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Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics
TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared... […]
OOIDA files second complaint against FMCSA over safety records
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA... […]
Trailer orders bounce back after weak March: ACT Research report
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net... […]
COMPETITION WATCH: Celadon acquires Hyndman Transport
WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division. […]
Navistar brings engineering groups together at revamped Melrose Park facility
MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Navistar International has nearly completed the integration of all product development activities at its Melrose Park Test Center and Engine Plant. […]
Flo Components becomes first SKF LBU System House for Lincoln, SKF brands in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has received a letter of intent from SKF Lubrication Business Unit (LBU) designating Flo as a SKF LBU System House for both Lincoln and SKF brands. In November, Flo reached an agreement with SKF LBU to... […]
Canadian heavy hauler wins SC&RA's Hauling Job of the Year Award
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Precision Specialized Division (PSD) has received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Hauling Job of the Year Award. PSD, a Woodbridge, Ont.-based heavy haul company, is the first Canadian company in... […]
Navistar CEO promises improved product quality, increased market share
LISLE, Ill. -- In a meeting with trade press journalists this evening, Troy Clarke, head of Navistar International, spoke candidly about the company’s recent challenges and the reasons he thinks it has turned the corner. […]
Manheim Toronto Auto Auction appoints new specialty manager
MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim Toronto Auto Auction has appointed Cindy McCrystal as specialty manager. McCrystal is now responsible for the account management of Manheim Toronto’s truck, equipment and highline sales for new and existing... […]
Arrow Transportation buys Degama's transportation management software
KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- Arrow Transportation Systems has purchased Toronto-based Degama Systems’ Transportation Management Software (DTMS) solution. […]
COMPETITION WATCH: Kriska appoints Jonathan Wahba COO
PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Holdings Limited has appointed Jonathan Wahba as its chief operating officer. Wahba succeeds Paul Dean after 17 years in this role at Kriska. […]
OTA, CITA join forces to create best practices guide for shippers, carriers
OTTAWA, Ont. -- A group made up of shippers from the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association (CITA) and motor carriers from the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) met in Toronto this month with the goal of opening a mutually beneficial... […]
Road Today Truck Show coming to Brampton this weekend
BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The Road Today Truck Show is back for its fifth instalment this weekend with a change of venue. The show will be held at the Soccer Centre (1495 Sandalwood Parkway E at Dixie/Sandalwood) in Brampton May 25-26. ... […]
Utility produces 50,000th dry van trailer at Virginia plant
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Utility Trailer has produced its 50,000th dry van trailer at its Glade Spring, Va. manufacturing plant. […]
Maxim Truck and Trailer to host 13th annual charity BBQ next week
WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting its 13th annual charity BBQ for customers, suppliers, community and family members at its head office in Winnipeg May 29. […]
Class 8 orders hit second-highest volume in 16 months: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders remained above 20,000 units for a seventh consecutive month in April, rising to their second highest volume in sixteen months, according to the latest figures form ACT Research. April Class 8 net orders totalled... […]

Transport Topics Closed for Memorial Day
Transport Topics will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, May 28, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news. […]
I-5 Closed in Wash. State After Bridge Struck by Truck Collapses
A section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle collapsed after it was struck late Thursday by a heavy-duty truck, closing the West Coast's main north-south highway in both directions. […]
Texas to Hold Freight Listening Sessions in June
The Texas Department of Transportation will hold 10 listening sessions around the state in June to help it identify freight-related issues to enhance the state's economic competitiveness. […]
Holiday Weekend Driving to Rise Slightly, AAA Says
The number of Americans driving during the Memorial Day holiday weekend will rise slightly, with a majority saying gasoline prices will not impact their plans, according to AAA. […]
Durable Goods Orders Rise 3.3% in April
Durable goods orders rose 3.3% in April, the Commerce Department said Friday. […]
Foxx Says Top Priorities at DOT Would Be Safety, Efficiency, Infrastructure
Transportation Secretary nominee Anthony Foxx told a Senate committee that, if confirmed, his top priorities would be on improving safety, efficiency and infrastructure. […]
Celadon to Acquire Canadian Carrier Hyndman Transport
Celadon Trucking Services said it will acquire Canadian carrier Hyndman Transport Ltd. Terms were not disclosed. […]
Commercial Vehicle Group Hires New CEO
Component supplier Commercial Vehicle Group said former Caterpillar executive Richard Lavin has been hired as CEO. […]
New Home Sales Rise to Three-Month High
New home sales rose 2.3% in April to a three-month high, the Commerce Department said Thursday. […]
Initial Jobless Claims Fall by 23,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 23,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday. […]
Oil Slides Below $93 a Barrel
Oil fell for a third day Thursday, falling more than $1 to below $93 a barrel after dropping almost $2 on Wednesday, on reports that Chinese manufacturing slowed, Bloomberg News reported. […]

