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Spireon to release its first solar-powered telematics solution
IRVINE, Calif. – Spireon has announced its first solar-powered telematics solution for trailers and other assets, providing customers with a new, energy efficient way to gain location information and data. The self-powered solution, the Spireon FleetLocate, is compatible with several…
Five ways to make maintenance your competitive advantage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – No matter which way you slice it, a good maintenance program is crucial to the success of your transportation business. That’s according to the truck repair experts at Master Fleet LLC, who gave a presentation to attendees…
OTA reveals speakers at its upcoming executive conference
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is hosting its executive conference once again at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Toronto this year and has revealed its lineup of speakers today. The event is set to take place November 9-10…
Canadian rates rose slightly in July: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian ground transportation rates increased by just 0.15% in July, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. The base rate was almost flat, up just 0.06% from June. Average fuel surcharges increased, comprising 12.44% of the…
Breakdowns put a dent in retirement plans
I have finally experienced something I thought would never happen. I got a phone call from my repair shop giving me an update on my truck and they told me something that made me feel all warm and fuzzy. The…
Drivers to blame for decreasing rates
For years, I’ve argued for much higher pay for drivers and owner-operators. It seems a stupid argument for a small business owner to make, but at least you know my intentions are genuine. Financially successful employees are easier to work…
Sometimes, timing is everything
There are nearly 200 days until the deadline to file your personal income tax return. It feels like it’s a long way off – heck, it’s not even Christmas yet. But whether you operate one truck or a small fleet…
In support of e-logs
The move to electronic logging devices (ELDs) is a point of contention for some, but on the flip side, there has been a push towards this mandate to help level the playing field across the industry. There is a definite…
CTA’s Bradley gives American conference a snapshot of trucking in Canada
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Though they may be neighbors, Canada the US aren’t exactly in line when it comes to trucking matters. David Bradley, president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, gave a brief presentation to attendees at the joint…
FastFrate names Adams vice-president of logistics and commercial development
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated FastFrate has named Michael Adams as its new vice-president of logistics and commercial development. Working out of the FastFrate head office in Woodbridge, Ont., Adams brings more than 22 years of experience with Canadian Pacific in…
Two-truck platoons can reduce fuel consumption by 4%: NACFE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two-truck platoons have the potential to reduce fuel consumption by about 4%, averaged across both vehicles. That’s the finding from the latest North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) confidence report, published today. “Two-truck platooning, an…
Navistar SuperTruck doubles freight efficiency
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar announced today its SuperTruck demonstration vehicle, dubbed CatalIST, improved freight efficiency by 104%. That’s more than double what the US Department of Energy (DOE), which funded the project, had called for. The control vehicle was a…
PeopleNet, TMW reveal winners of innovation awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At its joint user conference in Nashville, Tenn. this week, PeopleNet and TMW Systems announced the winners of its 2016 Innovator of the Year awards. The awards recognize customers of each company that have best leveraged technology…
Transwestern Truck Centres to hold open house in Calgary
CALGARY, Alta. – Transwestern Truck Centres will hold a pair of open houses Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 to showcase what the Mack Trucks parts dealership has to offer. Selling and finding parts for light-, medium- and heavy-duty Mack trucks,…
How to use data to your advantage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It seems that in trucking, though there are countless fleets big and small across North America, the same ones receive awards and recognition within the industry. So what are these fleets doing to keep their drivers on…
Truck show shines
Lesco event continues to grow and give to a worthy cause
Utility introduces lighter-weight flatbed
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has announced the introduction of a lighter-weight 4000AE flatbed trailer. “Our new 4000AE flatbed delivers the strength and long-term benefits of a durable combo trailer,” said Larry Roland, director of marketing for Utility…
Mack Trucks awarded for video ‘The Horn’
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has been recognized for its film production with four bronze awards for its video ‘The Horn.’ Selected from more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and several countries, the 37th annual Telly Awards honored…
New Brunswick chips in to help solve trucking’s labor shortage
MIRAMICHI, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) will get up to $200,000 from the New Brunswick government to identify ways to address labor shortages in the trucking industry. “The trucking industry is a major employer in our province,…
Total announces CK-4, CJ-4 engine oil line
LASALLE, Que. – Total Canada has announced the launch of its new Rubia Optima heavy-duty engine oils, engineered to the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications. The new Rubia Optima range is designed for heavy-duty engines and complies with the…

Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations
San Francisco startup Flexport Inc. raised $65 million in venture capital to expand U.S. and global operations, the company announced Sept. 26.
DHL Acquires UK Mail for $315.5 Million
Deutsche Post DHL Group has agreed to acquire UK Mail Group on Sept. 28 for 242.7 million pounds ($315.5 million), enhancing the company's presence in the e-commerce market in Great Britain.
Love's to Expand Truck Maintenance Services
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. will expand its truck maintenance program at all of its truck stops nationwide to include services related to fluids, filters and lubes, in addition to existing truck tire care and light mechanical options.
Future Transportation System Must Accommodate Freight Increase, Foxx Says
In the coming decades, consumer demand for goods and services will lead to a sharp increase of trucks on the country's roadways, prompting a need for greater capacity, the nation's top transportation official told an audience in downtown Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28.
Shipping Technology Startups May Get Boost From Hanjin Woes
SINGAPORE - The global shipping industry, ravaged by collapsing revenues, defensive mergers and the failure of major player Hanjin Shipping Co. slowly is waking up to the redeeming potential of technology.
Nevada Issues Autonomous Driver License to Quadriplegic Man
Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison presented an autonomous vehicle restricted driver license Sept. 28 to Sam Schmidt, who is paralyzed from the neck down.
Houston Port Credited for Being 'Creative' to Move Hanjin Cargo
Port of Houston Authority officials acted quickly to deliver stranded cargo after Hanjin Shipping Co. sought bankruptcy protection, offering to move and release the containers for a reduced fee.
Truckers Not Welcome at New $20 Million Welcome Center in New York
The $20.2 million welcome center on the eastbound Long Island Expressway in New York between exits 51 and 52 is set to open as early as this week, state officials said, providing a stop for motorists but pushing truckers farther east.
Pending Sales of Existing Homes Fall to Seven-Month Low
Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell to a seven-month low in August, held back by tight supply in the housing market, the National Association of Realtors said Sept. 29 in Washington.
South Korean Court Considering Sale of Hanjin Shipping
The South Korean court overseeing Hanjin Shipping Co.'s receivership is considering a sale process for the entire container line, a month after the debt-laden company's filing roiled supply chains worldwide.
Personal Income in Second Quarter Grew in All States
State personal income growth, income derived from all sources, accelerated to 1% on average in the second quarter of 2016, compared with 0.3% in the first quarter, according to estimates the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Sep. 28.

See Dale Jr.'s day with the Alabama Gang at Talladega Superspeedway
While the Sprint Cup Series heads to the Northeast for the first elimination Chase race at Dover, Dale Jr. headed to Talladega to hangout with the Alabama Gang.
Dale Earnhrdt Jr.'s Emotional Win After 9/11
After delaying the New Hampshire race until the end of the season due to the Sept. 11th attacks, NASCAR returned to racing at Dover in 2001. @TheBuzzer's Daryl Motte remembers.
5 facts you need to know about the Monster Mile
The one-mile concrete oval tests drivers every time they take the track and has repeatedly earned its nickname, the Monster Mile. Here's some facts to know about the history of the track.
Rusty Wallace reflects on what it took to win 1989 Sprint Cup title
Danielle Trotta sits down with Rusty Wallace to see what it took to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title in 1989.
Sprint Cup Series Citizen Soldier 400 at Dover TV schedule
Here is your complete guide to the Sprint Cup television schedule from practice through qualifying and the race on Sunday at Dover International Speedway.Two down, one to go.Sunday is elimination day for four drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup as NASCAR heads to Dover International Speedw...
Chevrolet and Texas Motor Speedway set patriotic Guinness World Record
Chevrolet unveiled the 2017 Silverado in patriotic fashion by pulling the largest flag/banner carried by a car or truck.
Meet the 16 crew chiefs in the Chase for the Sprint Cup
Next to the drivers on the track, the most noticeable members of a NASCAR team are the crew chiefs who make the calls from the pit box.
Happy National Coffee Day: 5 classic java-themed paint schemes
Perk up on National Coffee Day with these classic java-themed NASCAR paint schemes through the years.
Throwback Thursday: Joey Logano takes monster flip at Dover in 2009
Joey Logano's flip at the Monster Mile in 2009 looked like something that would happen at a superspeedway, as opposed to the one-mile concrete oval.
Danica Patrick in pictures as she heads to Dover
As Danica Patrick heads to one of her favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series venues at Dover International Speedway, let's take a look back at her career on and off the track.

TattooNOW: Jeff Gogue seminar in Easthampton MA Sunday Sept 25th!
September 25th 1PM at Off the Map Studios 84 Cottage St Easthampton MA 01027 Reserve your ticket before they sell out! After 16 years of tattooing and over eight years teaching seminars I have learned what is important to being a tattooer and how to connect with your clients. I help you learn how to […]
TattooNOW: SOMA ZOLD VTC Film
Check out this film from SOMA ZOLD!
TattooNOW: Venetian Tattoo Gathering recap video is here!
Venetian Tattoo Gathering recap and DVD preview Venetian Tattoo Gathering After Party 2016 sponsored by Intenze
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
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTION MANAGER - TATTOONOW The focus of this position is to support TattooNOW, technology department of Off the Map inc. The purpose of this position is to facilitate technology product delivery for TattooNOW, a division of Off the Map. The role manages the day to day technology that powers Off the Map and over […]
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: 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: 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 […]

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