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Trucking: The industry that gives
It’s summer time, and that means it’s the season of truck shows, convoys, and fundraising barbecues. It also means trucking is front and center when it comes to raising money for worthwhile causes. I’ve been blown away by the effort…
Trailer production climbed in May: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production increased 12% in May, thanks to two additional build days and strong orders. The production rate was up 2% year-over-year, according to ACT Research. “The majority of the May increase resulted from two more days…
Daimler expands parts distribution network
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America announced yesterday that it will be adding two new parts distribution centers to its network – one in Grimes, Iowa and one in Whitestown, Indiana. “Our customers drive the best product on the road…
Is our world a little cuckoo?
I am of the belief that we are living in a world of movie sequels, or better put — sometimes it seems that the future of our world is being determined by the theatrical ambitions of our political leaders. When…
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Class 8 truck production hits 18-month high: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – North American Class 8 truck production hit an 18-month high in May, thanks to strong orders through the first quarter. A rising build rate resulting from those orders drove up Class 8 orders. “Annualized, May’s production rate…
MTA and Volvo Trucks Canada name provincial Driver of the Year
WINNIPEG, Man. – Ronald J. Rodych of Gordon Food Service has been named the 2017 Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)/Volvo Trucks Canada’s Driver of the Year. Rodych has been a driver with Gordon Food Service for more than 28 years, and…
Truck tonnage jumps in May: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 6.5% in May, after a 1.5% decline during April. In May, the index equaled 144.1 (2000=100), up from 135.3 in April. Compared to May 2016, the…
TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes impress in May
TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics Canadian and cross-border loads were impressive according to the data. Loads performed well in May with volumes also increasing significantly. Year-over-year, freight volumes jumped 31% compared to May 2016. Load volumes in May 2017 were…
CTA calls on members to complete NAFTA survey
TORONTO, Ont. — The Government of Canada has announced the opening of consultations on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The government is seeking views from Canadian interests on cross-border trade harmonization, policies in need of clarification…
Seven fleets to participate in Run on Less demonstration
ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven U.S. fleets have signed on to participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) first Run on Less demonstration. Each fleet is contributing a fuel-efficient truck and driver to be tracked for a three-week…
Rotary Lift reveals new method for heavy-duty inground lifts
MADISON, Ind. – Rotary Lift announced that it has developed a patent-pending installation method for heavy-duty inground lifts that reduces installation time, can improve environmental protection, and makes it possible to install the lifts in areas that were previously unavailable due…
MPI puts brakes on its driver training program
WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitobans looking to have Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) cover their tuition for the Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program will soon reach a dead end, as the program will conclude June 30. Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)…
Huayi Tire Canada names eastern region sales manager
MARKHAM, Ont. – Huayi Tire Canada (HTC), distributor of Double Coin tires and associated brands, has named Robert Vetter its new east region fleet sales manager. Vetter brings nearly 50 years of tire industry experience to the role, the company…
Pirelli truck tire brand has new North American leader
ROME, Ga. – Alex Vitale has been named CEO of TP Commercial Solutions’ North America operations. The company, which produces Pirelli brand commercial truck tires, says Vitale brings more than 20 years of global tire industry experience to the position…
Polaris founder Larry Cox passes away
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation Group founder and president Larry Cox passed away June 14, at the age of 71. The company announced his passing on its website. “Larry started Polaris in 1994 with very little money and an abundance…
Accuride to acquire European steel wheel maker
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced an agreement to acquire steel wheel supplier Mefro Wheels. Mefro is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, and supplies the European and Asian markets through manufacturing operations in Germany, France, Turkey, Russia, and China. “The strategic…
Truck West July2017
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Spot market pricing hints of improving conditions for truckers: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved in April, returning to a mid-positive range, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index from FTR. The index read 7.03, up more than four points from March. FTR is projecting trucking…

