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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.
Women's committee holds first meeting
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The show floor at the 2014 edition of Truck World saw parades of Hooters girls and more than one booth populated by spokesmodels in micro-skirts and child-sized T-shirts, but it was in the conference meeting room where...
TMTV's Video On The Road at #TruckShow: PeopleNet's new driver interface
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Knowing that drivers needed an easier way to get information while they're behind the wheel, PeopleNet updated the graphical user interface (GUI) on its in-cab communications centre.
TMTV's Video On The Road at #TruckWorldShow: TransCore's new Posting Index
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TransCore Link Logistics has added new options to its cloud-based Loadlink freight matching system

Economy Continues to Expand Modestly, Fed says
The economy continued to expand modestly from late February to early April in most of the country, and transportation generally strengthened in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said.
Con-way, ODFL, YRC Freight Join uShip LTL Marketplace
Online freight marketplace uShip announced April 16 that three national less-than-truckload carriers have committed to join uShip's shipper-direct LTL spot rate marketplace.
CSX Reports 1Q Income Drops 14%
CSX Corp. reported its first-quarter net income fell 14% to $398 million, or 40 cents per share, as the rail industry began its first-quarter round of earnings reports on a lower note.
Autocar Recalls 4,100 Nat-Gas Trucks
Autocar is recalling 4,100 natural gas-powered trucks as the initial major recall of Cummins Westport ISL G and Cummins' ISX 12 G is expanded.
Industrial Production Rises 0.7% in March
Industrial production rose 0.7% in March after a revised 1.2% increase the prior month, figures from the Federal Reserve showed April 16.
Housing Starts Rise 2.8% in March
Housing starts climbed 2.8% in March to a 946,000 annualized rate after February's 920,000 pace, which was higher than previously reported, Commerce Department reported April 16.
Swedish Shareholders Group Recommends VW Bid for Scania
A Swedish shareholders group recommended that its members accept Volkswagen AG's $9.2 billion bid to buy out Swedish truck maker Scania AB, Reuters reported April 16.
Marten's 1Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Marten Transport's first-quarter net income declined to $5.3 million, or 16 cents per share, from $7.2 million, or 22 cents, a year ago.
Washington Mudslide Buried Critical Timber Truck Route
Washington state transportation officials last week began a series of meetings on how to recover or replace the highway lost in the massive March 22 mudslide in Oso that killed 36 people and left seven missing.
Rand McNally Releases HOS and Navigation Updates
Truck technology supplier Rand McNally said it has released updated mapping and additional hours-of-service features for its in-cab navigation and fleet management devices.
TIA Issues Fraud Task Force Report
TUCSON, Ariz. - The Transportation Intermediaries Association said it has taken a step to reduce fraud and theft-related losses for brokers by issuing a task force report.

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 […]

Sarah Palin Launches SarahPac.Com

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has launched a new PAC website, located at http://www.sarahpac.com. I have signed up to receive emails and will likely donate money at some point in the future.

We will desperately need this woman to clean up the messes left by Barack Obama’s bumbling term in office, which is headed for [...]

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Carl Weisbrod Died…

I found out today that Dr. Carl Weisbrod died on August 29, 2008. Carl originally began communicating with me as a result of my podcast back in 2005. He would frequently send me voice files to play in my podcast. Also, Carl and I would often have extremely interesting email conversations constantly going on. Here’s [...]

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988 Dictators In Waiting… www.truckertomoffers.com www.truckertompodcast.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com What about miligays? 666 equals 2/3rds — when the percentage of hopelessly brainwashed people hits 2/3′s in a society or the world, write it off, it’s finished. Always get the latest episode of this show by going to http://www.truckertomoffers.com James David Manning, PHd website http://www.atlah.org [...]

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Always get the latest episode of this show by going to http://www.truckertomoffers.com

James David Manning, PHd website http://www.atlah.org

Like music? Check out http://www.emusic.com/truckertom for a free 14 day trial. As [...]

