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Gordon Food Services joins the Preferred Partner Program
CALEDONIA, Ont. – Gordon Food Service (GFS) has recently joined the Preferred Partners Program offered at Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists as a way to grow their fleet of drivers. […]
The future of freight brokering in Canada: Part 1 of 3
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- After selling MSM Transportation to Wheels Group last year, Mike McCarron joined Wheels to oversee mergers and acquisitions in a bid to consolidate the Canadian 3PL space. […]
ATA issues white paper on the reliability of CSA scores
ARLINGTON, Va. – Reliability scores from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program in evaluating the safety of individual trucking companies has recently been issued in a white... […]
TCI remains high in the U.S.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.– Freight Transportation Research (FTR), an American source for logistic and transportation research and analysis, has reported the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) reading still remains high due to capacity tightness... […]
Truckload turnover dips in the third quarter of 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently published a report that indicates driver turnover rates have experienced a slight decline. […]
Bendix EverSure Spring Brake surpasses 1-million units sold
ELYRIA, Ohio –– It’s one million and counting for the Bendix EverSure Spring Brake with No Touch Power Spring. […]
Inaugural Top Fleet Employers program accepting applications Jan. 1
OTTAWA, Ont. -- The inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, administered by Trucking HR Canada, will be accepting applications beginning Jan. 1, organizers have announced. […]
Analyst says TransForce not likely to get in bidding war for Vitran
TORONTO, Ont. – In the wake of Manitoulin’s announced agreement to acquire Vitran at a cost of US$6 per share, TransForce will now have to decide whether to sell its shares for a tidy $4 million profit, stay put, or up its offer. […]
Manitoulin Transport to buy Vitran Corp.
TORONTO, Ont. -- Manitoulin Transport has reached an agreement to acquire Canadian LTL firm Vitran Corp. […]
Manitoulin continues on acquisition tear and plan for country wide coverage
MANITOULIN ISLAND, Ont. -- Manitoulin Group’s announcement tonight that it will be purchasing all shares in major LTL player Vitran may be its biggest move of the year, but it’s certainly not the first. […]
Truck trainers, insurers call for mandatory entry-level training
TORONTO, Ont. – The truck insurance industry and Ontario training schools have joined the call for mandatory entry-level driver training standards in Ontario. […]
CarriersEdge, NAL Insurance offer online training for O/Os
LONDON, Ont. – CarriersEdge and NAL Insurance have developed an online training suite of programs for owner/operators and company drivers. […]
Krohnert Industries to offer Advance Engineered Products trailers
CALEDON, Ont. – Advance Engineered Products has named Krohnert Industries its Ontario distributor for bulk haul and vacuum tank trailers. […]
Trailer Wizards sponsors Trucks for Change for a second consecutive year
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – It will once again be a “green” Christmas for Trailer Wizards and Trucks for Change. […]
Driving Volvo's Optimized Series VNM 430 regional haul tractor
DUBLIN, Va. – When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That’s one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter... […]
Toronto Transportation Club elects 2014 executive committee
TORONTO, Ont. – It was business before pleasure for the Toronto Transportation Club (TTC). The TTC held its Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before the evening gala – which voted in a new executive... […]

Carl Ice Named CEO of BNSF Railway
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., parent company of BNSF Railway, has promoted Carl Ice to CEO of the freight railroad, replacing Matthew Rose, the company said. […]
Economic Growth Will Benefit Trucking in 2014, ATA's Costello Says
The U.S. economy should pick up next year to grow at a 2.5% pace and stimulate trucking demand, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said. […]
Nevada Posts Truck-Stop Information on Web
Truck drivers who need a break in Nevada can find the nearest highway truck stop by checking online via laptop or mobile device, the state Department of Transportation said. […]
Business Inventories Rise 0.7% in October
Business inventories rose 0.7% in October, and sales increased 0.5%, the Commerce Department reported Dec 12. […]
Retail Sales See Largest Increase in 5 Months
Retail sales grew 0.7% in November, the largest increase since June, the Commerce Department reported Dec. 12. […]
Jobless Claims Rise From Three-Month Low
Initial jobless claims rose from an almost three-month low last week, the Labor Department reported Dec. 12. […]
Truckload Fleet Turnover Dips Modestly
Truckload fleets' driver turnover dipped modestly in the third quarter, falling 2 percentage points to 97% from the second quarter at larger fleets and 8 percentage points to 74% at smaller operators, American Trucking Associations reported. […]
UPS Teamsters Approve Large Contract Rider
Teamsters who work at UPS Inc.'s package division approved the largest remaining barriers to implementation of a national contract that is the transport industry's largest labor deal. […]
XPO Agrees to Buy Landstar Unit for $87 Million
XPO Logistics Inc. said Dec. 11 it has agreed to purchase NLM, a web-based expediter, from Landstar System for $87 million in cash. […]
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises 5.3% in Oct.
The Department of Transportation's freight transportation services index rose 5.3% in October from the same month last year, DOT said Dec. 11. […]
Diesel's Average to Decline Next Year, DOE Says
Diesel fuel's average price will drop 15 cents next year to $3.77 a gallon from this year's projected $3.92 average, the Department of Energy said Dec. 10. […]

