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Easier access for importers
Federal government updates Customs Self Assessment program.
ATA projects continued growth for trucking industry
ARLINGTON, Va. – The latest edition of the American Trucking Associations look in to the future of freight has been released today. ATA U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2025 says that freight tonnage will grow almost 24% from 2013-2025 and…
A woman’s job
It takes a special mindset for women to succeed in trucking—one that allows them to see opportunities where others don’t, and one that allows them to deal with the harsh realities of working in a man’s world.
New leadership for Federal-Mogul
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan – The company that produces Champion spark plugs and FP Diesel products has made a number of executive appointments. In the move most relevant to Canadian customers, Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, has promoted Bob Egan from…
DTNA breaks ground at new corporate headquarters
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today broke ground at the site of its new corporate headquarters on Swan Island in Portland, Ore. Construction will begin immediately, the company announced, cementing the its future in Portland. “With our…
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Oregon Governor Kitzhaber, Daimler Trucks North America President and CEO Martin Daum and City of Portland Mayor Charlie Hales celebrate ground breaking of Daimler Trucks North America’s new headquarters campus.
Quick Truck Lube says thank you to its customers
AYR, Ont. – If you were looking for barbeque, cheap oil changes and education about lubricants, Ayr, Ontario was the place to be on Friday. Quick Truck Lube is hosting its 9th annual customer appreciation day at its Industrial Road…
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Gurjinder Johal Quick Truck Lube president
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In line for new fluids and filters
Class 8 orders remain strong in June: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 orders in June “surprised on the high side” after a solid May, according to the latest report from ACT Research. Net orders totaled 26,729 units for the month. Classes 5-7 net orders declined for the…
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Bays filled with trucks
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Waiting for their service
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Everybody having a good time
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Another shot inside the bays
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Getting an oil change
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Trucks in for service
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Quick Truck Lube Ayr location
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Local dealer brings out some models
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Diesel Declines 2.5¢ to $3.869
Diesel's national average price fell for the third straight week and 10th time in 12 weeks, dropping 2.5 cents to $3.869 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported July 21.
Foxx Presses Congress for Long-Term Highway Fund Solution
With only two weeks remaining until Congress adjourns for the summer, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and the 11 secretaries of transportation before him urged Congress to pass a bill to boost the Highway Trust Fund before that account runs out of money next month.
Werner's Second-Quarter Net Income Dips
Werner Enterprises said its second-quarter profit declined from a year ago on constraint by economic and safety regulatory factors.
DTNA Breaks Ground on New Portland Headquarters
Daimler Trucks North America said it has broken ground at the site of its new headquarters building in Portland, Oregon.
Roadrunner Acquires Logistics Firm Integrated Services
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired regional logistics firm Integrated Services for $13 million.
Volvo Group Ordered to Pay Penalty in Engine-Emission Case
Volvo Group has been ordered to pay penalties of about $91 million by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in a case involving engine-emission compliance, the company said.
Rand McNally Releases Road Atlas for Commercial Drivers
Rand McNally has released the 2015 edition of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, which it calls the No. 1-selling trucking print atlas.
ATA Promotes Four to Senior Vice President
American Trucking Associations announced it has promoted four current vice presidents to the senior vice president level.
FedEx Indicted in Drug-Shipment Case
The Justice Department has indicted FedEx Corp. for delivering prescription drugs and other controlled substances to illegal Internet pharmacies. FedEx denied any wrongdoing and said it would plead not guilty.
Omnitracs Plans Move to Dallas in 2015
Trucking technology-supplier Omnitracs said it plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Dallas from San Diego in early 2015.
Werner Plans Chinese Company Investment
Werner Enterprises Inc. has agreed to make an equity investment in Chinese transportation firm Hercules Logistics Co. to enhance capabilities in the international market, the Omaha, Nebraska-based carrier said.

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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Remembering the original Baghdad Bob.

