Monthly Archives: February 2014

Wolfgang Puck 5 in 1 Grill & Griddle

February 27, 2014BlogCook, food, HSN, Meat, Olive oil, Recreation, Spaghetti, Spaghetti squash, Tomato sauce, Wolfgang PuckTomWiles

I’m not much of a cook. About the only thing I cook at home is spaghetti. Now that I have this new grill I think that will likely change.

Professor Amos Super Fast Drain Cleaner Works As Advertised

February 26, 2014BlogBusiness and Economy, Clog (shoe), Drain cleaner, England, Home and Garden, Plumbing, Professor Amos, Roto-Rooter, Shopping, Super FastTomWiles

I had a severely clogged drain so I used a product called Professor Amos Super Fast Drain Cleaner to quickly clear my drain. The product works exactly as advertised.

Dr. Heater Original Model DR-968 Review

February 25, 2014BlogBall bearing, Infrared, Infrared heater, Remote control, Room temperature, Sleep mode, Temperature, United StatesTomWiles

I just bought a Dr. Heater original model DR-968 space heater via Amazon. Will I like it?

1824 Cat Bite

February 25, 2014PodcastCat, depression, Major depressive disorder, pet, PLOS ONE, Roy Masters, Toxoplasma gondii, University of MichiganTomWiles

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Mark Vanderburg’s Gun Rights Radio Network

Foundation of Human Understanding

Roy Masters

Review of Hoover model UH70403PC upright bagless vacuum cleaner

February 25, 2014BlogAppliances, clean, HEPA, Home and Garden, Hoover, Shopping, Vacuum, Vacuum cleanerTomWiles

Review of Hoover model UH70403PC upright bagless vacuum cleaner

TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 15: Best Buy!!!!!

February 24, 2014PodcastTomWiles

TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 14: Wild Goose Chase

February 24, 2014BlogTomWiles

TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 13: Day of Sitting

February 24, 2014BlogTomWiles

TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 12: Chaos

February 24, 2014BlogTomWiles

TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 11

February 19, 2014Blog7, Business, Carrie Mathison, columbus, deadly, Homeland, Julian Morris, missouri, Nicholas Brody, ohio, seven, sins, St. Louis, Tom Hardy, truck, VehicleTomWiles

Does society pressure us into committing the seven (7) deadly sins?

CTEA’s 54th Annual Manufacturers Conference
Consolidated Fastfrate moves into new Edmonton Facility
EDMONTON, Alta. — Consolidated Fastfrate has opened its new expanded cross dock, transload and warehousing facility in Edmonton. The new location is much closer to the CP intermodal yard and all major roadways. Over the last seven months since its…
OTA applauds call for stricter penalties for impaired driving
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) applauded today’s announcement by Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, proposing stricter new penalties for impaired driving – including drug and alcohol use for commercial vehicle operators – along with new and…
Truck News October 2017
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Truck convoy rolls for Special Olympics
CALGARY, Alta. – Big rigs of all shapes and sizes convoyed down Calgary streets Sept. 16 raising over $20,000 for Special Olympics Alberta athletes. Seventy-eight trucks took part in the 2017 World’s Largest Truck Convoy, with participants from trucking companies…
Truckload turnover increases in second quarter: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. – The turnover rate at truckload carriers increased in the second quarter of the year, a sign that the market for drivers is quickly tightening, according to American Trucking Associations (ATA) chief economist Bob Costello. “We saw double…
Second annual GTA Convoy for Special Olympics grows to 35 trucks
BRAMPTON, Ont. – The second annual GTA Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Ontario went off just as organizers had hoped – with a larger commitment from truck drivers in the Toronto area. This year the convoy saw 35 trucks –…
What marijuana legalization could mean for your insurance coverage
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The legalization of marijuana will have significant impacts on the insurance and transportation industry as insurance companies will have to extend coverage offerings and anticipate the risks involved in underwriting and dealing with impairment claims. That was…
Rosenau places large investment into CentrePort Canada
WINNIPEG, Man. – Just a year after opening its first location at CentrePort Canada in Winnipeg, Man., Rosenau Transport has invested in a significant expansion plan, moving to a much larger facility. “As one of Western Canada’s largest regional carriers…
Ontario Labour Ministry’s upcoming blitz to focus on flatbed safety
TORONTO, Ont. — This year the Ontario Labour Ministry’s fall blitz will focus on supply chain flatbed safety, thanks to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Ontario Trucking Association (OTA). The CTA and OTA has urged the government to specifically…
Fuso celebrates launch of its zero-emissions light-duty truck in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Daimler Trucks’ Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. celebrated the launch of the Fuso eCanter in New York City today, the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck. U.S., European and Japanese customers will receive their eCanter…
More than 20 trucking firms make 2017 Profit 500 list
TORONTO, Ont. — A total of 21 transportation and logistics firms were listed by Canadian Business and Profit’s annual Profit 500 list which ranks Canada’s fastest growing companies. The list ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth. According to Canadian Business, the transport companies…
Azuga unveils new ELD solution
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Azuga had introduced its new electronic logging device (ELD) solution, Azuga eLogs. With less than 100 days left before the mandate goes into effect, the Azuga eLogs solution provides commercial vehicles with ELD technology that…
Trucking volumes improve for eighth month in a row: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest data released by ACT Research, August’s freight volume reading advanced to 67.0. August’s freight reading represents an almost 10 point jump above July and 4 points above the year-to-date average. “On a seasonally adjusted…
Winners crowned in Navistar Technician Rodeo
LISLE, Ill. –Winners were crowned recently at this year’s Navistar Technician Rodeo, which features the company’s best commercial truck and bus technicians going head-to-head. Nathan Reed of RWC International in Arizona took home the “Top Service Technician” Award for…
Truck West September 2017
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Mack Pinnacle, Granite models get an update
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Mack Granite and Pinnacle models will benefit from design enhancements making their debut in the all-new Mack Anthem highway tractor. The company says the interior updates will help fleets attract and retain drivers. Updates include, all-new…
Mack introduces Anthem highway model
New model strikes balance between traditional Mack styling, aerodynamics
AMTA partnership aims to help bring missing children home
CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to help increase the scope of the organization. “When it comes to important causes, the AMTA is always ready to use…
Truck Tech Fall 2017
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