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 […]

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Lunar Eclipse 2013: Tonight's Sky Show To Be Webcast By SLOOH Space Camera
By: Tariq Malik Published: 05/24/2013 12:46 PM EDT on SPACE.com The moon will take the smallest of dips through the Earth's shadow in a minor eclipse tonight (May 24) and you can watch the lunar event live online via a webcast. The lackluster lunar eclipse will star in a free webcast by the Slooh Space Camera, which offers live views of the night sky vi […]
10 Stunning Homes With Bridges That Recall A Childhood Dream (PHOTOS)
Does every little girl dream of living in a castle, or was that just us? Surrounded by an alligator-filled moat to protect us from danger, our only contact with the outside world would be via the drawbridge. If you still love the idea of a bridge leading to your front door, you're in luck. We've found ten homes where you can live out that whole Rap […]
Press Freedom Groups Protest DOJ's Actions In Letter To Eric Holder
More than sixty organizations signed a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday, demanding a "full, transparent" explanation for the Justice Department's secret probe into journalists. The Obama administration has come under fire in recent weeks over revelations that the DOJ secretly obtained months of phone records at the Associated P […]
Alfonso Portillo, Former President Of Guatemala, Extradited To U.S. On Money Laundering Charges
GUATEMALA CITY — Ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo was extradited on Friday to the United States to face charges of laundering $70 million in Guatemalan funds through U.S. bank accounts.The former president was taken from a military hospital where he was recovering from liver surgery and a heart condition and put on a plane, according to his lawyer Ma […]
Springsboro, Ohio, District Considers Teaching Creationism In Schools
The Springboro, Ohio, school board is currently considering a proposal that would allow the district to teach creationism, despite objections from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and local parents.The issue, which was discussed at Thursday night’s board meeting, is part of a larger proposal that would open up a variety of controversial issues for c […]
Stars In Bikinis: Celebrities Rock Red, White And Blue Swimsuits (PHOTOS)
Happy Memorial Day!Today we are honoring all the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and all those brave individuals who have fought for our country. Memorial Day also symbolizes the kick-off of summer as many people head to the beach to ring in the upcoming season. Read More... More on Celebrity Skin […]
Jennifer Lawrence's Brother Stalked By Man Who Wanted To Get To The Actress; Stalker Arrested & Charged
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Canadian man is facing charges that he stalked the brother of Jennifer Lawrence after authorities say he repeatedly insisted that the man put him in touch with the Oscar-winning actress so he could protect her, according to court documents.Zhao Han Cong, 23, of Vancouver, British Columbia, was ordered Friday to remain held until he could […]
How Prosecutors Fought To Keep Rosen's Warrant Secret
The Obama Administration fought to keep a search warrant for James Rosen's private e-mail account secret, arguing to a federal judge that the government might need to monitor the account for a lengthy period of time.Read More... More on Justice Department […]
Marriage In India: Grooms Required To Prove They Have A Toilet Before Marrying
To participate in a mass marriage ceremony in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Monday, there was just one requirement for grooms-to-be: prove they owned a toilet.In an effort to improve sanitation (India's 2011 census revealed that less than half of Indian homes had a toilet), the local government required any groom who wished to participate in Mon […]
Thornton High School On Lockdown After Report Of Nearby Gunman
Thornton High School has been placed on lockdown after a gunman was reportedly near the school, according to KDVR.The Denver Post's Sadie Gurman tweeted:Officers in SWAT gear were going room to room in the high school on the last day of finals. Needless to say, finals are over. Evac planned.— Sadie Gurman (@sgurman) May 24, 2013 Read More... More on Den […]
Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul Gang Up On GOP
WASHINGTON -- They began as sworn enemies and later made peace as allies of convenience. Now Kentucky's two Republican senators, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, have developed a working relationship that serves their mutual interests (at the moment), but which is threatening to tear the GOP apart in the U.S. Senate.The symbol and operational center of th […]
Dogs And Babies Sleeping Are What The World Needs Now
Because they are not just man's best friends...Read More... More on Sleep […]
Legislature To Spend $370,000 On New Carpet - WLNS TV 6 Lansing - Jackson
The last time they installed new carpeting in the Michigan House and Senate, John Engler was governor.Years later, under Governor Jennifer Granholm, there was talk of replacing the carpet, but it was never done until now.Everywhere you look on the house floor you see this black duct tape. A source says its only a matter of time before somebody gets tripped u […]
The Strange Advice A Teacher Gave To One Graduate (PHOTO)
It's not unusual for students to be given a little inspirational life advice upon graduation. But for one Reddit user -- who goes by atheistkitty -- the words of wisdom given to him by his teacher were not your average Dr. Seuss quote. Solid advice. John, we hope you have some bagels to go with all of that cream cheese. Read More... […]
Cave Paintings Found In Mexico: 5,000 Ancient Works Depict Humans, Animals (PHOTOS)
Mexican researchers announced a remarkable find this week: nearly 5,000 well-preserved cave paintings scattered across 11 different sites.The 4,926 paintings were found in Burgos, in the mountainous northeastern state of Tamaulipas, in Mexico, reports the BBC. The beautiful pictures, cataloged with the help of the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology a […]