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

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Tony Stewart riding high from sprint car victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Tony Stewart heads into the busiest week of his year riding high from a win in his return to sprint car racing. […]
NASCAR's Brian France on Race Team Alliance: 'We didn't think it was necessary'
For the first time since the sport's top nine teams organized, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France provided his thoughts on the Race Team Alliance.
Smoke signals: Stewart down with getting dirty
Tony Stewart made his return to sprint car racing this weekend, winning one of the two races he entered. Talking with media members on Monday, Stewart said he isn't done dirt racing just yet.
RTA could close disconnect between teams, NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) There is no clearer example of the disconnect between NASCAR and its teams then the fight earlier this year over the procedures to cool cars down during qualifying. […]
Standalone date: Leave Eldora dirt race to the Truck Series
FOX Sports analyst Larry McReynolds believes it would be greedy of NASCAR to move a Nationwide or Sprint Cup Series race to the dirt track at Eldora Speedway.
Eldora 101: Here's everything you need to know about the 2014 Mudsummer Classic
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returns to Eldora Wednesday, with a full day and night of racing on FOX Sports 1. Here's everything you need to know about the 2014 Mudsummer Classic.
You asked: DW's take on the ideal NASCAR schedule
Last week Darrell Waltrip argued that NASCAR needed to leave the cars alone and focus on the schedule. Now, DW gives his take on what an ideal NASCAR schedule would look like.
Riding dirty: Kyle Larson looking for big win at Eldora Speedway
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie Kyle Larson finished second in the inaugural Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway, and this year he's headed back to the dirt track looking for a win.
Best of the Brickyard, No. 5: Family affair for Menard
Throughout this week, FOXSports.com will count down the five best Brickyard 400s of all time. For number five, we start with Paul Menard's dramatic win in 2011.
Rub some dirt on it: Eldora Speedway television schedule
Who's ready to get dirty? So you don't miss a second of the action, here's your FOX Sports 1 television schedule for Eldora Speedway.

The Gallery Of Tattoo: New Tattoo
Tattoo ancora by Andrea tartari […]
TattooNOW: Off The Map LIVE with Jime Litwalk, Craig Foster and Joe King. Sweepstakes winner of 15k in prizes also announced!
You can sign up for free to be entered into tonights TattooNOW.com/Sweepstakes before 10pm EDT! There will be one last drawing so feel free to for the grand prize being announced soon! You can sign up by clicking the link below! Tonight: Craig Foster amp; Jime Litwalk will catch up with host Ben Licata about their latest project Snactoos. Later in the show M […]
Jeff Norton Tattoos: Off the Map Tattoo NorthWest MARCH 2015
I am extremely excited and humbled to say I will be starting full time at Off the Map Tattoo NW March 2015. Thank you to everyone at Off the Map for this amazing oppurtunity, you guys have been a huge part of my life this year and I am honored to be apart of the team. […]
Jessica Weichers Tattoos: Guest Spot at Tattoo City
Hello everyone!! I am happy to announce that I will be doing a guest spot at Tattoo City in Lockport, Illinoise August 13-15. As soon as I posted this I was flooded with emails and filled up within just a couple hours! So the shop will be closed for those few days but will reopen Sat, August 16th at 11am. I will be doing more of these guest spots and plan on […]
Jessica Weichers Tattoos: Almost Open
Things have been going wonderful with the progress on the construction of the shop!! Everything is ready to go I just have to have the health dept come and approve everything and an opening date will be announced!! I am very excited about this and hope you all are too!! Within 2 weeks or less I should have an opening date picked out and will have it up on he […]
Frank Ready Tattoos: Dog Days of Summer
It#39;s summer, it#39;s New England, it#39;s hot, and nothing combats the heat like dog tattoos! Well, thats not entirely true, but the studio does have AC, so by default, if you come in and get tattooed, you#39;re beating the heat. Frank enjoyed doing this dog portrait tattoo which was a really fun project outside of his usual style. This client Bill was gr […]
David Mushaney Tattoos: Taking New Appointments
Here are a few photos of some of my recent tattoo work! Here is a Wonder Woman calf tattoo I recently finished on a really great long time client of mine. Matching thigh tattoos I did recently on an awesome tattoo collector! Close Up of the anchor part of this set. Watercolor style back tattoo inspired by artwork from Sarah Lynn Richards. I#39;ve been really […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Hot August Tattoos!!
Wowzers!!! Have you seen our guest artist roster for August? It#39;s gonna be an exciting time around here, and some of these artists still have openings. So check out who#39;s who and when they#39;re coming below then give us a call to book your appointment ASAP! Henrick Grysberg - August 4-10 Justin Hartman - August 6-8 Ian White - August 12-16 Tony Adamso […]
Max Rothert at Off the Map Tattoo: It's Not all Black and White
While Max#39;s passion is geared more towards black and gray tattooing, sometimes the right client, and the right idea comes by, and apparently, Max is awesome at color tattoos as well! This zombie mermaid 3/4 sleeve is on one of our very favorite clients Mariha. She was a dedicated client and was able to complete this project in a little over 6 months over […]
Art Junkies Tattoo Studio: Mike DeMasi art
Mike finished up this color pencil piece of his new SF Giants MLB art of Angel Pagan #16, Brandon Crawford #35 and Hunter Pence #8. www.artjunkiestattoos.com […]

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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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