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Let’s talk about mental health
I have something difficult to share. A driver that I had run down the road with several times over the years and had come to know as another one of the hardworking decent guys that are the mainstay of the…
Maintaining proper alignment
Heading down the road, it’s natural to settle into your seat, relax and get comfortable for the miles ahead. However, long-term slouching could impact your overall health, since proper posture – in which your bones are aligned properly – allows…
Trouble for Diesel on the horizon?
Gasoline continues to outperform diesel in the ‘On-road Demand Sweepstakes,’ for light trucks. Indeed, the sales of these Plus SUV’s, and their funny cousins in the attic, the Crossover, are outselling staid old sedans by two to one. Colour me…
What to know about colon polyps
I think it is safe to say that most of us have heard the term colon polyp at some point in our lives. However, many people do not know exactly what a colon polyp is and why it is important…
Follow the leader
Impressive demonstrations in Europe hint of a transformational technology to come
Get off on the right foot
Choose the correct technology to achieve your goals and avoid data overload
Trucking and the Internet of Things
Getting a handle on the profound effect on how trucks are spec’ed, operated and maintained now and into the future
Legislated or not, the only rule in trucking is “expect change”
Whether you’re a fleet owner or a driver, the hand of government is never far away and it can almost seem as if it’s interested only in making your lives more difficult. The last decade, for example, saw more stringent…
Unlocking the value of a more diverse workplace
The trucking workplace of tomorrow will look much different than today’s
International to make driver assistance technology standard
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck says it will soon be the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to include a collision mitigation system that comes standard on its Class 8 vehicles. The LT Series on-highway Class 8 tractor will come with…
Hyndman to open new Ontario terminal
WROXETER, Ont. – Hyndman Transport has announced the upcoming opening of a new trucking terminal in Ayr, Ont. The new terminal is located at 2616 Cedar Creek Road, just off Ontario Highway 401 and Highway 97 at Exit 268. The…
Trucking HR Canada’s Youth with Drive committee holds first meeting
TORONTO, Ont. –Trucking HR Canada recently held its first Youth with Drive Advisory Committee meeting, where a group that includes a mix of age groups and some of the trucking industry’s youngest leaders helped develop a plan to raise awareness about the opportunities in…
Peterbilt offers sleeper heater on Models 579, 567
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced its no-idle fuel-fired heater is now available for Model 579s and 567s equipped with 44-inch sleepers. The system can now be spec’d with the full range of Peterbilt sleepers: 44-, 58-, 72- and 80-inch. According to…
Eaton offering remote diagnostics on automated transmissions
HANOVER, Germany — Eaton has announced the availability of a new IntelliConnect remote diagnostics platform for its automated transmissions. The system provides near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes related to the transmission. Alerts are provided to the fleet manager…
Eaton showcases autonomous docking technologies
HANOVER, Germany — Eaton is demonstrating at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Shows two systems designed to assist drivers with docking. Its Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) Dock Assist feature uses software upgrades to communicate with control modules in Eaton’s automated,…
FMCSA issues final rule on windshield-mounted technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule today to allow the voluntary mounting of certain devices on the interior of the windshields of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), including placement within the area that…
Road Choice Truck Parts unveils new redesigned website
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Road Choice Truck Parts has recently launched its newly redesigned website, www.roadchoice.com. Road Choice says the new site includes streamlined navigation, the inclusion of more than 15 new product categories and enhanced parts search functionality with cross…
Chats about truck industry’s future preceded VW, Navistar deal
HANOVER, Germany — Discussions between Navistar and Volkswagen, which recently led to the formation of a strategic alliance between the two truck makers, began in March and initially focused on the future of the trucking industry as a whole. That,…
New Cascadia will set benchmark for industry, Daimler’s Bernhard says
Electrification of city delivery trucks is coming, Bernhard suggests
Daimler looks to revolutionize urban deliveries with electric vehicles
HANOVER, Germany — With 70% of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, Daimler demonstrated at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show how it plans to make cities more livable. “We will make distribution in big cities emissions-free…

