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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. […]
US trucking conditions improve as rate increases take hold
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Trucking conditions in the US entered “very positive territory” in January, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index compiled by FTR. […]
NTEA opens Canadian office
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, has announced the opening of its first Canadian office. […]
Mediator named to head-off Port Metro Vancouver strike
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A mediator has been appointed to help settle a dispute between unionized container truckers and Port Metro Vancouver. […]
Isuzu names Canadian head
TORONTO, Ont. – Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada Inc. has changed the way its Canadian operations are managed. […]
Allison claims new transmission programming delivers 20% fuel savings
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission says it has developed a new fuel-efficiency package that can improve fuel mileage by 20%. […]
Mack Trucks launches Road Choice
Greensboro, N.C. -- Mack Trucks Inc. has launched a new line of private label parts. […]
ATA says Obama's proposed budget doesn't help trucking
ARLINGTON, Virginia – American truckers are unhappy with a budget that seems to favour rail over trucking. […]
Mack reveals new logo, tagline
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks has given its 114-year-old brand a touch-up, debuting a new logo and slogan at the ConExpo construction trade show. […]
New Bendix brake options for Kenworth
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Truck buyers now have one more option to look at on Kenworth Truck Company’s spec sheet. […]
Changes to the board of Trucking HR Canada
TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is welcoming a new board member and saying good-bye to a departing one. […]
UPS buys propane trucks for US delivery fleet
ATLANTA, ga.--UPS said it will purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. The investment in propane vehicles and infrastructure is approximately $70 million, the company announced... […]
OEM panel discusses alternative fuels and other ways to go green
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Natural gas trucks could soon comprise 10% of the Class 8 market, OEM representatives speaking at the Green Truck Summit agreed. The only point of contention is just how long it will take to get there. […]
Navistar posts $248M Q1 loss
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International posted a first quarter loss of US$248 million due to lower sales volumes and weaker military demand. […]

Gasoline Price Dips Slightly in Lundberg Survey
The average U.S. retail price of a gallon of gasoline was $3.294 on Feb. 7, a slight decrease from two weeks prior, according to Lundberg Survey Inc. […]
Cass Freight Index Falls in January
The Cass Freight Index, a measure of shipping activity in trucking and other transportation modes, dropped in January while expenditures rose, Cass Information Systems said. […]
Postal Service Narrows Loss in 1Q
The U.S. Postal Service lost less money in its first fiscal quarter than the same period last year as it cut costs and increased revenue from its shipping and packing business. […]
Echo Global's Income Declines
Echo Global Logistics Inc. said its profit fell in the fourth quarter due to weak demand in November that only partially recovered in December. […]
American Axle's Fourth-Quarter Profit Drops
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings reported its fourth-quarter profit declined on costs associated with debt refinancing. […]
Trucking Adds 3,200 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Falls to 5-Year Low of 6.6%
Trucking accounted for 3,200 of the 113,000 jobs added in January, and the U.S. unemployment rate fell to a five-year low of 6.6%, the Labor Department reported Feb. 7. […]
4.1% Rise in Retail Sales Predicted for 2014
Retail sales are projected to increase 4.1% in 2014 as the economy continues to improve, the National Retail Federation said. […]
Intermodal Rail Traffic Hits Record in January
The weekly average intermodal rail volume for January rose to the highest level on record for the month, the Association of American Railroads reported. […]
Union Pacific Names Lance Fritz President
Union Pacific Corp. announced that it has named Lance Fritz president of Union Pacific Railroad, its chief operating company. […]
Daimler's Truck Earnings Nearly Double While Company's Profit Falls
Daimler AG said fourth-quarter earnings at its global truck division nearly doubled from a year ago, but companywide profit declined. […]
Cummins' Profit Grows in 4Q
Cummins Inc. reported higher fourth-quarter profit than the same period a year ago as sales increased in North America and Europe. […]

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 […]

EVIDENCE FOUND!!! Clinton administration’s “BANK AFFIRMATIVE ACTION” They forced banks to make BAD LOANS and ACORN and Obama’s tie to all of it!!!

