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In Memorium: Bernie Zardo, veteran truck salesman
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- On Apr.8, the trucking industry lost a well-known and highly respected truck salesman.
Ingersoll Axles debuts new self-steering axle
INGERSOLL, Ont. -- Ingersoll Axles has introduced a 30-degree disc brake self-steering axle, for improved maneuverability in tight spaces.
BCTA happy with border crossing improvements
LANGLEY, B.C. -- An investment worth nearly $18 million in the Aldergrove border crossing is being applauded by the BC Trucking Association (BCTA).
Owner, VP of Ashton Transport named Professional Woman of the Year
GARDEN CITY, NY -- The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) has named Angelika Ringuette, owner and vice-president of Ashton Transport a 2014 Professional Woman of the Year.
OTA cautiously optimistic about Ontario gas tax plans
TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the Ontario government’s plan to revise its transportation network funding model seems to make sense, at least on paper.
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions names new president
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has named John Boynton its new president.
The Guarantee partners to offer accounts receivable insurance
TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company has announced a partnership with Millennium CreditRisk Management, which allows its transportation clients to receive preferred pricing on accounts receivable insurance.
Ryder, Decisiv combine to offer maintenance services to large fleets
MIAMI, Fla. -- Ryder System and Decisiv have announced a partnership they say will provide large and for-hire truck fleets with the ability to better manage their maintenance activities across multiple providers.
Rand McNally issues major navigation, HoS update
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Rand McNally says it has released a major new navigation and software update for its line of mobile fleet management devices, which reflect changes to hours-of-service rules and the latest mapping features.
Women's committee holds first meeting
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The show floor at the 2014 edition of Truck World saw parades of Hooters girls and more than one booth populated by spokesmodels in micro-skirts and child-sized T-shirts, but it was in the conference meeting room where...
TMTV's Video On The Road at #TruckShow: PeopleNet's new driver interface
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Knowing that drivers needed an easier way to get information while they're behind the wheel, PeopleNet updated the graphical user interface (GUI) on its in-cab communications centre.
TMTV's Video On The Road at #TruckWorldShow: TransCore's new Posting Index
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TransCore Link Logistics has added new options to its cloud-based Loadlink freight matching system
OTA updates Web presence
TORONTO, Ont.-- The Ontario Trucking Association went live this week with a new website, "loaded with tonnes of new information for truckers and multimedia features", the association announced.
Expedite Plus expands Asian presence
TORONTO, Ont. -- Manitoulin Group’s Expedite Plus has expanded its presence in Asia, opening a Hong Kong office and establishing a presence in Mainland China with new service centres in Shanghai and Beijing.
Bill Fields rejoins Cummins Eastern Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Cummins Eastern Canada has announced Bill Fields has returned to the company in the position of automotive territory manager for the GTA and Central Eastern Ontario.
OTA Road Knights educate students on industry's career opportunities
BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Road Knights helped introduce some high school students on opportunities in the trucking industry earlier this week.

Marten's 1Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Marten Transport's first-quarter net income declined to $5.3 million, or 16 cents per share, from $7.2 million, or 22 cents, a year ago.
Washington Mudslide Buried Critical Timber Truck Route
Washington state transportation officials last week began a series of meetings on how to recover or replace the highway lost in the massive March 22 mudslide in Oso that killed 36 people and left seven missing.
Rand McNally Releases HOS and Navigation Updates
Truck technology supplier Rand McNally said it has released updated mapping and additional hours-of-service features for its in-cab navigation and fleet management devices.
TIA Issues Fraud Task Force Report
TUCSON, Ariz. - The Transportation Intermediaries Association said it has taken a step to reduce fraud and theft-related losses for brokers by issuing a task force report.
Diesel Average Dips 0.7¢ to $3.952; Gasoline Continues to Rise With 5.5¢ Gain
Diesel's national average retail price dipped 0.7¢ to $3.952 a gallon, its fifth straight decline, while gasoline rose for the 10th straight week, the Department of Energy reported.
Rocque Dameo, President of Dameo Trucking, Dies at 78
Rocque Dameo, president of New Jersey-based Dameo Trucking, died April 11. He was 78.
Consumer Prices Rise 0.2% in March
The consumer price index climbed 0.2% in March after increasing 0.1% the prior month, a Labor Department report showed April 15.
New York Manufacturing Activity Slows
Manufacturing activity in the New York region slowed in April, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said April 15.
ATA Endorses Data Analytics Platform
American Trucking Associations said it is endorsing data analytics platform Athena by data mining software firm Vigillo.
J.B. Hunt's 1Q Income Drops 6%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services' net income slipped 6% in the first quarter to $68.7 million, or 58 cents per share, from $73.3 million, or 61 cents per share, due to winter weather that raised costs and reduced revenue growth.
NTSB Expects Preliminary Report on FedEx Calif. Crash in About a Month
The National Transportation Safety Board is assessing a series of questions surrounding last week's crash of a FedEx Freight tractor-trailer and a bus in Northern California that killed 10 people and said it will have a preliminary report in about 30 days.