Wallace showing improvement in Truck Series
Darrell Wallace Jr. was the first black driver to win a NASCAR race since the 1960s when he took the checkered flag in a Truck Series race at Martinsville last year.
Trouble in the camp: Joe Gibbs Racing drivers seeking speed
A look at Joe Gibbs Racing reveals that the normally powerful organization has largely struggled over the first eight races. The same is true for Toyota as a whole, Larry Mac opines.
Growing pains: Kwasniewski plodding through first Nationwide season
The two-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series champ began his Nationwide Series career by winning the pole and finishing eighth at Daytona. But since that February weekend, reality has come calling.
VP of multicultural development leaving NASCAR
NASCAR announced today that Marcus Jadotte, vice president of public affairs and multicultural development, will be leaving the organization.
Darlington Teardown: Taking the high line around the Lady in Black
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series raced at Darlington Raceway last weekend.
Roller coaster ride: Hammond discusses Harvick's up and down 2014
Jeff Hammond discusses Kevin Harvick's up and down 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
Larry Mac's notebook: Who needs NASCAR's off weekend?
Larry McReynolds discusses the drivers that are ready for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series off weekend.
Point to prove: Motivation a big factor in Harvick's early success
The driver nicknamed 'Happy' has won two of the season's first eight races with his new team at Stewart-Haas Racing. Is this the year he silences his critics and wins an elusive first championship?
Sprint Cup Series qualifying at Talladega to air on FOX
NASCAR ramped up its pre-race excitement level for the 2014 season, making qualifying more relevant and much more entertaining by introducing a highly competitive "knockout" system, beginning with 43-plus race cars on the track at the same time at tracks 1.25 miles or longer.
Photos: Biggest crashes of the 2014 NASCAR season ... so far
The Sprint Cup Series is off this week. Take a look back at the biggest crashes of the 2014 season ... so far.

Jeff Johnson Tattoo: Rolling Along.....
Its been a while since Ive checked in and updated the site. Theres some new tattoos and some new paintings for your viewing pleasure in the galleries and life is good. I have prints of the new paintings for sale in the store section of the site for $50.00 a piece or $130.00 for all three. I am taking painting commisions right now and have tattoo openings sta […]
Off the Map Tattoo Grants Pass: Back to Hell City Killumbus
Back to Hell City, Honored to have the option, traveling to Columbus Ohio. A cool college town close enough to the midwest for that quaint attitude, a cool culture to sustain this amazing tattoo convention. Half a block away is a 2 mile strip of amazing resteraunts bars and life. This convention is top notch, great artists, attitudes, entertainment. It was a […]
Off the Map Tattoo: ITALY NEWS: Maximilian Rothert a Off the Map Italy ad Aprile e Luglio/Agosto 2014
Ottima novitagrave; per gli amanti e fan di Max Rothert oltreoceano. Oltre alle imminenti date del 15-25 Aprile, Max ha infatti confermato la sua intenzione di ritornare in Italia nello studio Off The Map di Cervignano del Friuli (Udine) tra fine Luglio e inizi Agosto 2014.....chi volesse quindi iniziare con lui anche un lavoro "impegnativo" in ter […]
TattooNOW: Bob Tyrrell DVD Method to my Madness for sale!
The long awaited Bob Tyrrell DVD "Method to my Madness" is now shipping! This DVD is distilled from an 11 hour long marathon webinar Bob gave during his visit to Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton Mass. In this in first ever DVD from Bob, he covers in depth, his step by step process of executing a finely detailed and perfectly rendered portrait tatt […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Open up a Kan of KARNAGE!!!!!
Helloooooo tattoo peeps! Its Tuesday again and do I got some fatty tatty good news! Ken Karnage is in our hood! Ken likes long walks on the beach, an apple martini and good conversation..... Bahahahaha just kidding Ken like punk rock, metal, tattoos, tattooed ladies and... kitties.... wait people don#39;t like that stuff? Anywho, he#39;s still got some space […]
Adam @ Graceland Tattoo: Roc City Tattoo Expo
I will be working the Roc City Tattoo Expo in Rochester, NY once again. I will be taking walk ups all 3 days and I will be bringing a number of paintings that are available for purchase. You can also use them as inspiration for a new tattoo. Roc City has proven to be one of the best tattoo conventions around and I#39;m very fortunate to be a part of it again […]
Lucky Bamboo Tattoo: TLC My Five Wives
Some of the Lucky Bamboo staff recently got to meet Brady from the show My Five Wives! Tune in to TLC on Sunday to see what happens. […]
Dark Water Tattoos: Meet our new full time artist Adam Aguas
Adam Anthony Aguas was born in 1986 in Chicago Illinois. Adam has always had a deep emotional passion for art and exploring his creativity, drawing for as long as he could remember. ldquo;All throughout my educational career I spent more time drawing in class than anything else. Itrsquo;s always taken me to a good place in my mind where all the chaos dissipa […]
Dark Water Tattoos: Join us this weekend at The Immersed In Ink Convention
Come support our owner Jose Perez Jr., and our artists, Lo Lo, Dave Kline, and Adam Aguas this weekend at the Immersed In Ink Convention at the Tinley Park Convention Center, near 183rd Harlem. […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Ken Karnage comes in THIS Monday!
Ken Karnage, owner and tattoo artist at Triumph Tattoo in Rochester, NY joins us for a guest visit from Monday the 14th through Thursday, April 17th. We#39;re excited to welcome Ken and we can#39;t wait to see what creations he comes up with for his lucky clients during his upcoming stay at Off the Map! Ken is always striving to produce the cleanest, most so […]

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