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Junior 'really comfortable' with Dillon taking No. 3 to Cup
Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose late father made the No. 3 famous in NASCAR, looks forward to seeing Austin Dillon campaign the iconic numeral next season for The Intimidator's former Sprint Cup team. […]
A longtime Dale Sr. fan, Dillon wants to carry No. 3 'with grace'
Austin Dillon, who on Wednesday was announced as driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet next year in the Sprint Cup Series, was a loyalist of the famed number almost from birth, or at least from early childhood. […]
Photos: Danica styles and stuns at the American Country Awards
Co-hosting the American Country Awards Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Danica Patrick donned a variety of attire -- including a full Vegas showgirl outfit. Want pics of her wearing this and more? […]
Done deal: Austin Dillon named driver of No. 3 Sprint Cup car
The 2013 Nationwide Series champion and grandson of team owner Richard Childress will resurrect the sport's most iconic number when he joins NASCAR's top series next season with RCR. […]
Hammond: Communication the key that unlocks door to greatness
As Matt Kenseth and Jason Ratcliff proved during last year's winter test at Charlotte Motor Speedway, getting started off on the right foot is crucial to the success of a new driver/crew chief pairing. […]
What's a gal gotta do? Ricky not ready to pop question to Danica
NASCAR stars always go fast -- except when it comes to tying the knot. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. may be waiting to see how his NASCAR career develops as Danica Patrick's boyfriend before popping the question. […]
Master of his trade: Legendary announcer Barney Hall tells all
Veteran radio personality Barney Hall, whose voice has been synonymous with NASCAR races for five-plus decades, sits down with NASCAR Race Hub's Adam Alexander for a revealing interview. […]
'Crunch' time: Ranking the best (or worst) crashes of '13
All three of NASCAR's national series produced their share of thrilling -- and, sometimes, terrifying -- wrecks this past season. Which accidents made Shake and Bake's top five? Click to find out. […]
Fun ride: Kenseth has few regrets about first year with Gibbs team
Dubbed the 'old-man driver' by team president J.D. Gibbs, veteran Matt Kenseth did everything right -- except win the championship -- in his debut Sprint Cup Series campaign with Joe Gibbs Racing. […]
Get the lead out: NASCAR young guns part of controversial Snowball Derby finish
Chase Elliott dominated the 46th Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla., but the discovery of illegal tungsten ballast led to a disqualification and back-to-back wins for Erik Jones. […]

Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: WORD
Dear Mr. President and Members of Congress, We understand that governments have a duty to protect their citizens. But this summer’s revelations highlighted the urgent need to reform government surveillance practices worldwide. The balance in many countries has tipped too far in favor of the state and away from the rights of the individual — rights that are e […]
Dark Horse Tattoos and Body Piercing: Winter Hours
Winter Holiday Hours Closing Early: Daily all December between 8:00-8:30pm depending on how busy we are. Call ahead to confirm we are open at 540-288-8370. Closed: Christmas Day 12/25/13 and Boxing Day 12/26/13 Closed: New Years Day 1/1/13 Inclement Weather Telephone FIRST if the weather is icy, snowy or a wintery mix at 540-288-8370; generally if it snows, […]
Max @ Off the Map Tattoo: Freehand london street tattoo
Hey Everyone! Here's a recent addition to a Sherlock Holmes inspired sleeve that I've been slowly chipping away at for over the past year and a half. In this session we added a freehanded street scene that will eventually have a newspaper boarder with part of it magnafied revealing the "BAKER" street sign. For people not knowing the the s […]
Matt Stebly Tattoos: tattooapalooza
MIAMI i will be tattooing at tattooapalooza in miami january 3-5 i still have one spot open!!! email if you are interested. i will also have prints and shirts for sale. hope to see you there. -matt […]
Lucky Bamboo Tattoo: Friday the 13th
This Friday we will be doing Friday the 13th tattoos for $50-100 depending on size/design. Watch our Facebook page for the designs to choose from. www.facebook.com/luckbambootattoo […]
Dark Horse Tattoos and Body Piercing: Holiday Promotion
We are offering the following holiday promotion: Buy a gift certificate good for any service, either piercing or tattoo, and let the receptionist know which service you intend to gift to someone lucky. We will throw in the appropriate aftercare product with the gift certificate. Offer expires 12/24/13. […]
Pepper: Tattoolapalooza Workshop
I am pleased to announce that I will be doing a workshop at Tattoolapalooza in Miami this January! The workshop is called: Seeing the Unseen - A 3 hour hands on workshop explaining how I see portraits and my process to creating them with graphite on paper and how I feel this translates into tattooing with supplies included. Ten people maximum, space is limit […]
The Gallery Of Tattoo: Apertura straordinaria
Apertura straordinaria Domenica 8 dicembre dalle 15:00 alle 19:00 solo per appuntamenti e consulenze […]
TattooNOWtv: Off theMap Live @ Visions Tattoo
Join us tonight at 10pm EST LIVE from Visions Tattoo, Piercing and Art Gallery. Our guests tonight include Visions owner Canman in house. Bio-Mech master Ron Earhart and Best Ink Season 1 winner and London Reese. […]
Ian Robert McKown: Handling your backgrounds, Part 1.
One of the most often overlooked aspects of art on skin, paper or canvas (on nearly a myriad of things) is the background. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen an artist struggle with finishing off a piece because they have left the background for last and have no idea how to incorporate it into what they have already done. So here are some consideratio […]

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