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Prestone publishes educational white paper on coolants
TORONTO, Ont. -- Are you having a hard time keeping your OATs, NOATs and HOATs straight? Prestone has just published a four-page white paper on heavy-duty engine coolants, that describes key differences between the various coolants on the...
Job fair to be held in Burlington June 7
BURLINGTON, Ont. -- A number of trucking companies are coming together June 7 for a career fair.
More medium-heavy-duty trucks will be sold in 2014
Mountain View, Calif. – Global sales of medium-heavy-duty trucks are expected to be up in 2014.
Ontario Truck Driving Championships set for July 11-12; follow the action with trucknews.com
BARRIE, Ont. -- The Ontario Truck Driving Championships are set for July 11-12 at the Barrie Molson Centre and Truck News, part of the Transportation Media group of publications, is proud to be joining this important industry event as the...
Kenworth parts and service dealership opens in Quebec
MONT-LAURIER, Que. -- A rural area northwest of Montreal has a new Kenworth parts and service facility.
Inland Kenworth relocates Campbell River dealership
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. -- Inland Kenworth has moved its Campbell River dealership to a larger location – a new full-service facility with state-of-art equipment and service support.
Ontario towing industry to be subjected to CVOR
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario government intends to change the way tow truck drivers and the towing industry are regulated.
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.

Motorola to Sell Enterprise Business to Zebra for $3.45 Billion
Motorola Solutions Inc. has agreed to sell its Enterprise business - including the handheld computers and scanners it offers to the transportation industry - to Zebra Technologies Corp. for $3.45 billion.
Hub Group Reports Lower 1Q Profit, Citing Weather
Hub Group Inc. said its first-quarter profit slipped from a year ago, citing "extreme weather in many markets," although its revenue improved.
Warburg Pincus Agrees to Buy EFS
Private-equity firm Warburg Pincus announced an agreement to acquire Electronic Funds Source, which provides fuel card and other fleet-payment services.
Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV Sign Merger Agreement
Germany-based ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd said it has signed a binding agreement to merge with Chilean counterpart Cia. Sud Americana de Vapores to form the world's fourth-largest container shipping company.
Police Arrest Suspect in K.C. Highway Shootings
Kansas City, Mo., police arrested a man suspected in a series of shootings on highways around the city that injured three people and had drivers on edge for the past month, the Kansas City Star reported.
Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 9.3% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 9.3% in the week ended April 12 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
SoCal Ports' March Container Traffic Rebounds
Container traffic at the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach jumped more than 20% in March after a decline in February.
iTECH: To Share or Not To Share
On the plus side, sharing information about the best ways to use technology helps the trucking industry become more efficient and successful. Some companies also find that technology can be a powerful marketing tool. Shippers often want their carriers, brokers and logistics companies to have sophisticated systems, so there's an advantage to publicizing […]
Freight Transportation Seen Lagging in Tech Applications
The freight transportation industry is still catching up with technology," said Matt Ziegler, president of ZMac Transportation Solutions.
Union Pacific's 1Q Earnings Jump 14%
Union Pacific Corp.'s first-quarter earnings jumped 14% to $1.1 billion, or $2.38 a share, the company reported April 17. Revenue rose 6.6% to $5.64 billion.
Manufacturing Expands in Philadelphia Area
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded in April, the Federal Reserve Bank in that district said April 17.

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: Best victory celebrations of the 2014 season
Enjoy a full gallery of images from the best victory celebration from the first eight races of the 2014 season.
Family affair: Relationship between Elliotts reaches beyond racing
Jeff Hammond says Bill Elliott and his son Chase are displaying what NASCAR is all about. As Chase Elliott continues to win races and advance his career, the bond will only grow stronger.
Photos: Best paint schemes of the 2014 NASCAR season
Check out a gallery of the best paint schemes seen thus far in the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
On top of the pit box: Teams must evaluate what is needed
Crew chiefs must ask themselves many questions about their teams. The next race at Richmond represents the beginning of a long, grinding stretch of the season.
How some of your favorite drivers spend their spring break
See how some of NASCAR's brightest stars spend their down time. Just don't get jealous over some of the exotic locales they choose to visit during the rare weekend when they aren't racing.
Toy story: What your Mustang does while you're away
What games your toy Mustang plays while you're away.
Spring break: How some of your favorite drivers spend their time off
See how some of NASCAR's brightest stars spend their down time. Just don't get jealous over some of the exotic locales they choose to visit during the rare weekend when they aren't racing.
Winners & Losers: Who is most improved from this time in 2013?
With the first off weekend of the Sprint Cup season here, it's time to explore who has made the biggest points gains -- and who has experienced the steepest dropoffs -- from exactly one year ago.
VIDEO: Some teams deserve weekend off -- and some don't
Jeff Hammond says teams off to a hot start, like the No. 88 crew led by driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., deserve to take this weekend off. Other teams need to use it to try and get better.
Photos: Fast cars and fun times for NASCAR fans
NASCAR fans are some of the best in all of sports, and whenever they head to a race good times are always had. Check out a gallery of their at-track festivities.

Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Canyon Webb Judges Local Tattoo Contest!
The Rogue Community College Tattoo Pageant is coming right up! It will take place on Thursday, April 24th from 6-8pm in the Rogue Building on Redwood Campus right here in Grants Pass. Admission is FREE and this event is open to the public. Our very own resident artist Canyon Webb will be amongst the judges of this pageant and will also be available from 2-4p […]
David Mushaney Tattoos: Hell City Killumbus 2014
Had a blast last weekend at Hell City in Columbus, Ohio! Liz Cook and I shared a booth, representing our studio Rebel Muse Tattoo. I had the honor of tattooing three great clients that weekend and had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people from the tattoo industry. Working on an art deco side piece on Friday at Hell City Killumbus. Rebel Muse booth wi […]
Guy Aitchison: Hot Off The Presses- Two New Guy Aitchison Prints
It#39;s been a while since I#39;ve added new art prints to our catalog, so I#39;m excited to announce these two new medium-sized affordable giclee prints, based on two paintings that I completed for themed art shows over the past two months. Zero Hour is about my experience of time- there#39;s just never enough of it for all the competing priorities and onru […]
Jeff Norton Tattoos: Off the Map NW
Just getting home and unpacking from an amazing and inspiring week up at Off the Map Tattoo Northwest. As expected, I#39;m returning home with a whole new ambition and fire for my craft. Before heading up each time, I always get a nervousness in my stomach of what I#39;m going to do and experience there and its always more then I can imagine or hope for. I#3 […]
Hyperspace Studios: Hot Off The Presses- Two New Guy Aitchison Prints
It#39;s been a while since I#39;ve added new art prints to our catalog, so I#39;m excited to announce these two new medium-sized affordable giclee prints, based on two paintings that I completed for themed art shows over the past two months. Zero Hour is about my experience of time- there#39;s just never enough of it for all the competing priorities and onru […]
Mario Sanchez: Dortmund Convention Coming Soon!!!
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The Gallery Of Tattoo: Buona Pasqua!!
BUONA PASQUA A TUTTI!!! informiamo la gentile clientela che lunedigrave; 21, martedigrave; 22 ,mercoledigrave; 23 e venerdigrave; 25 Aprile lo studio rimarragrave; chiuso!!! Giovedigrave; 24 e sabato26 Aprile saremo aperti. vi aspettiamo numerosi!!! Un saluto dallo staff. […]
Guy Aitchison: Finally Available: Guy Aitchison's Technique DVD
For a decade and a half now Irsquo;ve been perfecting my Reinventing The Tattoo curriculum, which teaches some of the fundamentals of artistic design in a way that can be applied toward making your tattoo work stronger, more dynamic, and more unique. It aims to balance understanding of artistic essentials with cutting-edge technical knowledge to give student […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: The British Are Coming!
We#39;re super excited for our British friends Matt Roberts and Jo Harrison to spend some time with us in Grants Pass, Oregon! Matt will be tattooing our very own Jeff Gogue and Jo has some awesome projects in the works as well. Not only are they tattooing during their stay from April 17th to the 26th, but they will both be continuing their tattoos in progre […]
Tattoo Education: Finally Available: Guy Aitchison's Technique DVD
For a decade and a half now Irsquo;ve been perfecting my Reinventing The Tattoo curriculum, which teaches some of the fundamentals of artistic design in a way that can be applied toward making your tattoo work stronger, more dynamic, and more unique. It aims to balance understanding of artistic essentials with cutting-edge technical knowledge to give student […]

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