Monthly Archives: January 2016

1945 Artificial Sweetners

January 31, 2016PodcastAcademy Award, African American, Agent Orange, Ambassador, Amsterdam, Amy Adams, Auckland, Bail, Bernie Sanders, Bovine somatotropin, Brussels, Christmas, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Diet Coke, Diet soda, food, Food additive, Food and Drug Administration, Sugar substitute, United StatesTomWiles

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Foundation of Human Understanding

1944 High Anxiety

January 18, 2016PodcastAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Alina Tugend, Alzheimer's disease, Anxiety, Catechol-O-methyl transferase, Chronic stress, Danger (company), Fight-or-flight response, Stanford University, Stress (biology)TomWiles

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1943 Misplaced Hope

January 15, 2016PodcastTomWiles

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1942 Vacation Has Ended

January 7, 2016PodcastAcademy Award, African American, Ambassador, Amsterdam, Amy Adams, Auckland, Bail, Bernie Sanders, Brussels, ChristmasTomWiles

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1942 Vacation Has Ended…

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2019 Specialized Transportation Symposium
Management Best Practices: Fuel Savings
What challenges do tanker fleets face when pushing for fuel saving improvements? Lou Smyrlis finds out.
Specialized Transportation Symposium set for Feb. 19-22
HOUSTON, Texas — The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association revealed the details of its upcoming Specialized Transportation Symposium recently. The 2019 Specialized Transportation Symposium is set for Feb. 19-22 in Houston, Texas. The event normally sees roughly 500 attendees who…
Worst may be over for shippers: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers eased in October, suggesting the worst may be over for them. The FTR Shippers Conditions Index rose to a reading of -2.1 in October, reflecting the best environment for shippers in more than…
U.S. truck tonnage rose in November: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.4% in November, and was 7.6% stronger year-over-year. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index reached a level of 118.9, up from October’s reading of 118.4. “The fact that tonnage…
As we prepare to enjoy the holidays, cargo thieves are preparing to take advantage
As the holiday season approaches, beware the Grinches that are preparing to pilfer your loads. Holiday season is a peak time for cargo theft, according to a new report from Northbridge Insurance, which also sheds new light on the thriving illegal…
Trailer orders continued torrid pace in November: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary trailer orders for November point to 43,600 units ordered, according to ACT Research, continuing this year’s record-setting pace. November marked the fifth best month in trailer industry order history. “Trailer orders continued to set records in…
Panelists weigh in on consequences of MELT
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) has been in Ontario for 17 months, and so far, fleets are liking the effects the program has instilled on applicants. At least, that was the opinion of the executives on the carrier…
Truck West January 2019
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Doug Ford visits Challenger
Ontario Premier tours facility, visits staff, and hears about trucking’s top issues
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Truck News January 2019
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Shell releases heavy-duty greases
Shell Rotella has unveiled a new lineup of heavy-duty greases for applications including trucks, tractors, and construction equipment. Rotella HD The Shell Rotella HD Grease is a premium multi-purpose formulas for on- and off-road applications and industrial equipment use. Its…
Oil woes in Alberta
If I were to personify the state of this country’s interest (or lack thereof) of advancing energy production and global investor visage, I would settle on that of a one-handed circus juggler! Yes, the exercise normally incorporates hand-eye coordination using…
APTA honors best in trucking at annual dinner
DIEPPE, N.B. — Nine Canadians from the Maritimes were honored on December 13 for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the trucking industry and their communities across the region. The honorees were celebrated by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA),…
HDMA unveils executive panel for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) revealed a new executive panel of the 7th Annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) Conference representing a cross section of fleets last week. Mike Palmer, vice-president of fleet services…
CNG filling stations opened along Hwy. 401
LONDON, Ont. – Three trucks tops along Hwy. 401 in Ontario now have compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations for heavy trucks. The stations were installed by Union Energy Solutions Limited Partnership and Clean Energy Fuels. They’re located at Windsor…
OTA makes case for trucking in pre-budget submission
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has brought attention to key issues facing the trucking industry it would like the provincial government to address in the upcoming budget. In its pre-budget submission, the OTA outlined concerns about Driver…
Trucking conditions dropped sharply since August: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. continued to slide in October, to a reading of 3.17 on the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. That marks a significant drop since August, when it was in double digits. The index has…
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