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Dicom Transportation Group gets American investor
CHICAGO, Illinois – A Montreal-based LTL company has a new American backer. […]
Dana introduces new lightweight medium-duty drive axles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dana has introduced two new lightweight Spicer S140 Series axles for medium-duty applications. […]
TMD Friction offering free brake training
TROY, Mich. -- TMD Friction has announced its one-day training classes will be offered May 14, Aug. 13 and Nov. 12, 2014. […]
Eaton, Cummins broaden powertrain collaboration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eaton and Cummins have expanded their SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain offerings. […]
Port Metro Vancouver prepares for truckers' strike
Vancouver, B.C. -- Port Metro Vancouver is readying itself for labour unrest by upping its security measures. […]
Container truckers reject deal at Port Metro Vancouver
Strike on. Starting early Monday morning, unionized container truck drivers will be walking the picket line at Port Metro Vancouver. […]
Accuride introduces lighter-weight aluminum wheel, eyes global expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Accuride has introduced a new aluminum wheel it claims to be the lightest in the market. […]
Idle Smart adds Battery Protect
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Idle Smart, maker of an automatic engine start/stop system it says can reduce overnight idling by 70%, has added a Battery Protect feature. […]
Fuel Defend brings full suite of security products to market
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Fuel Defend is bringing to market a full line of products that will defend against more than just fuel theft. […]
Ontario could allow trailer tails by April
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- ATDynamics has announced it’s on pace to deploy 200,00 trailer tails by 2017, including some in Canada, where provinces could begin approving their use as early as this April. […]
Westcan Bulk Transport turns 50
EDMONTON, Alta. – It’s a golden year for Westcan Bulk Transport, as 2014 is the 50th anniversary of the company’s creation. […]
Truckers reach settlement at Port Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. – On the same day a mediator was appointed to settle a number of long-held outstanding grievances between truck drivers and their employers, a tentative deal was reached to end the labour unrest at Port Metro Vancouver. […]
Trailer manufacturer turns 100
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- It was party time for the Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, as the company celebrated its 100th year in business. […]
ATDynamics to provide trailer tail/side skirt packages
HAYWARD, Calif. – ATDynamics says it will be packaging its trailer tails with trailer side skirts, to provide complete packages capable of improving fuel economy by 9.6-11.2%. […]
Espar introduces natural gas-powered cab heater
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Espar has introduced a new Airtronic NG Commercial air heater that’s powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), designed for natural gas-powered vehicles. […]
Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar announced it will be adding selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment to its MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines, completing its mid-range engine transition to SCR. […]

Diesel Edges Up 0.5¢ to $4.021 Per Gallon; Price Is Highest in Almost a Year
Diesel rose a half-cent to $4.021 per gallon, its sixth increase in seven weeks and the highest price in almost a year, the Department of Energy reported March 10. […]
HOS Rules Continue to Hurt Drivers, Execs Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fleet executives said last year's changes to the hours-of-service rule continue to take a bite out of drivers' take-home pay and further complicate efforts to retain drivers. […]
Technology Could Reduce Costs, Increase Safety, OEM Executive Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Developing technologies will continue to reshape the trucking industry through reduced maintenance costs, increased safety due to lower driver fatigue and higher fuel efficiency, a Volvo Group official said here during a presentation at Heavy Duty Dialogue. […]
Vancouver Port Truckers Reject Agreement, Begin Strike
Unionized truckers at Port Metro Vancouver rejected a tentative agreement that had been brokered late last week to resolve simmering disputes, and began a strike at the port March 10. […]
UShip Integrates with eBay for Larger-Than-Parcel Shipping
Online shipping market operator uShip Inc. said it has reached an agreement with eBay Inc. to incorporate uShip-powered shipping options for eBay categories that frequently involve larger-than-parcel goods heavier than 150 pounds. […]
U.S. Gasoline Declines to $3.294 a Gallon in Lundberg Survey
The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps fell 1.69 cents to $3.294 a gallon in the past two weeks, according to Lundberg Survey Inc. […]
Cass Freight Index Declines in February
The Cass Freight Index, a measure of shipping activity in trucking and other transportation modes, dropped in February while expenditures rose, Cass Information Systems said. […]
Safeway, Albertson's to Merge
Grocery retailers Safeway Inc. and Albertson's have agreed to merge, creating a network of 2,400 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 20 manufacturing plants in the United States. […]
Trucking Jobs Unchanged as U.S. Unemployment Rises
Payrolls in the trucking industry did not change in February from January while the overall economy added jobs and the unemployment rate rose, the Labor Department said March 7. […]
Trade Deficit Little Changed in January
The U.S. trade deficit was little changed in January as imports and exports grew, the Commerce Department reported March 7. […]
Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises in February
Intermodal rail volume for February rose 1.1% compared with the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads reported. […]

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 […]

2004 Video: Democrats Defend Freddie/Fannie From Regulation

Simply incredible!!!

Sheer Hatred

Watch for the sheer hatred that can be seen in Jack Cafferty’s face against Sarah Palin. Jack, do you still hate your Mom?

One Night of Sin

“We Have The Power” Movie Trailer

Wow !!!!!

Fact Check

Dome…

Biden Dropping Out, Hillary Coming In As VP

Now we know what Bill Clinton and Barack Obama discussed at their recent meeting in Clinton’s Harlem office. On or about October 5th, Biden will excuse himself from the ticket, citing health problems, and he will be replaced by Hillary. This is timed to occur after the VP debate on 10/2.

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Lately I’ve been talking about the PetMeds.Com discount code offer. I found out earlier today that PetMeds.Com has a sale going on FrontLine, a product that eliminates the flea and tick problem for dogs. The great thing about it is that you can continue to use the special “TOM” discount code on checkout to get [...]