Max @ Off the Map Tattoo: female back piece work in progress
Hey everyone! Here's a work in progress back piece that I've been chipping away at. This is about 12 hours of tattooing in, with many more to go. I'm really happy with the results so far. This tattoo is fitting for my personal life at the moment... For my client it has alot of signifigance and I'm very fortunate to share in all of my clie […]
Mr Jones Tattoo: Hell City Tattoo Convention!
Hell City Tattoo Convention in Arizona from August 23rd-25th is coming quick! It is my first convention and Im wicked excitided!! I still have appointments available for your awesome tattoo! If you are intersted please e-mail me at info@mrjonestattoo.com. Also I am working on a Script lettering guide to help anyone but aimed at tattoo artist th […]
PowerLine Tattoo: Memorial Day
Hey guys, we will be closed this Monday, 5/27, as it's Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend - hope it's nice weather for BBQs and all that fun stuff, but please make sure to apply sunscreen to your tattoos to keep them bright and beautiful! […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Frank Ready to Join the Team Full Time!
We are thrilled to announce we will be adding Frank Ready to our full time roster at our Easthampton, MA location! Frank has been a dedicated guest artist, traveling to both our studios a total of 4 times in just a few months time. Frank fit in so well and clients loved him so much, we just had to make him a stationary part of out team!Frank's next spot […]
Visions Tattoo, Piercing, & Art Gallery: Beetle Mandala Painting by Canman
"Iridescent Beetle Orgy" 40"x40" mixed media painting by Canman.This painting will be included in the "Antennae of Inspiration" book published by Out of Step books which will be available soon.Canman felt that the beauty and colors of iridescent beetles would make the perfect subject matter for this insect inspired book project. […]
Dimas Reyes Art: May 2013 update
5/13: Long overdue update!! Lots of new tattoos and a new painting. Currently booking in August; email me at dimas@dimasreyes.com for appointment info. […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Tattoo Testimonials!
Would you like to enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Off the Map Tattoo? Who wouldn't?! Well, we have some great news for you! We are now doing monthly raffles for those who participate in our Tattoo Testimonials! All you have to do is give us a review on Google, Yahoo, or Facebook, then send a link of your review to grantspass@offthemaptattoo.com […]
Tattoo Education: New Documentary Out: Hell City, The Movie!
May 22, 2013Greetings from Tattoo Education! We've known Durb Morrison for quite a while now. Durb does great tattoos and has some excellent products that he's pioneered, such as True Tubes and ErgoSquish tubes, which we carry at the TattooEducation store. But most of you probably know Durb because of his spectacular Hell City Tattoo Fest, which i […]
Trent Edwards @ Surrealskin: New projects
I am super stoked on starting new projects and for ones to come in the future, I would love to hear your ideas for original tattoo concepts so just drop me an email, also you can follow me on Instagram under @TrentsTattoos.Thanks Trent […]
Transcend Tattoo Gallery: Guest Artist Javier Rodriguez
So we will be having a few guest artist visiting from abroad this summer. Our first Artist is Javier Rodriguez from Spain he will be tattooing here sometime in early July. We will keep you posted as soon as the exact dates get worked out. Javier is an awesome portrait artist you can check out his here. Call the shop if you would like to get in touch with him […]

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