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Freightliner announces new options for vocational trucks
NAPA VALLEY, Cali. — Freightliner, in its ongoing quest to control the vocational truck market, has added new options to its M2 and SD truck models. “We are dedicated to providing our vocational customers with a breadth of options that…
How Freightliner conquered the vocational truck market
Five years ago, Freightliner set out to become a vocational truck leader. Now it claims it has accomplished that goal. Here's how they did it.
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Freightliner looks to limit downtime to three days, max
NAPA VALLEY, Cali. — Freightliner has set an internal goal to limit the downtime of its vehicles to no more than three days, for even major repairs. Richard Howard, the company’s newly appointed senior vice-president of sales and marketing, revealed…
Caesar Transport celebrates 30 years of business
TORONTO, Ont. — Today, Caesar Transport of Etobicoke, Ont. celebrated a milestone. This year marks the 30th year the company has been in business. “We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support and loyalty,” the company…
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Accuride retains Specialty Sales & Marketing
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In order to cater to its growing Canadian Market, Accuride announced today that it has retained the services of Specialty Sales and Marketing (SS&M). This retention will allow Accuride to access SS&M’s large network of sales representatives.…
Truck researcher disproves a productivity report that attempts to ‘smear our industry’
ARLINGTON, Va. –Today, a leading transportation researcher exposed the truth of a misleading truck productivity report. “It has been demonstrated to a reasonable certainty the crash analysis suffered from numerous fatal errors. Trucks are misclassified,” said Daniel Blower, an associate…
Truckload freight costs dips slightly: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shipping dipped slightly (1.2%) in May according to the Canadian General Freight Index, that was published today. The Base Rate Index also decreased by 1% when compared to April’s…
Trucking invests $7.5 billion a year in safety: ATA to Congress
Washington, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) told Congress today that the trucking industry invests more than $7.5 billion every year in preventing crashes on US highways. “The trucking industry places safety at the top of its priority list,”…
Fleet Sentiment Survey confirms tightening capacity at truck fleets
COLUMBUS, OH – Conducted in July by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR), the Q3 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey validates the tightening shipping capacity at truck fleets. Those who took the survey indicated in their responses regarding a fleet’s capacity…
Ryder offers promotion on refrigerated truck warranty
MIAMI, Fla. – Announced today, Ryder System is launching its “Keep It Cool” promotion though the United States and Canada. The promotion begins on September, and offers a free one-year warranty on qualified refrigerated trucks. The warranty covers both the…
Anne Ferro of FMCSA resigns
ARLINGTON, Va. – Announced late last week, Anne Ferro, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administrator resigned her post. The American Trucking Associations president and CEO, Bill Graves said: “In her time with FMCSA, Administrator Ferro was a passionate…

House, Senate Send $10.8B Highway Trust Fund Fix to President
A $10.8 billion bill to boost the Highway Trust Fund through May passed the House and Senate on July 31, shortly before lawmakers left Washington for a five-week recess.
YRC Worldwide Reduces Second-Quarter Loss
YRC Worldwide Inc. narrowed its second-quarter loss to $4.9 million, or 16 cents per share, from $15.1 million, or $1.72 per share, and raised revenue 6% to $1.32 billion.
Law Enforcement Disparities Create Uneven Playing Fields, Study Shows
State law enforcement disparities create uneven safety playing fields for carriers that have different operating patterns and mileage exposure, according to an American Transportation Research Institute study released July 31.
Profit Rises 27% at Old Dominion
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. said second-quarter net income improved 27% to $73.8 million, or 86 cents per share, as freight volumes and rates increased.
ArcBest Net More Than Triples
ArcBest Corp. more than tripled second-quarter net income to $17.2 million, or 63 cents per share, driven by stronger less-than-truckload and logistics results.
Meritor Posts Fiscal 3Q Profit
Truck component supplier Meritor Inc. reported net income of $234 million, or 2.31 per share, in its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, reversing a loss of $38 million, or 39 cents, in the same period last year.
USA Truck Reports First Profit in Three Years
USA Truck Inc. reported its first quarter of positive income in three years on improved revenue, especially in its logistics business.
Jobless Claims in Past Month Drop to Eight-Year Low
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment insurance benefits over the past month than at any time in more than eight years, signaling employers are hanging on to workers as demand improves.
Con-way's 2Q Income Improves
Con-way Inc.'s second-quarter profit rose as its truckload, less-than-truckload and logistics operations all improved.
Roadrunner's Second-Quarter Income Rises
Roadrunner Transportation Systems' second-quarter net income increased to $14.8 million, or 38 cents per share, from $14 million, or 37 cents.
Daimler Trucks North America's Vocational Truck Sales Rise
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. - Daimler Trucks North America said it is reaping returns in sales of heavy- and medium-duty vocational trucks based on the investments and planning that started during the depths of the recession.