Playing Footsies With The Devil

Animosity is Satanic energy. Harboring animosity is playing footsies with the Devil.

Blue Oval bruisers: Team Penske leading 2014 Ford brigade
Along with being arguably the fastest organization of all so far this year, Team Penske is the class of the Ford camp -- and the gap back to Roush Fenway and others isn't even close, Larry Mac opines. […]
Who's that WAG? Keselowski's girlfriend in Victory Lane
There's a new WAG in town. This weekend -- thanks to two trips to Victory Lane -- we got our first glimpse of Brad Keselowski's current girlfriend, Paige White. […]
Opinion: New method of Chase qualification is a winner
The gamble taken by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and crew chief Steve Letarte at Las Vegas wouldn't have happened under the pre-2014 championship format, which put less emphasis on race victories. […]
Race recap: Brad Keselowski captures thriller in Sin City
Race recap: Brad Keselowski captures thriller in Sin City […]
Second not satisfying: Junior irked with runner-up finish in Vegas
NASCAR's most popular driver narrowly missed out on his second victory in three races, but being in contention to win and continuing his stellar start to the season was of little consolation to him. […]
Record-breaking year: 2014 NASCAR season off to flying start
NASCAR on FOX announcer and three-time Sprint Cup champ Darrell Waltrip says these are the fastest cars in the history of the sport. They have to be, or we wouldn't be breaking all these records, right? […]
Power Rankings: It's Dale Jr. vs. Keselowski, but who's on top?
'Bad Brad' was the big winner in Sin City but Dale Earnhardt Jr., winner of the 2014 Daytona 500, finished a strong second after running out of gas while leading with half a lap to go. […]
Photo excitement: Nonstop action in Sin City
Check out all the action as Brad Keselowski and Dale Earnhardt Jr. duel to a last minute lead swap. Plus, this exciting gallery of photos captures loads of pre-race action. […]
Brad Keselowski wins in Vegas as Dale Earnhardt Jr. runs out of fuel
Dale Earnhardt Jr. looked as if he was on his way to his second win in three races, but when the fuel ran dry Brad Keselowski capitalized and scored the win. […]
Stewart-Haas Racing busts in Las Vegas
Sometimes in Las Vegas, the house wins and you bust. That was the situation for Stewart-Haas Racing during Sunday's Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. […]

Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: Tattoo Tempo: A first tattoo is born....
At long last, its NEW TIME LAPSE VIDEO DAY! This newest installment of Tattoo Tempo features Lindsey and chronicles her very first tattoo: a mandala on her stomach just under the sternum. Lindsey provided a couple of examples of the style of work she liked so I created a structure similar to those examples and then added and/or revised that structure to incl […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Spring into Inspiration!
We're slowly but surely inching towards Springtime here in New England and we couldn't be happier to welcome the warmer temperatures, sunshine and growth! Spring is a motivating time to consider how to bring renewal and inspiration to the forefront of your mind. Perhaps you have plans to live healthier; be it through a new hobby, healthier eating h […]
TattooNOW: Live stream tonight featuring great music and tattoos!
ALL NEW EPISODE THIS SUNDAY featuring The Dire Honeys, Bob Tyrrell, Michelle Maddison and special guest Chet Zar! This Sunday March 9th from 8-11PM join the live stream and chat on TattooNOWTV.com! We'll also be announcing the first winner of the instagram contest! You can enter into the sweepstakes by tagging any of your tattoos with: @TattooNOW_dot_co […]
Hyperspace Studios: Coming in April: Reinventing The Tattoo Immersive Webinar!
For a decade and a half now I'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's an educational program that has been attended by many artists who are now among the industry's […]
Tattoo Education: Coming in April: Reinventing The Tattoo Immersive Webinar!
For a decade and a half now I'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's an educational program that has been attended by many artists who are now among the industry's […]
Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: UPDATES: The Order of the Ritual Arts
My world is in transition. I'm getting about two steps away from finishing sooo much work then, BOOM! New things/projects/obstacles keep knocking me back. I am feeling pretty confident however that everything is in place for the new staff members to begin work next month! This expansion couldn't come at a better time, aside from the obvious benefit […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: 2 Years and Counting...
Two years ago on March 10th Off the Map Tattoo teamed up with world renowned artist Jeff Gogue to open it's Northwest shop in the quaint little town of Grants Pass, Oregon. Time sure does fly and we've seen innumerable changes since then. One quality we maintain consistently through it all is our professional and positive atmosphere with a helpful […]
Tattoo Education: Coming up in April: Guy Aitchison Seminar at the Hell City Tattoo Fest!
With the tattoo art form spreading into every conceivable artistic style, it's important to take a step back every now and then and ask: What does this need to succeed as a tattoo? The question of longevity is the obvious issue, but the larger underlying importance of giving your work strength and clarity is not just about durability across time, but re […]
David Mushaney Tattoos: March 2014
Hello All! I just got back to my studio, Rebel Muse, in Lewisville, Tx after another tattoo convention. My wife and I went to Fort Myers, Florida for the Ink Life Tour. I had a badass client come in and we worked on an abstract style, music inspired full sleeve the entire weekend. Thanks Kelvee for sitting so well! Here are a few pictures from the weekend.. […]
Jeff Norton Tattoos: Shirts and sweatshirts!
Super stoked to share with you guys the mock up for shirts and sweatshirts that will be available within the next two weeks. Shirts and sweatshirts will feature the logo I had created for the Evergreen Tattoo Convention. It was a last minute thing I had thrown together for the convention, but the logo grew on me so much I think I'm going to start using […]

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