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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…
Consolidated Fastfrate celebrates 50 years, shifts business strategy
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate on Wednesday kicked off a series of coast-to-coast celebrations of its 50-year history and recognized the contributions of its longest-serving employees. All employees who have served for 20 years or longer will be recognized at…
New truck speed limiter adjusts to local speed limits
CALGARY, Alta. – Magtec Products and SpeedGuage are bringing to market an aftermarket truck speed limiter that adheres to local speed limits. SpeedGuage will serve as a reseller of the SafeSpeed service to the fleet telematics sector, the companies announced.…
CITT elects new Toronto-area executive council
TORONTO, Ont. – Duane Chiasson will once again serve as chairman of the Toronto Area Council of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). He was elected to the position on Aug. 31 at the Council’s general meeting. Vice-chair…
Are you ready for ELDs?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Attention US fleets and those Canadian fleets who operate on American soil: Are you prepared for the ELD mandate? With the US ELD mandate deadline coming in closer than many fleets are prepared for, PeopleNet took the…

Quick Delivery Shopping Competition Heats Up With Entry of Google Express
Google launched its Express online shopping service in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Sept. 28, as the search engine giant continues to expand the program across the country.
Two-Truck Platoons Increasingly Realistic, NACFE Says
Commercial truck platooning is increasingly realistic, with key foundational technologies already in the marketplace and testing under way, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency said in a report issued Sept. 28.
Treatment Could Lower Crash Risk for Truckers With Sleep Apnea
Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.
OPEC Agrees to Cut Oil Production; Pump Prices Likely to Rise
OPEC agreed to cut production for the first time in eight years, according to a delegate briefed on the matter, sending oil prices more than 6% higher as Saudi Arabia and Iran wrong-footed traders who expected a continuation of the pump-at-will policy the group adopted in 2014.
Appeals Court Rejects XPO Bid to Invalidate Texas Union Vote
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected XPO Logistics' bid to throw out an unfavorable union representation vote at Laredo, Texas, during 2014.
Navistar's SuperTruck Concept, CatalIST, Demonstrates Engine and Fuel Efficiency
Navistar Inc. is the fourth and final original equipment manufacturer to produce a SuperTruck concept vehicle: CatalIST, a modified ProStar tractor hooked to an altered 53-foot Wabash National Corp. trailer.
Uber to Move Freight, Target Trucking for the Long Haul
SAN FRANCISCO - With its recent acquisition of self-driving truck startup Otto, Uber Technologies Inc. is plotting its entry into the longhaul trucking business, aiming to establish itself as a freight hauler and a technology partner for the industry.
Daimler Trucks North America, Wabash National Issue Safety Recalls
Daimler Trucks North America and Wabash National Corp. have issued voluntary recalls, respectively, on about 1,160 Freightliner and Western Star trucks and 2,400 converter dolly trailers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website safercar.gov reported.
Utility Introduces Lighter Flatbed Trailer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. introduced its new 4000AE flatbed trailer.
Volkswagen Trucks Unit Allocates Development Projects Within Scania, MAN
Volkswagen AG's heavy-truck business assigned development of components for its largest vehicles to Swedish brand Scania, while MAN will be in charge of mid-sized and smaller models to reduce costs by eliminating duplicated work.
Maersk Raided in South African Shipping Collusion Probe
South Africa's Competition Commission searched the premises of six shipping companies, including AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, as part of an investigation into allegations that they colluded to fix incremental cargo rates between Asia and South Africa.

The Elder Statesman: Rusty Wallace - 'NASCAR Race Hub'
Danielle Trotta sits down with Rusty Wallace to see what it took to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title in 1989.
Tony Stewart talks final eight races of Sprint Cup career
Tony Stewart joins the 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew via satellite to chat about the final stretch of his Sprint Cup career.
Jones tries to rebound after crash in Xfinity Chase opener
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Erik Jones was the top seed at the start of the inaugural Chase in the Xfinity Series, but a wreck with 10 laps remaining in the opening race has dropped him to ninth in the standings.
How aware are drivers of points during an elimination race?
Drew Blickensderfer and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. join the 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew to chat points racing during elimination races in the Chase.
Stewart weary as he tries to race his way into 2nd round
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Tony Stewart is at peace with however his final season in NASCAR comes to an end.
Tony Stewart talks about his racing plans for 2017
Tony Stewart discussed his plans after the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, which will keep him busy on and off the race track.
Charlotte Motor Speedway gets jump start on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October and Charlotte Motor Speedway held an event on Wednesday to prepare for the Drive for the Cure 300 XFINITY Series race on Oct. 7.
Defending Sprint Cup champ Kyle Busch honored at the White House
Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team spent the day in Washington D.C.
NASCAR potentially removing over-the-wall pit crew member
Chad Knaus and AJ Allmendinger join the 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew to discuss the potential removal of an over-the-wall crew member for 2017.
XFINITY driver Ryan Reed to attempt Sprint Cup debut at Talladega
The No. 99 will return to the Sprint Cup Series when XFINITY Series driver Ryan Reed attempts debut at Talladega Superspeedway.

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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