Trucker Tom’s Podcast » 2009

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Transportation conference explores the 'freight village' concept
TORONTO, Ont. – The McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics explored the freight village concept and its potential applications to Ontario during the Freight Hub symposium last week. […]
Wreaths Across Canada honours veterans during the holiday season
OTTAWA, Ont. – Wreaths were gently laid across many tombstones at the Arlington National Cemetery and it was a sight so remarkable that it was hard to forget. […]
Sousa Truck Trailer Repair opening shop in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Sousa Truck Trailer Repair has announced the opening of a new location in Cambridge, Ont. […]
SuperRigs shine in the 2014 Shell Rotella calendar
Twelve of the best looking heavy duty trucks in North America will be gracing the pages of the 2014 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar. […]
Toyo improves casing warranty on commercial truck tires
CYPRESS, Calif. – Toyo Tire has introduced an improved casing warranty on its commercial tires. […]
Kenworth makes disc brakes standard on Class 8 tractors
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has announced air disc brakes from Bendix will be made standard on the steer axles of Class 8 tractors. […]
Volvo building off-road track at Virginia truck plant to showcase vocational capabilities
DUBLIN, Va. – Volvo Trucks North America is constructing a road course and vocational track at its New River Valley Truck Plant, where customers can put new vehicles through their paces with or without a commercial driver’s licence... […]
SmartTruck Systems stands behind the aerodynamic design of the UnderTray and its ability to deliver savings
GREENVILLE, S.C. – After a disparaging report was issued by Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) claiming UnderTray systems failed to deliver fuel reduction costs, SmartTruck Systems shot back with a host of data supporting its product... […]
Driving for Profit to feature TCA chairman Tom Kretsinger Jr.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Driving for Profit returns Jan. 21, featuring Tom Kretsinger Jr., Truckload Carriers Association chairman and president of American Central Transport. […]
Fleet Brake opening Regina DC
REGINA, Sask. – Fleet Brake has announced the opening of a new parts distribution centre in Regina, Sask. […]
Commercial truck orders remain "OK" in November: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders remained above 20,000 units in November, according to preliminary results from ACT Research. […]
Ritchie Bros. holding auctions in Toronto, Montreal and Truro
MONTREAL, Que. – In an unreserved public auction in Montreal, Quebec, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, will sell more than 2,900 pieces of equipment and trucks. […]
Learn to manage risk ahead of unpredictable events: RiskLogik
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. -- Risk and resilience solutions were given the spotlight during the Critical Program Supply Chain Risk Analysis and Management Project session at this year’s Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association conference. […]
New Brunswick builds a bridge to a stronger future
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The newly completed Saint John Harbour Bridge in New Brunswick has been heralded as an example of cooperation in building a stronger future, according to members of parliament. […]
New bridge over St. Lawrence expected in 2018
MONTREAL, Que. – The scheduled timeline for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence has been accelerated. […]
Red River College names classroom after Maxim Truck & Trailer following $100K gift
WINNIPEG, Man. -- Red River College has named a classroom after Maxim Truck & Trailer, in thanks of a $100,000 donation made last year. […]

Cass Freight Index Rises 1% in November
The Cass Freight Index, which measures shipment activity in trucking and other transport modes, increased 1.1% in November from a year ago. Expenditures increased 7.8% from 2012. […]
Intermodal Rail Traffic Highest on Record in November
The weekly average intermodal rail volume for November rose to the highest level on record, the Association of American Railroads reported. […]
Consumer Confidence Rises to Five-Month High
Consumer confidence rose to the highest level in five months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Dec. 6. […]
Trucking Adds 8,400 Jobs; U.S. Unemployment Hits 5-Year Low
The U.S. unemployment rate was 7% in November, the lowest rate in five years, as the trucking industry and the economy as a whole added jobs, the Labor Department reported Dec. 6. […]
FedEx Ground Sets 4.9% Rate Increase for 2014
FedEx Ground will raise its 2014 rates by an average 4.9%, the company announced Dec. 5. […]
FleetCor Announces Two Acquisitions
FleetCor Technologies Inc., a Norcross, Ga.-based provider of fuel cards and workforce payment systems, said it acquired NexTraq, a provider of fleet telematics services, from private equity firm Francisco Partners. […]
DEF Prices Stable in November
North American prices for diesel exhaust fluid changed little in November, with the U.S. price increasing and the Canadian price dipping, said the Dec. 5 issue of DEF Tracker. […]
Safety Technology Could Transform Trucking, Tech Leaders Say
IRVING, Texas - New developments in active safety technology have the potential to dramatically transform the trucking industry, perhaps even culminating someday in driverless trucks, technology leaders told fleet executives here at a meeting organized by American Trucking Associations. […]
Ingram Micro Buys Shipwire to Expand e-Commerce Services
Ingram Micro Inc., a wholesale distributor of electronics and mobile phones, said it will expand its supply chain services after purchasing Shipwire Inc., a global company that ships products ordered online. […]
CNG Prices Decline, DOE Says
U.S. retail compressed natural gas prices dropped to their lowest level since July 2012, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 5. […]
Nafta Trade Grew Again in 2012
North American merchandise trade continued to grow in 2012, with trucks moving a majority of it, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics said Dec. 5. […]