Truck champ Crafton on standby for Sprint Cup start
Truck Series champion Matt Crafton will be on standby at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend for Paul Menard as the driver awaits the birth of his first child. […]
VIDEO: The Mock Run with Kaitlyn Vincie -- Grab some buns
VIDEO: The Mock Run with Kaitlyn Vincie -- Grab some buns […]
EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Trotta interviews Stewart on Race Hub
EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Trotta inteviews Stewart on Race Hub […]
VIDEO: DW talks 'Smokey and the Bandit' with 'Smoke'
VIDEO: 'Smoke' and DW talk 'Smokey and the Bandit' […]
Does Dale Jr. have a leg up on Johnson for the 2014 haul?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is off to a better start this season than his six-time Sprint Cup champion teammate, but one can only speculate how long Junior and the No. 88 group will maintain their edge. […]
SR2 Motorsports re-signs Ryan Ellis for partial Nationwide schedule
Ryan Ellis, who drove in five NASCAR Nationwide Series races for SR2 Motorsports last season, has re-signed for a partial NNS schedule for 2014, the team announced on Thursday. […]
Welcome back, Mayor: Jeff Burton begins '14 slate with new team
The driver nicknamed 'The Mayor' for his ability to articulate complex ideas and viewpoints on many topics related to NASCAR, has returned to the garage and is ready to make his official debut in Vegas. […]
ThorSport gives Jeb Burton nod for Martinsville truck race
Jeb Burton will stick around with ThorSport Racing for at least one more event. […]
Lady out of luck? Deflated Danica focused on change in fortunes
After two poor finishes to open 2014, Danica Patrick is seeking to get her season turned around. The good news: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the next track on the schedule, is one of her best. […]
Danica: Allgaier was 'driving like a complete jackass' at Phoenix
In this edition of 'Radioactive,' Danica Patrick is mad at Justin Allgaier, Jimmie Johnson has a new way to communicate with Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kyle Busch does his best Peyton Manning impression. […]

Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: Tribute Tattoos... with a twist!
Today I'll be starting a Princess Mononoke thigh tattoo. Normally I'm a little hesitant when taking on reproductions of other artwork because there tends to be very little wiggle room for creative suggestion. Usually if your a big enough fan of a film or cartoon or whatever, to permanently mark yourself then you want that tattoo to be spot on to th […]
Off The Map Tattoo: the little things
This picture just makes me happy. My client came in today to show me how her maternity inspired piece was healing. She was holding the little guy and I just had to capture it as I saw it. This summed up the entire idea behind the tattoo for me. Regardless of how it sounds it was heart warming and I just wanted to share. Little things like this make what I do […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Off The Map LIVE: Bob Tyrrell Skyping in!
We got a bunch of exciting live events for this Sundays show including live music and interviews with some fantastic artists. You can join us in person at Luthiers Co-op in Easthampton Massachusetts or via stream on TattooNOWTV.com! The night starts off with some great americana roots music with the Dire Honeys you can check out some of their music by clicki […]
Stevie Monie: Now booking April 2014
I'm now booking Appts M-F starting in April at Painful Pleasures in Hanover, Maryland. To book please click ABOUT above THEN CLICK EMAIL ARTIST and schedule DIRECTLY with Me. Thanks Steve Monie […]
Visions Tattoo, Piercing, & Art Gallery: canman guest spot at Off the Map
Very stoked to be working with the Off the Map Tattoo crew at the end of this month, March 25th - 29th. Got spaces available-message me with your tattoo ideas at: visionstattooma@yahoo.com or contact Off the Map Tattoo 413-527-6574 to schedule an appointment! […]
TattooNOWtv: Off the Map LIVE! from Luthier's Co-Op with the Dire Honeys
Join Off the Map LIVE! this Sunday at Luthier's Co-Op for some great live Music with the Dire Honeys. Doors are at 7pm music starts at 8:30. After some luscious tunes, Off the Map LIVE! will be joined by resident artists from Off the Map Northeast in-house. Beaming in from the UK we'll chat with Michelle Maddison from Triple Six Studios. And to rou […]
Off the Map Tattoo Grants Pass: New York & New Me
Learning more about myself and others, What does it mean to be surprised by it. On a train from Massachusetts to New York City and I have butterflies. Im taking in all the new visuals, hoping not to forget this moment. Staring out of the train window recalling my week in Easthampton, Snowy cold scenery in a New England atmosphere that seems so OLD but new to […]
Jeff Norton Tattoos: Lady Luck Tattoo Convention
Another convention around the corner....I'll be attending this year Lady Luck Convention with Tyler Jones, in Reno, Nevada March 21-23. I just opened my schedule for this convention so I have all three days open for tattoos. Send me an email through my contact page with your ideas, I look forward to doing some awesome tattoos at this years convention! […]
Frank Sanchez: Back and ready to tattoo in Dallas again
I am back tattooing in Dallas, ( well Lewisville to be more exact ). We recently headed out to Detroit for the Motor City Tattoo Expo and it was great like always!! This is definitely one of the best tattoo conventions in the Country and I'm very glad I was of the tattoo artist representing Dallas out there. I had two very good clients fly out there so […]
Tattoo Education: New Ask Guy Column: How Do I Educate Myself As A Collector?
I've really been enjoying the broad variety of questions I've been getting from both clients and artists for my monthly Ask Guy column that I publish through Tattoo Magazine. This month's question was pretty broad though, being from a collector who wanted to get a better education about art so they could make more informed decisions about gett […]

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