Monthly Archives: February 2017

1986 Mystery Of Existence

February 19, 2017Podcast4G LTE Network, 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Allianz Arena, AMC (TV channel), Arsène Wenger, Arturo Vidal, AT&T, Attila, Babies, barack obama, Roy MastersTomWiles

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1986 Mystery Of Existence

Foundation of Human Understanding

Watch “Zero Kilowatt Solar February 2017 Electric Bill” on YouTube

February 15, 2017PodcastTomWiles

https://youtu.be/o1cq6Y1DdHc Zero kilowatt hours used for February 2017. Also a 122 Kilowatt hour credit.

Clinton Reminds Us Why We Are Lucky She Lost The Election

February 13, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://nypost.com/2017/02/12/clinton-reminds-us-why-were-lucky-she-lost-the-election/

Thanks For Being Honest

February 9, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://www.infowars.com/bill-kristol-lazy-white-working-class-americans-should-be-replaced-by-immigrants/

1984

February 9, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/08/nuclear-option-1984-sales-soar-liberals-great/

Carhart Sends 10th Patient to Hospital on Anniversary of Another Patient’s Death

February 8, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/carhart-sends-10th-patient-to-hospital-on-anniversary-of-another-patients-death/

Good Riddance

February 8, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/02/08/massive-espn-financial-subscriber-losses-drag-disneys-first-quarter-sales/

Miracle Weight Loss

February 8, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://www.breitbart.com/milo/2017/02/07/milo-trump-slims-dunham-anything-cant/

Climate of Violence

February 8, 2017PodcastTomWiles

http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/02/07/virgil-the-left-whips-up-a-climate-of-violence-the-prime-target-is-donald-trump/

1985 American Death Cult

February 6, 2017PodcastAsia, Bangkok, Bernie Sanders, Best Western, Betsy DeVos, Bob Corker, Brand, Donald Trump, Manila, Muslim world, Roy MastersTomWiles

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Tropenmuseum Amsterdam Mexican death folklore items (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