Makeup Plus Photoshop Equals False Reality

Here’s an amazing video ad called “Dove Revolution” that graphically demonstrates how models end up becoming Photoshopped for advertising copy.

My Appearance In Another Podcast

I was interviewed by my good friend and fellow truck driver Jeff Forester, a.k.a. truckertwotimes. If you would like to listen, here’s the link to the show: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruckerTwotimes/~3/gfc91fR_6-I/truckertwotimes-187202-09-29-2009.mp3 Jeff’s website is at http://www.truckertwotimes.com.

Trucker Tom Podcast #1171 — How To Deprogram Yourself

1171 How To Deprogram Yourself… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Need hosting services or domain names? Save money on great GoDaddy products by using the following discount codes: POD139 = 10% off GoDaddy Hosting BLU139 = 10% Off PODSAVE139 = $5 Off of orders that are $30 or more PODNAME139 = $7.49 Dot Com [...]

Trucker Tom Podcast #1170 — Laws Designed To Make You Into A Criminal

1170 Laws Designed To Make You Into A Criminal… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Wabash Valley woman didn’t realize second cold medicine purchase violated drug laws In Bad Times for Capitalism, Socialists in Europe Suffer Mandatory flu vaccination splits workers Andy Williams accuses Barack Obama of following Marxist theory Council hires hoodie spies to [...]

Trucker Tom Podcast #1169 — Cost Cutting Methods

1169 Cost Cutting Methods… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy Need hosting services or domain names? Save money on great GoDaddy products by using the following discount codes: POD139 = 10% off GoDaddy Hosting BLU139 = 10% Off PODSAVE139 [...]

Trucker Tom Podcast #1168 — Enveloping Insanity

1168 Enveloping Insanity… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Russia Hopes U.S. to Extend Shuttle Operations Obamacare At Gunpoint — Buy Insurance or Go To Jail Gore-Backed Car Firm Gets Large U.S. Loan Most parents won’t have kids get H1N1 flu shots, study finds Seasonal flu shot may increase H1N1 risk AT&T calls for FCC [...]

Pennsylvania Two Lane Road iPod Video… 15.6 Megabytes

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1167 — Mechanisms of Prejudice

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A Warning Regarding Vaccines…

Linked is an episode of the Alex Jones podcast I’m subscribed to: http://gcnlive.com/podcast/alex/pcast.php An additional Alex Jones podcast link that contains different hours of his live radio show: http://xml.nfowars.net/Alex.rss

Trucker Tom Podcast #1166 — Personal Production Lines

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NASCAR stars on the red carpet: Before the 2013 awards ceremony
Check out this gallery of all the NASCAR drivers with wives and girlfriends as they strut their way into the awards ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas, where Jimmie Johnson will be honored for his sixth championship. […]
Buying & selling on eBay: What Dale Earnhardt Jr. does for fun
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a passion for collecting and he likes to spend his time away from the track and the shop on the popular auction site. Find out what NASCAR's most popular driver is bidding on. […]
Hunka hunka burning rubber: It's NASCAR-style burnouts in Vegas
As part of the 'NASCAR Victory Lap' during Champion's Week activities in Sin City, all 13 drivers from the 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup hit Las Vegas Boulevard to put on an epic smoke show. […]
Ready to lead? Newman in new role with move to RCR
Throughout his Sprint Cup career, Flyin' Ryan has never been forced to take a position of leadership within a team. That all changes next year at Richard Childress Racing, Jeff Hammond writes. […]
Wasting away in Viva Las Vegas? JJ and friends having a little fun
Jimmie Johnson is NOT drunk here. However, that doesn't stop the six-time Sprint Cup champ and cohorts on the No. 48 team from recreating some scenes from the 2009 blockbuster 'The Hangover.' […]
Living in the moment: Chad Knaus not concerned about legacy
The man responsible for guiding JJ to six Sprint Cup titles brushes off comparisons to legendary crew chief Dale Inman, and says now is not the time for lengthy reflection on his own accomplishments. […]
Surprise, surprise: Stewart caught off guard, humbled by award
Tony Stewart, who is poised to return to racing in February at Daytona, was honored Thursday for his contributions to racing with the National Motorsports Press Association Myers Brothers Award. […]
Brian France: We're working 'all the time' on improving the racing
The NASCAR chairman and CEO took time out during Champion's Week to address a number of hot-button issues, including the sanctioning body's ongoing pursuit of 'closer, tighter competition.' […]
Junior Most Popular Driver for record-breaking 11th straight year
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won NASCAR's NMPA Most Popular Driver Award once again, breaking a tie with Bill Elliott for the longest streak. He moved within five of Elliott for the all-time lead of 16. […]
Texas-style shootout: NASCAR set for duel with F1 in Lone Star State
On Nov. 2, the Sprint Cup Series will compete at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth while Formula One races three hours down the road in Austin -- and the Twitterverse is abuzz about it. […]