Chasing history: Dillon, Larson in position to reach Chase as rookies
After posting top-10 finishes on the same day for the first time all season on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson and Austin Dillon are in position to make the Chase.
How NASCAR pit crews are turning to football world for next generation
Coy Wire goes inside Hendrick Motorsports to see how NASCAR pit crews are utilizing former football players to build better pit crews.
No more cheerleader? Junior not looking for clone of Steve Letarte
When team owner Rick Hendrick moved crew chief Steve Letarte from Jeff Gordon's No. 24 team to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 team before the 2011 season, the decision was widely viewed as an attempt to pair Earnhardt Jr. with a pit boss who would serve as a cheerleader of sorts.
Jeff Hammond has advice for lame-duck Carl Edwards
Jeff Hammond tells Carl Edwards to keep an open mind to ease his transition to his next race team.
Report: NASCAR fan has $20k worth of memorabilia stolen from house
For anyone who's ever spent their hard earned money on NASCAR merchandise and collectibles, this one hurts a little.
Mark Martin returns to Roush Fenway as driver development coach
As a driver at Roush Fenway Racing from 1988-2006, Mark Martin won 83 races across NASCAR's national series and was the Sprint Cup Series' championship runner-up four times while helping the organization become one of the best in the sport.
Danger zone: Was Indy Kahne's last chance to race way into Chase?
Even though he had a great run at last Sunday's Brickyard 400, Kasey Kahne still is winless in 2014.
Finer points: Larry Mac explains why NASCAR stuck it to Hamlin
Larry McReynolds explains the rules infraction that resulted in Denny Hamlin's 75-point penalty, as well as a fine and suspension for crew chief Darian Grubb.
Zest returning as primary sponsor for Stenhouse in 2015
The Zest soap brand will be back on board Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 16 Ford as a primary sponsor in 2015.
Mother Hubbard! It's Bad British Commentary: NASCAR Edition
What happens when you combine racing highlights with a British guy who knows nothing about NASCAR? A jolly good time, that's what. Take a listen to Bad British Commentary: NASCAR Edition.

TattooNOW: Off the Map LIVE! Added to Another Station!
Thank you to Urbana Public Television for picking up Off the Map LIVE!. Since 1995, UPTV has provided the Urbana-Champaign, Illinois area with local programming on community issues and events and is currently broadcasting to 42,000 subscribers. With the addition of UPTV, Off the Map LIVE! is now beaming directly into over 100,000 homes. Do you want to see Of […]
Ryan and Brooke Cook Tattoos: In Madrid
Ryan and Brooke will be in Madrid, Spain until August 16th. The easiest way to contact them while they are away is through their personal facebook accounts. http://www.facebook.com/ryancooktattoos or http://www.facebook.com/brookecooktattoos Howard Neal will be in the studio to do tattoos during that time. http://www.facebook.com/the.artist.howard.neal And T […]
TattooNOW: Check out this interview with Damon Conklin, Markus Lenhard, Adrian Dominic and more!
First up is Markus Lenhard from outside Berlin Germany. He talks about how to put large scale tattoo clients at ease, what types of art and reference inspires him, how he learned to tattoo, and people of walmart among other things. Damon Conklin took a break from hosting the Seattle Tattoo Convention to beam in! He talks about the stress of running conventio […]
Vertigo Gallery: Upcoming Conventions!
We#39;ll be visiting the Portland Tattoo Expo October 10th to the 12th. You can click the poster below to set up an appointment. […]
TattooNOW: Responsive Basic websites highlight two!
Earlier this week we took a look at the latest upgrade to our entry level websites. Below you#39;ll see 3 other basic websites which includes 2 studios Red Arbor LLC, Vertigo Tattoo Gallery amp; a personal page for artist Leif Hansen. Desktop: VertigoGalleryTattoo.com Tablet: RedArborLLC.com Mobile- LeifHansenTattooer.com The basic websites start at $500 and […]
Jessica Weichers Tattoos: Seed of Life Opening!!
Hello everyone!! I am very happy to announce that all of the city inspections and licensing has now been completed!! I will be opening the shop this Friday, August 1!!! We will be open 11am-7pm, our normal hours. Feel free to swing by and say hello, check out portfolios and talk with the new artist in town!! Normal business hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm. I wi […]
Benchmark Tattoo: New Art Opening This Friday
Benchmark Tattoo and Gallery is pleased to announce we will be having our next art opening with Minneapolis artist Kyle Voightlander. The event will be this Friday August !, 2014 at Benchmark Tattoo and Gallery 1831 E. 8th Street Unit G102 Duluth, Minnesota 55812 from 6-10pm. All works displayed are available and prints will also be on hand for purchase alon […]
Sorin Gabor Tattoos: Soringabor.com is up bio organic, bio mech, skulls, flowers contact me!
Very excited to have a website thanks to TattooNOW and Off the Map tattoo in Easthampton, MA. I will be posting info on my guest spots and travel plans as well as tattoos, artwork, and art for sale. If you are interested in getting work by me or artwork, contact me here. I am at Eclectic Tattoo in Northridgeville OH and would love to do bio-organic, bio-mech […]
The Gallery Of Tattoo: Dermal Tattoo!!
DermalTa2!!!!! New service!!!! Fatti un tattoo con all#39;interno un microdermal, e il microdermal lo pagherai scontato del 50%!!!! Chiama in negozio : per ulteriori info […]
Depiction Tattoo Gallery: CowTown Tattoo Expo
Depiction Tattoo Gallery will be attending the CowTown Invitational Tattoo Expo in Ft. Worth, October 3rd - 5th! Flyers and promotional cards available in shop! Bring with you a non-perishable food item and get $5 OFF admission. -or- Stop by the shop and pick up a card to receive the promo-code to get $5 OFF online admission. For more information visit our e […]

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