Hanjin Clients Report Price-Gouging, Container Pileups
Hanjin Shipping Co. and its customers are being asked to pay more than usual to bring freight into U.S. ports, creating a backlog that could keep goods off shelves during the holiday shopping season.
International Truck First OEM to Make Collision Mitigation Standard
International Truck, a unit of Navistar Inc., announced that its new LT Series on-highway Class 8 tractor will come standard with a combination of collision mitigation and full stability technologies, making it the first truck manufacturer to make such features standard.
Volkswagen's MAN Plans 1,400 Job Cuts as Turbo-Engine Division Reorganized
MAN SE, the German truck-making arm of Volkswagen AG, plans to cut 1,400 jobs at its diesel-engine unit in an attempt to reverse a drop in earnings in that division
Wabash Secures North American Rights to EconCore's Honeycomb Panels
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reached an agreement with EconCore N.V., for the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell certain EconCore honeycomb sandwich material configurations in the containment and transportation industries in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Lockheed Martin Adds to Investment in Vnomics Corp.
Vnomics Corp. announced Lockheed Martin Corp., an original investor, will further invest in the company and the development of its latest technology, True Fuel.
UPS Starts Commercial Drone Tests
UPS Inc., teaming up with drone-maker CyPhy Works, announced drone tests to deliver packages in remote areas.
UTi Worldwide to Cut 200 Jobs; XPO May Hire Them
UTi Worldwide will be laying off 200 employees when its contract with Sealed Air ends on Jan. 15, 2017, according to a letter sent to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Hapag-Lloyd Ordering 5,750 New Refrigerated Containers
German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd AG has ordered 5,750 new refrigerated containers from Carrier Transicold in an effort to grow its service for temperature-sensitive foods and pharmaceuticals.
Maersk Ends Megaship Building Era With New Acquisition Plans
The owner of the world's largest container shipping line will stop ordering newly built vessels and instead pursue takeovers in an industry that has been plagued by overcapacity for almost a decade.
Duane Kenagy Appointed Interim CEO of Port of Long Beach
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved Duane Kenagy to become interim CEO at the Port of Long Beach, California, while the search for a permanent replacement is under way.
Hanjin Tells Major Retailers That Vessels Won't Stop in the US
Hanjin Shipping Co. won't allow containerships anchored at sea to complete their journeys to the United States, according to an e-mail obtained by Transport Topics.

Harvick wins at New Hampshire to advance to 2nd round
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) Kevin Harvick won Sunday at New Hampshire to earn a spot in the second round of the NASCAR Sprint Cup playoffs, pulling away off a restart a year after a late loss at the track.
Martin Truex Jr. had 'fun day' despite second straight Chase win slipping away
Late cautions in Sunday's race at the Magic Mile ultimately hurt Martin Truex Jr.'s chances for another win in the Chase.
Matt Kenseth on final Loudon restart: 'I just totally didn't get it done'
For the driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Sunday's race came down to the last restart. And he blames himself for losing out on a victory.
Kevin Harvick's performance at NHMS makes him dangerous in Chase
There's a lot more to being "The Closer" than just winning races when it's clutch time.
Chase for the Sprint Cup standings after New Hampshire
See where all 16 Chase drivers standing after Sunday's Bad Boy Off Road 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Bad Boy Off Road 300 result: Kevin Harvick wins at New Hampshire
Stewart-Haas Racing's No.4 Chevy is the second car to clinch a spot in the Round of 12 for Harvick’s first win at The Magic Mile in a decade.Kevin Harvick waited a long time to find his way into the winner’s circle at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It was a ten-year wait and what i...
Matt Kenseth Finishes Runner-up at Loudon
Matt Kenseth was leading late, but spins his tires on a late restart allowing Kevin Harvick to take the lead.
Brad Keselowski Finishes in Top 5 at Loudon
Brad Keselowski completes a solid day at Loudon, finishing 4th.
Joey Logano Finishes Outside of Top 10 at Loudon
Joey Logano has a tough day at Loudon, but manages to finish the day 11th.
Martin Truex Jr. Leads Most Laps, Falls to 7th at Loudon
Martin Truex Jr. leads 141 laps but comes up short at the end falls to 7th place at Loudon.

TattooNOW: Venetian Tattoo Gathering recap video is here!
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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
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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: 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 […]
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: Unify Tattoo Company Now Live!
http://www.unifytattoofl.com Proudly owned by Pepper (@pepperspicy) and Bart Andrews (@bartandrews), and located in St. Augustine, FL, Unify Tattoo came to us looking for a custom studio site--and we were happy to help! These two very talented tattooers (capable of achieving a huge variety of styles between them!) are joined by Dan Berk (@danberktattoo), a skilled […]
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