1985 American Death Cult

Foundation of Human Understanding

Trucking data will deliver ability to scale, speakers say
TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking-related decisions often revolve around trucks, loads and drivers, but some fleets believe the strength of an invisible thread – in the form of telematics data – will decide which businesses grow and scale. The story of logistics has always told in terms of evolving technology, explained Uber Freight head Lior Ron, […]
How HR needs to approach Covid-19
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a session packed with information for HR professionals, Katharine Weber, a principal with law firm Jackson Lewis, offered a breakdown of how to plan and brace for COVID-19’s continuing effect on the trucking industry’s human resources departments. “You need to take all the responsible steps to reduce the spread of COVID […]
TFI posts strong Q3, terminates APPS acquisition
MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International shook off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, posting a strong third quarter and restoring its workforce. TFI reported net income of $110.7 million, up 34% year-over-year, while revenue declined 4% totaling $1.25 billion. Logistics revenue was up 7%, package-and-courier climbed 1%, truckload dropped 6% and LTL was down 17% […]
Voluntary Covid-19 testing coming to Coutts crossing
COUTTS, Alta. – A pilot project in Alberta will soon offer commercial drivers and other international travelers access to voluntary Covid-19 tests at the Coutts border crossing. The tests begin Nov. 2, and will also be offered at the Calgary International Airport. The support comes as part of a broader initiative as the government explores […]
Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early
TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks promise benefits as diverse as lower emissions and a quiet ride. But fleets looking at the equipment might want to research the related charging infrastructure long before trucks roll off an assembly line. “You can’t say ‘get started early’ enough,” said NFI vice-president of fleet services Jim O’Leary, during an […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers faced their toughest conditions in two years in August, according to FTR’s latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index fell into negative territory with a reading of -1.79, just four months after the index showed shippers enjoying their strongest market conditions on record. The SCI was weighed by favorable rate […]
Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor
ROMULUS, Mich. – Canadian tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar has appointed United Tank Trailer (UTT) its official distributor in Michigan. UTT offers a wide variety of tanker trailers. It also has a full-service R-stamp certified tank inspection and repair facility. “Our relationship started a year ago. We first sold a few units, and we quickly understood […]
Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group saw third quarter revenues drop 10.6% y-o-y to $290.9 million, but net income climbed by $5.7 million thanks to improved operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) boosted by government support. OIBDA climbed 16.7% in its LTL segment, 16.4% in logistics and warehousing, and 16% in specialized and industrial services. […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market freight volumes soften slightly in early October
TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes were down slightly in early October, according to Loadlink Technologies, but the overall outlook remains positive. A strong end to September and the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday are partly to blame for the slower start to October. The last week of September reflected the highest freight totals since […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: September third best month ever for trailer orders
COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer orders surged to their third highest levels ever in September, according to ACT Research. Orders of 51,208 units were up 82% from August and 174% year-over-year, according to ACT’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. “The confluence of several factors is evident in September’s third-highest monthly net volume in […]
Hard truck insurance market leads to search for creative solutions
TORONTO, Ont. – These are hard times. To be precise, it’s a “hard market” when it comes to sourcing insurance coverage in the trucking industry. Insurance premiums have been soaring, particularly for businesses that cross the Canada-U.S. border, largely because the insurers themselves have been bleeding profits. The commercial transportation market sector has performed worse […]
Lewis Idealease expands to Bracebridge
BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. – Lewis Idealease, a division of Lewis Motor Sales, has opened a new truck leasing and service center in Bracebridge, Ont. The opening was announced Wednesday by Idealease, the commercial truck leasing, rental and maintenance company to which Lewis Motor Sales is affiliated. The 18,000 sq.-ft. state-of-the-art facility features a parts warehouse and […]
Work Truck Show falls victim to Covid-19
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The NTEA’s annual Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit, originally scheduled for March 9-12 in Indianapolis, has become the latest victim of Covid-19. The in-person show has been canceled, and there are no plans for a virtual event to mark Work Truck Week, but the association representing the work truck […]
Coming soon: Better ONroute truck stops
TORONTO, Ont. – Truck stop operator ONroute is taking a series of measures to improve the customer experience at its sites, and that will include more food choices and parking spaces, the company CEO has told Today’s Trucking. “We are aggressively evaluating adding up to 200 parking spots in the next 12 months,” Melanie Teed-Murch […]
Truck arrivals up 2% during Oct. 12-18
OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering Canada rose for a third consecutive week during Oct. 12-18, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It said 108,009 truckers arrived in the country that week, up 2% from 105,851 in the comparable time a year ago. Arrivals had risen 2.65% during Oct. 5-12 […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck tonnage rebounds in September
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage jumped 6.7% in September, but was down 2.7% year-over-year, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). September’s increase came on the heels of a 5.3% decline in August. “September had a nice recovery after a significant decline in August,” said ATA chief economist Bob […]
Cross-border truck drivers don’t need to wait 14 days for doctor visits, college says
TORONTO, Ont. – The College of Physicians of Ontario is confirming that essential workers do not need to quarantine for 14 days before an in-person visit with a doctor, even if crossing the Canada-U.S. border in the course of their jobs. Essential workers like truck drivers are not required to quarantine for 14 days after […]
Pot seized from municipal trash hauler
PORT HURON, Mich. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized 1,000 pounds of marijuana from a garbage truck heading for a landfill in New Boston, Mich. The agency said the incident happened Oct. 18 when officers at the Blue Water Bridge encountered a driver operating a trash hauler. The bridge connects Port Huron […]
There’s an art behind these moves
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Musket Transport proved its capability in handling delicate shipments when it partnered with Blackwood Gallery to stage the 2018 art show, The Work of Wind: Air, Land, Sea. The show was designed to raise awareness about climate change. This year, the company is once again collaborating with the University of Toronto Mississauga’s […]
Canvec expands roadside repair service to GTA
MONTREAL, Que. — Canvec Leasing is now offering 24/7 mobile roadside repair service in the Greater Toronto Area, the company announced Tuesday. Canvec said its GTA operations will be managed by the new regional director for Ontario, Joe Totera. A specialist in call center and operations management, he has many years of experience in the […]

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