Schneider Responds to Industry Demand With New Phoenix Facility
A new Schneider facility opened June 22, in Phoenix. A truckload, intermodal and logistics provider, Schneider's investment indicates its response to "industry demand by significantly investing in this growing region," according to a press release.
Omnitracs Launches Big Rig Buddies 2017
Omnitracs, a global management solutions provider for transportation and logistics companies, has announced the launch of Big Rig Buddies 2017 for truck drivers and their dogs.
FedEx Makes Civic 50 List of Most Community-Minded Companies
FedEx Corp. has been named to the Points of Light Civic 50, a list of most civic-minded U.S. companies.
Surging Prices for New Homes Suggest Tight Low-End Supply
Record prices for new U.S. homes amid a sales pickup indicate the supply of houses may be tight at the lower end of the market, pinching first-time buyers, government data showed June 23.
DTNA Adding Two Distribution Centers
Daimler Trucks North America is adding two new parts distribution centers as it continues to invest in its supply chain network to serve customers more effectively.
Estes Express Lines and Dynamic Energy Complete Rooftop Solar Project
Estes Express Lines and Dynamic Energy have announced the completion of a 688 kW solar project on the roof of Estes' terminal in West Middlesex, Pa.
Firestone Launches New Severe-Duty Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has announced the launch of Firestone FS818 wide-base radial truck tires for on- and-off-highway applications.
Crete Carrier Names Tim Aschoff President
Crete Carrier Corp. appointed Tim Aschoff president, adding to his role of chief operating officer.
XPO Says Thanks a Million to Drivers Safely Reaching Milestone
XPO Logistics celebrated drivers with at least 1 million accident-free miles at a two-day celebration in Ann Arbor, Mich., in mid-June, including a question-and-answer session hosted by company CEO Brad Jacobs.
State Winners Gearing Up for National Truck Driving Championships
State-level championships are coming to a quick close with the winners poised to move on to the National Truck Driving Championships in August.
Ex-Trooper Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes From Trucking Company for Favorable Inspections
A former Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant has pleaded guilty to corruption charges in federal court for accepting bribes from the owner of a Dallas trucking company for favors related to the inspection of his fleet, court records show.

Trucker Tom Podcast #1148 — In Love

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Strike force formed to save communications towers

Commercial Real Estate Lurks as Next Potential Mortgage Crisis

Dual-screen laptop on sale by Christmas

Pakistan reality TV contestant, Saad Khan, drowns performing challenge

Meltdown 101: Why banks’ struggles have worsened

Clinton and Gore reunite in Tennessee

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1147 — California Congresswoman Praises Castro

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A Prince’s Fate

Waitress Sandwich Kennedy – Dodd Style

Rep. Frank eyes Fed audit, emergency lending curbs

Naomi Campbell attacks companies for ‘dropping’ black models in recession

GOP senator signals fading hopes on health care

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1146 — Turn Off That Internet !!!

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Bill would give president emergency control of Internet

James Murdoch: unchecked BBC expansion is ‘chilling’

Inflation

Accused in sex case not guilty, kills self

Death Panels and the Politics of Death

OOPS! CHARLIE FORGOT THIS $1M HOUSE

The Absent-Minded Chairman

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1145 — Big Central Management Always Fails

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1144 — Snow Leopard Upgrade

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1143 — 1,200 Vets Wrongly Told of Fatal Disease

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1142 — Tuning In To Common Sense

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1141 — Baghdad Bob Gibbs

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1140 — One Size Doesn’t Fit All

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1139 — Power Assisted Suicide

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Wild trades center Jordan Schroeder to Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired center Jordan Schroeder in a trade with the Minnesota Wild.
Indiana to retire Tamika Catchings' jersey on Saturday
Tamika Catchings is busier now in retirement then during her stellar 15-year career with the Indiana Fever.
FANTASY PLAYS: Is Cody Bellinger the best player in fantasy?
Cody Bellinger is the best hitter in fantasy baseball, Jose Berrios is finally the prospect everyone hoped to see, Father Time has seemingly caught Jose Bautista and Michael Fulmer is struggling. How you should treat each of these players and pitchers who are quality Week 13 streamers are covered in this week's Cheers, Tears and […]
5 undrafted players who could make an impact in the NBA next season
Not all the best players were selected Thursday night.
Max Verstappen tops the times in Baku, and then crashes
Red Bull could be a serious threat this weekend, if its drivers stay out of the walls.
Day becomes 1st Israeli driver to race at NASCAR's top level
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) Alon Day will become the first driver from Israel to compete in NASCAR's top Cup series this weekend at Sonoma Raceway.
What we learned from the NHL's big Vegas extravaganza this week
Jerseys unveilings, corporate partnerships, an expansion draft, and an awards show. It was a weird week for hockey in Vegas.
Lagergren, Stalter lead at BMW International Open
MUNICH (AP) Joakim Lagergren and Joel Stalter took the lead at the BMW International Open at 9 under at the midway point Friday, one stroke ahead of former champions Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson.
British tennis player Dan Evans tests positive for cocaine
LONDON (AP) British tennis player Dan Evans admitted Friday that he tested positive for cocaine in April and now faces a suspension.
Are the Red Bulls back? They have a chance to show it against NYCFC
The derby could be the springboard that sends the Red Bulls back toward the top of the East.

