company's "transformation." […]
Economy Grows at 3.6% Rate in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.6% annual rate in the third quarter, up from an initial estimate of 2.8% growth, the Commerce Department said Dec. 5. […]
Factory Orders Decline in October
Factory orders declined 0.9% in October, the Commerce Department reported Dec.5. […]
Initial Jobless Claims Drop to Two-Month Low
Initial jobless claims fell to a two-month low last week as data become difficult to adjust for seasonal variations, the Labor Department reported Dec. 5. […]
Blumenauer Seeks 15-Cent Diesel Tax Increase
WASHINGTON - An Oregon congressman has introduced legislation that would nearly double federal taxes on diesel and gasoline to fill a widening shortfall in the federal government's main source of transportation funding. […]

The return of the 3: A fan's dream or a move that could backfire
RCR is expected to announce soon that Austin Dillon will go full-time Sprint Cup racing next year -- in a No. 3 car. What do supporters of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. think? NASCAR Race Hub investigates. […]
Photos: JJ celebrates NASCAR Champion's Week in Vegas
For the Hendrick Motorsports driver and now six-time Sprint Cup Series champion, being NASCAR's king of the hill never gets old -- especially when it means being the center of attention in 'Sin City.' […]
Chill beaters: NASCAR stars brave cold to meet fans in Vegas
The drivers of the 2013 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup spent part of Wednesday evening in 'Sin City' mingling with the masses at the fifth annual Las Vegas Motor Speedway Fanfest. […]
Viva Las WAGs! NASCAR wives, girlfriends heat up red carpet
With NASCAR in Las Vegas for the traditional post-season pageantry, check out beautiful NASCAR WAGs on the red carpet with their men at the 2011 and 2012 Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony. […]
'Happy' fan: Harvick offers woman free trip to the '14 Daytona 500
The driver nicknamed 'Happy' made an Oregon resident's dreams come true after she politely asked the veteran Sprint Cup Series wheelman if he would follow her on Twitter. […]
'Wise' move: Phil Parsons Racing hires Josh Wise for Cup ride
The driver who raced for Front Row Motorsports in 2013 has landed with another team for the upcoming season. […]
Brian France to Hamlin: Don't criticize my yams (OK, not really)
Nascarcasm and Shake and Bake have again obtained a collection of comical (and entirely fake) text messages between NASCAR personalities. Here's the latest -- from Thanksgiving Day. […]
Ricky vs. Danica: Who has the brightest future in Sprint Cup?
While NASCAR's hottest couple endured some growing pains as rookies in the sport's top division, our Jeff Hammond says 2014 looks promising for both Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Danica Patrick. […]
'The King' makes a hire: Armstrong to run NNS for RPM
Dakoda Armstrong, who drove the full Camping World Truck Series schedule in 2013, will replace Michael Annett in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford for the 2014 Nationwide Series season. […]
Hooking sponsors: Mobil 1 joins Bass Pro Shops in SHR return
Tony Stewart has revealed that Exxon Mobil has renewed a multi-year deal, along with Bass Pro Shops, to continue sponsoring the SHR co-owner/driver's No. 14 Chevrolet in 2014 and beyond. […]

Cat Tattoo: Featured Artist of the Week: Rick
Rick has pursued artistic endeavors for as long as he can remember. Fostering a love for drawing he started doodling on flesh canvas at 16. Always practicing on friends who offered themselves to help his learning, Rick quickly discovered how much he liked tattooing. His first apprenticeship was with Chuy at Aztec Art, then at the House of Talent in Oak Cliff […]
Dark Water Tattoos: Congrats to Jose Perez Jr. for his 5 page feature in Inked Magazine
Be sure to check out the January 2014 issue of Inked Magazine for a 5 page feature on Jose Perez Jr. […]
The Gallery Of Tattoo: Coming soon.........
Coming soon....... Presto in studio il nuovo skatch book by Maura con tanti nuovi disegni! […]
Clockwork Tattoo: Happy Holidays
The holidays are here, so give the gift that will last forever. Stop down and grab a gift certificate for your loved ones. […]
Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: The Grind
I got to start this sweet mandala tattoo a few days back. It's still in progress but I liked this shot a lot and had to share. Soon she will be returning to have this mirrored on the other side, so I'm gonna wait to put up gallery pics then. I loved my clients suggestion to throw in the splash of color! Thanks for looking everyone! […]
Phipps Tattoo: New Studio
Currently I can be found at Lucky 7's Electric Tattoo Company 3937 Platt Springs Rd West Columbia, SC 29170 (803) 755-7472 […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England & Northwest News: Cyber Monday Extension on Gift Certificate Sale!
We know the weekend after Thanksgiving can be a blur for many, and with an abundant amount of Black Friday sales, it can be easy to miss a few. We've received feedback that a few of you didn't know about our gift certificate sale in time, so we are extending it until Midnight tonight, December 2. Use it all for yourself, split it up as gifts, whate […]
Deft Ink : Christmas giveaway!
Post by Deft Tattoo Studio. […]
Clockwork Tattoo: Happy Holidays
The holidays are here, so give the gift that will last forever. Stop down and grab a gift certificate for your loved ones. […]
Dark Horse Tattoos and Body Piercing: Holiday Special
We are pleased to offer a holiday special for those generous souls who wish to give gift certificates as gifts. For anyone purchasing a gift certificate, we will include a complementary after care product package to go with it. Offer expires 12/24/13. […]

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