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 […]

Photos: Biggest crashes of the 2014 NASCAR season ... so far
The Sprint Cup Series is off this week. Take a look back at the biggest crashes of the 2014 season ... so far.
Is Harvick's No. 4 team the best in the Sprint Cup Series?
Without mechanical issues in several races already this season, Kevin Harvick and his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing team could already have as many as four or five victories, our Larry Mac opines.
NASCAR, FOX Sports announce 2014 Touring Series broadcast schedule
NASCAR announced today the broadcast schedule for the remainder of the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours Championship events on FOX Sports 1.
A record-breaking weekend at Darlington
Three-time NASCAR champion Darrell Waltrip looks back on a thrilling two days of racing at the track 'Too Tough to Tame,' where a rookie impressed and a veteran dominated in rarely-seen fashion.
Texts From Last Race: What went down after Darlington?
Kevin Harvick tamed the 'Lady in Black' on Saturday. But what were they saying after the race? Thanks to our always entertaining friend Nascarcasm, Shake and Bake has uncovered a private (and extremely fake) post-race group text message.
NASCAR co-owner Gene Haas optimistic about new F1 team
The co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing met with media on Monday to discuss the future on his newest venture, an American-based Formula One team.
Photos: NASCAR tackles Darlington, the track 'Too Tough to Tame'
NASCAR tackles Darlington, the track 'Too Tough to Tame.'
Winner photos: Dale Earnhardt Jr. becomes a two-time Daytona 500 champ
With NASCAR enjoying its first off-week of the 2014 season, take a look back at the seven winners that went to victory lane in the first eight races, starting with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Daytona 500 victory.
Still out front: Gordon leaves Darlington as points leader
Even though Jeff Gordon's chances of winning faded into the night, he remains atop the standings. Matt Kenseth lurks only one point behind the four-time Sprint Cup champion.
Power Rankings: Harvick on top after dominant Darlington race
Forget about where Kevin Harvick sits in the actual points standings, this is what really matters. As the only Sprint Cup driver with two wins on the season, Harvick heads up this week's rankings.

Off the Map Tattoo: ITALY NEWS: Maximilian Rothert a Off the Map Italy ad Aprile e Luglio/Agosto 2014
Ottima novitagrave; per gli amanti e fan di Max Rothert oltreoceano. Oltre alle imminenti date del 15-25 Aprile, Max ha infatti confermato la sua intenzione di ritornare in Italia nello studio Off The Map di Cervignano del Friuli (Udine) tra fine Luglio e inizi Agosto 2014.....chi volesse quindi iniziare con lui anche un lavoro "impegnativo" in ter […]
Adam @ Graceland Tattoo: Roc City Tattoo Expo
I will be working the Roc City Tattoo Expo in Rochester, NY once again. I will be taking walk ups all 3 days and I will be bringing a number of paintings that are available for purchase. You can also use them as inspiration for a new tattoo. Roc City has proven to be one of the best tattoo conventions around and I#39;m very fortunate to be a part of it again […]
Off the Map Tattoo Grants Pass: Back to Hell City Killumbus
Back to Hell City, Honored to have the option, traveling to Columbus Ohio. A cool college town close enough to the midwest for that quaint attitude, a cool culture to sustain this amazing tattoo convention. Half a block away is a 2 mile strip of amazing resteraunts bars and life. This convention is top notch, great artists, attitudes, entertainment. It was a […]
TattooNOW: Bob Tyrrell DVD Method to my Madness for sale!
The long awaited Bob Tyrrell DVD "Method to my Madness" is now shipping! This DVD is distilled from an 11 hour long marathon webinar Bob gave during his visit to Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton Mass. In this in first ever DVD from Bob, he covers in depth, his step by step process of executing a finely detailed and perfectly rendered portrait tatt […]
Dark Water Tattoos: Join us this weekend at The Immersed In Ink Convention
Come support our owner Jose Perez Jr., and our artists, Lo Lo, Dave Kline, and Adam Aguas this weekend at the Immersed In Ink Convention at the Tinley Park Convention Center, near 183rd Harlem. […]
Dark Water Tattoos: Meet our new full time artist Adam Aguas
Adam Anthony Aguas was born in 1986 in Chicago Illinois. Adam has always had a deep emotional passion for art and exploring his creativity, drawing for as long as he could remember. ldquo;All throughout my educational career I spent more time drawing in class than anything else. Itrsquo;s always taken me to a good place in my mind where all the chaos dissipa […]
Lucky Bamboo Tattoo: TLC My Five Wives
Some of the Lucky Bamboo staff recently got to meet Brady from the show My Five Wives! Tune in to TLC on Sunday to see what happens. […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Ken Karnage comes in THIS Monday!
Ken Karnage, owner and tattoo artist at Triumph Tattoo in Rochester, NY joins us for a guest visit from Monday the 14th through Thursday, April 17th. We#39;re excited to welcome Ken and we can#39;t wait to see what creations he comes up with for his lucky clients during his upcoming stay at Off the Map! Ken is always striving to produce the cleanest, most so […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Johnny Smith Heads to Colorado!
What does Colorado, Johnny Smith and The Big Industry Show have in common? It must be a love for TATTOOS........ Right? Check out Johnny Smith while he attends this show from April 16 - 18. He#39;ll be hanging out with the Big Tattoo Hustle Row and would love to connect with fans and clients. You can catch him painting and if you#39;re interested in getting […]
The Gallery Of Tattoo: Tattoo Convention Frankfurt
Tattoo convention Francoforte sul Meno dall 11 al 13 Aprile #39;14 Andrea e Maura saranno presenti alla tattoo convention di Francoforte! per info e appuntamenti info@tattoogallery .it oppure tel 0516831366 (tattoo studio The Gallery of Tattoo Cento Ferrara) […]

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