Off the Map Tattoo: ITALY NEWS: Bentornato REALISMO: a Maggio Claudia Ferrarini e Gabriel Tenneson!
Bentornato Realismo! In maggio il nostro studio Off The Map Tattoo di Cervignano del Friuli (Udine) ospiter 2 straordinari artisti che possono tatuare qualsiasi cosa, ma che si concentrano primariamente sullo stile realistico, spesso disegnato da loro stessi a mano libera! Claudia Ferrarini - Primordial Pain https://www.facebook.com/claudia.ferrarini.7: 12-15 maggio Gabriel Tenneson - Transformation Gallery amp; […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Tim Senecal
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: TIM SENECAL Tim Senecal has been tattooing since 2001, and has been here at Off The Map in Easthampton for about 9 years. Tim is a pun-ny and magical unicorn and likes to tattoo subject matter in the same vein. He favors big, bold humorous subject matter (zebras building a Lego prison, Garden […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Ryan Muldoon
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: RYAN MULDOON Ryan was born and raised in the backwoods of New York City to be a simple hobbit fisherman. While living there he found a love of all things weird and a serious passion for making art. He began his tattooing career at a small shop in Queens in 2011. As a […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Oleg Turyanskiy
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: OLEG TURYANSKIY Oleg hails from Moscow, Russia. He has been with us in Easthampton for a about 1.5 years now, and has been tattooing for 16+ years. Oleg is a purveyor and creator of Fancy Art. He prefers to tattoo twisted fairytale characters, fantasy work, portraits, and traditional Japanese. Oleg is also a […]
Off the Map Tattoo: ITALY NEWS: Mirco is Dead Campioni torna tra noi! Affrettatevi per un tattoo da paura!
Dal 27 al 29 Aprile il nostro studio Off The Map Tattoo di Cervignano del Friuli (UD) avr il piacere di riospitare il grande artista (pittore, tatuatore, scultore, body painter) MIRCO CAMPIONI http://www.mircocampioni.it/ Se volete un tauaggio da paura, contattateci! +39 366 3877171 ; italy@offthemaptattoo.com
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Maximilian Rothert
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MAXIMILIAN ROTHERT Maximilian Rothert comes to us by way of Connecticut, but also holds a German citizenship (and frequently travels to Germany for work and family). He studied fine art at the Art Institute of Boston and loves art, travel, fancy bread, and animals. Max prefers to work in black and grey and […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Matt Driscoll
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MATT DRISCOLL Matt Driscoll hails from sunny California (or so he says) and has been tattooing for a dozen or so of his Earthly years. Matt finds relaxation and inspiration in fishing, the telling of bad puns, nature, skateboarding, and hanging with his dog. He really loves to tattoo dinosaurs and biomechanical subject […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Mark Tousignant
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MARK TOUSIGNANT Mark has been tattooing for over a decade, and has been here with us in Easthampton for about a year. Mark loves doing bold illustrative color pieces. He enjoys taking influences from nature and throwing his own twisted spin on it. He also enjoys tattooing realistic birds, animals, and bugs. His […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Kellsey Mull
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: KELLSEY MULL Kellsey Mull is one of our full-time artists at Off The Map Easthampton. She is lover of cats, unicorns, and all things sparkly. Kellsey claims to be from Connecticut, though we suspect she may be hiding an other-worldly past. She likes crystals and magic and graphic medical photos. Kellsey has had […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Artist Spotlight - Josh Suchoza
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: JOSH SUCHOZA Josh started tattooing in 2006, after receiving his Bachelors of Fine Arts from Robert Morris University. Josh came to us from Pittsburgh (home of the famed Mr. Rogers as well) nearly 2 years ago. He#39;s never been abducted by aliens, however he is open to the possibility. He prefers blending styles […]

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1148 — In Love

Trucker Tom Podcast #1147 — California Congresswoman Praises Castro

Trucker Tom Podcast #1146 — Turn Off That Internet !!!

Trucker Tom Podcast #1145 — Big Central Management Always Fails

Trucker Tom Podcast #1144 — Snow Leopard Upgrade

Trucker Tom Podcast #1143 — 1,200 Vets Wrongly Told of Fatal Disease

Trucker Tom Podcast #1142 — Tuning In To Common Sense

Trucker Tom Podcast #1141 — Baghdad Bob Gibbs

Trucker Tom Podcast #1140 — One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Trucker Tom Podcast #1139 — Power Assisted Suicide

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