Monthly Archives: September 2017

1999 Can Cars Really Fly?

September 23, 2017Podcastflying cars, meditation, Roy MastersTomWiles

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1999 Can Cars Really Fly?

Foundation of Human Understanding

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September 9, 2017PodcastTomWiles

2019 Link Conference
Event Details: 8:00 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast. Visit the registration table to pick up your gift bag and join us inside for the most important meal of the day. Networking Challenge. Mix and mingle with your fellow trucking industry…
Trimble unveils two-channel DVR
Trimble’s new two-channel digital video recorder (DVR) will record high-definition video from up to two cameras as part of the company’s Video Intelligence system. Designed with smaller fleets and lighter-duty vehicles in mind, the DVR comes with accessory power cables,…
Somnum pillows designed with sleepers in mind
Lippert Components has unveiled a series of pillows designed specifically for those trying to catch some shuteye in truck sleepers. The somnum pillows are made with a hypoallergenic down-alternative fill, covered in double-stitched 100% cotton with a 350-thread count. In…
Driver shortage dominates minister’s North Bay talks
NORTH BAY, Ont. – The province’s minister of economic development, job creation and trade has met with trucking industry leaders for talks on driver shortage and other key issues affecting the sector in northern Ontario. Todd Smith, along with his…
Women In Trucking names new chairwoman
PLOVER, Wisc. — Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has welcomed in a new board of directors. The new change came from the associations annual general meeting. Laura Roan Hays, regional sales manager, Great Dane is the new chairwoman of the…
Mack Museum pays tribute to refuse industry
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack is highlighting the refuse industry through a special exhibit at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown, Pa. The exhibit is titled: Keeping America Clean: The Evolution of the Waste Industry. If features three antique Mack…
OTA welcomes Thunder Bay’s rejection of DTR bylaw
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association has welcomed a decision by Thunder Bay city council not to adopt the proposed Designated Truck Route bylaw in its current form. The council voted 7-5 on Monday night to reject the…
U.S. truck tonnage slips in May
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 6.1% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). That came on the heels of a surprising 7% jump in April. “As expected, tonnage corrected in May from the surprising surge…
Quick Truck Lube opens Napanee location
NAPANEE, Ont. – Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Truckers visiting the newest Quick Truck Lube at Exit 579 on Hwy. 401 in Napanee, Ont., yesterday were treated to burgers and sausages as part of…
Manitoba’s top drivers awarded
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced the winners of the Provincial Truck Driving Championship, which was held June 15 in Winnipeg, Man. First place winners make up Team Manitoba and include Bruce McKechnie of Bison Transport (single/tandem);…
QTA renews ExpoCam support for next 20 years
MONTREAL, Que. — Newcom Media Inc. and the Quebec Trucking Association (ACQ) have renewed their partnership in the national ExpoCam truck show through an agreement that covers the next 20 years. This partnership ensures that the ACQ fully and exclusively…
Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing
GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is scheduling its annual Brake Safety Week for Sept. 15-22, and will place a particular focus on brake hoses and tubing. Brake hoses and tubing needs to be properly attached, undamaged,…
Truck-Lite integrates Stemco wireless tech
Stemco’s wireless monitoring technology is now being integrated into Truck-Lite’s Road Ready telematics system through a second-generation SmartBridge Integrator. The integration means fleets will be able to access information about Stemco’s wireless products through Road Ready’s web portal, which will…
Crown unveils V-FHM battery chargers
Crown Equipment Corporation has released V-FHM Series modular battery chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. The V-FHM Series chargers are more efficient than similar high-frequency designs, the company says. Each is enhanced by automatic voltage sensing technology that identifies a…
Rand McNally updates atlas
Rand McNally has unveiled the 2020 edition of its Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, offering insights into accessible routes, trucking regulations, and tolls. This year’s edition of the coil-bound atlas includes revised state and provincial maps, as well as updates to…
Volvo Group joins forces with NVIDIA to develop platform for autonomous trucks
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Group announced today that it has teamed up with NVIDIA to deliver self-driving commercial and industrial vehicles. Utilizing NVIDIA’s end-to-end artificial intelligence platform for training, simulation and in-vehicle computing, the resulting system is designed to safely…
Volvo Group sponsors tree planting for Canadian veterans
WHITBY, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the attendees at a tree planting ceremony June 14, sponsored by Volvo Group. The event was part of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, an initiative that will see two million…
2019 Link Conference
Ever wonder how to be a carrier or broker’s first choice? At TransCore Link Logistics’ 21st Annual Conference the morning of Wednesday, July 17 is a must attend event! Find out how you can stand out from the competition and be…
Samba Safety enhances monitoring platform
SambaSafety is now incorporating CSA and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) data into its Qorta monitoring platform. With this, safety managers enjoy information on roadside inspections and violations in near real time, all summarized in carrier and driver scorecards. A preview…
Environment Canada delays rollout of GHG rules for trailers
OTTAWA, Ont. – Environment Canada will delay the rollout of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for trailers by one year, responding to a court challenge against similar rules in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals stayed the rollout of…

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