TattooNOW: Inked Life Tour
-- Inked Up World Tour Wrap Party and Group Exhibition ?Opening reception: December 7, 2013 9-11pm Known Gallery? 441 N. Fairfax Avenue?Los Angeles, CA 90036? www.knowngallery.com -- The Keep A Breast Foundation announces an exclusive art show in conjunction with Rockstar Energy Drink and Sullen Art Collective to come together to celebrate the closing of The […]
TattooNOWtv: Nate Beavers interview clip - TattooNOW TV
Nate Beavers recently skyped into Off the Map LIVE. He talks about how he loves tattooing in a variety of styles, how skull tattoos are never tiring, the current state of tattooing (Nate has been tattooing for nearly 20 years), thoughts on the reality tattoo TV shows, and more. […]
TattooNOW: New Custom Website: Dark Horse Tattoo
We recently completed this custom website for Dark Horse Tattoos which is located in Stafford, VA. The studio was founded by tattoo artist Cat and their piercer Steve. Cat founded her studio in 2008 although she has been involved in the community for almost 20 years. You can learn more about her and her staff on their biography page. Our team worked with Cat […]
Iron Rose Tattoos: We did it!
We did it! We survived Black Friday unscathed! Here's to hoping you all did as well! We CANNOT wait to hear what awesome ideas you guys have for using up those gift certificates! We're also getting ready to gear up for our annual Iron Rose Tattoos Christmas Event. We've got lots up our sleeve this year so keep an eye out! So very much to be ex […]
David Mushaney Tattoos: Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo
I am stoked to be attending the 5th Annual Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo this year in Blue Lake, California with Liz Cook and Wes Brown from Rebel Muse! This convention will be held on February 14th-16th, 2014. I have a few spots open for this show - Message me through the contact section on here or email me directly at DavidMushaney@yahoo.com for appointment inf […]
Empire State Studios: travels
February 5-9 : Eridanos, Cambridge MA (guestspot) June 20-22 : Empire State Tattoo Expo, Westchester NY August 15-17 : Hell City, Arizona […]
Deft Ink : Best Tattoo Shop in Upper Michigan
Don't forget to like the Best Tattoo Shop in Upper Michigan on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DeftArtStudio […]
Dark Water Tattoos: Congrats to Jose Perez Jr. for his 5 page feature in Inked Magazine
Be sure to check out the January 2014 issue of Inked Magazine for a 5 page feature on Jose Perez Jr. […]
Prodigy Tattoo: December Deals!!!!
I want to start by thanking all my clients for following me to the new location. I'm really grateful for everyone that makes this all possible for me. DECEMBER PROMO I will be doing another huge session deal the week before Christmas this year. I will do 25 hours of work (worth $3125) for $2,000 plus tax. The deal is that the work must be all completed […]
Frank Sanchez: setting appoitments
the best way to set up appoitments is to stop by Rebel Muse any tuesday through saturday after 3 in case I havent had a chance to answer emails about your tattoos. thank you […]

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Makeup Plus Photoshop Equals False Reality

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1168 — Enveloping Insanity

Pennsylvania Two Lane Road iPod Video… 15.6 Megabytes

Trucker Tom Podcast #1167 — Mechanisms of Prejudice

A Warning Regarding Vaccines…

Trucker Tom Podcast #1166 — Personal Production Lines

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