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2012 Bring Back Mental Institutions

February 28, 2018PodcastFlorida, institution, mental, reinstitutionalize, shootingTomWiles

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2012 Bring Back Mental Institutions

In the wake of the recent Florida shooting, it is more obvious than ever that we need to bring back state-supported mental institutions.

Truck arrivals fall 4% during Aug. 3-9
OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped 4% to 103,470 during the week of Aug. 3-9, from 108,087 in the comparable period last year, the Canada Border Services Agency said Wednesday. It is the fifth consecutive drop since the week of June 29 -July 5 when truck arrivals returned to […]
Kenworth makes last K500 cabover
RENTON, Wash. – The last Kenworth K500 cabover rolled off the assembly line in Renton, Wash., on Wednesday, bringing an end to the production of the model after 14 years. The vehicle will be used in a gold mining operation in Angola, the company said. The K500 was one of Kenworth’s premier models, popular primarily […]
Covid-19 text scam targets cross-border truck drivers
TORONTO, Ont. – There’s no need for healthy border-crossing truck drivers to quarantine themselves for 14 days after returning to Canada – despite what any text messages might suggest. Canada Border Services Agency is warning about a fake text message that appears to be coming from the Government of Canada and demanding the self-quarantine measures. […]
Anheuser-Busch adopting renewable natural gas to further reduce emissions
ST. LOUIS, Mo – Anheuser-Busch is transitioning more than 180 trucks, representing about 30% of its dedicated fleet, to renewable natural gas (RNG). It has already converted some 160 diesel-fueled trucks to compressed natural gas (CNG), but the brewer is looking to further reduce emissions by fueling with cleaner-burning RNG. “We are incredibly fortunate to […]
Navistar re-ups with Cummins
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins and Navistar International have extended a long-term supply deal through the next two emissions cycles. Navistar has named Cummins its preferred supplier of medium-duty and heavy-duty big bore engines for International trucks in the U.S. and Canada. “We’re excited to deepen what is an already strong partnership with Navistar, spanning more […]
Want to speed collision repairs? Try electronic estimating
Without a doubt, creating an accurate estimate and getting the claim approved quickly is key to getting a commercial vehicle back on the road and making money. Without that, repairs can’t be authorized and parts can’t be ordered. A proven way to speed the process is taking advantage of the ADJUSTRITE® commercial estimating system from […]
Titanium posts strong second quarter as freight volumes rebound
BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation grew its profit by $400,000 in the second quarter year-over-year, after weathering the storm brought on by Covid-19. Its net income was $900,000 for the quarter and $1.5 million year-to-date, while EBITDA grew 9% to $5.3 million in Q2. This on lower consolidated revenue of $38 million in the second […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Freight index up in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which shows the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 0.9% in June from May. It was the second consecutive monthly rise, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) said Wednesday. The bureau said the index rose due to […]
Cummins, Valvoline unveil one oil for them all
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Valvoline’s latest premium engine oil not only works in diesel, natural gas, and gasoline engines; it also provides extended oil drain intervals for diesel and natural gas vehicles. Two years ago, Valvoline introduced Premium Blue One Solution 9200, which it said was the first engine oil approved for use in natural gas, […]
Canadian truckers brave American Covid crisis
COURTICE, Ont. – Owner-operator (Highway Cat) John Giunta takes safety seriously. A former Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Road Knight, he has 6 million accident-free kilometers to his credit in a career spanning more than 30 years. Much of that was racked up during trips to the U.S., a country now reeling under Covid-19. The pandemic […]
Connectivity key to providing more intelligent business insights: Michelin
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin senior vice-president of services and solutions Ralph Dimenna gave a keynote presentation at the virtual Internet of Things World conference Aug. 11, outlining how connectivity is enabling the company to deliver value to customers that reaches far beyond tires. As an example, he cited the company’s Memos Evolution 4 mining application, […]
Saskatchewan and Alberta trucking associations partner on training
CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) have entered into a partnership to harmonize training programs for their members. Under the agreement, the AMTA is customizing courses for delivery to Saskatchewan’s commercial transportation industry. The AMTA, working with STA, has adapted instructional materials and assessments to align with […]
Roadcheck inspection blitz rescheduled, with special focus on driver requirements
GREENBELT, Md. – Covid-19 may have delayed the annual Roadcheck truck inspection blitz, but it wasn’t completely sidelined. New dates have been established. Roadcheck is now set to occur from Sept. 9-11, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) says. The 72-hour event involves inspectors from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, measuring equipment condition against the […]
First State of Sustainable Fleets report highlights efforts to reduce emissions
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Ninety-eight per cent of fleets that have made an investment in sustainable transportation are planning to continue or increase their investments in green technologies, according to the first State of Sustainable Fleets report. The report was authored by Gladstein, Neandross and Associates (GNA) and sponsored by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), […]
U.S. groups call for probe into Mexican trucking industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Teamsters want to know whether the U.S. trucking industry is harmed by an increase in cross-border trucking services provided by Mexican suppliers. They are urging the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to investigate the matter under provisions of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which went into […]
New truck staging site opens in Delta
DELTA, B.C. — A new truck staging facility has opened in Delta, B.C., making room for up to 140 vehicles. This will help to address long-standing road safety concerns in the Delta community where port-destined container truck queues reach more than 15 trucks along the Roberts Bank causeway, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority said. The […]
Keystone Western acquires Darcol
WINNIPEG, Man. – Keystone Western has acquired Darcol International, a transportation company based in Winnipeg. “This acquisition adds capacity that will allow both organizations to leverage their industry expertise in order to enhance the unique service offerings of both Keystone Western and Darcol,” The company said. The acquisition also builds on Keystone Western’s strategy of […]
Ritchie Bros. appoints a chief strategy officer
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has named Kevin Geisner chief strategy officer. In this new role, Geisner will have responsibility for driving the company’s overall corporate strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, Ritchie Bros. said. He will also serve as a member of the executive committee and report to CEO Ann Fandozzi. “Kevin has the […]
Used truck values down but moderating: Ritchie Bros.
TORONTO, Ont. – Ritchie Bros. continues to report weaker used truck and heavy equipment prices in Canada compared to last year, but the declines are easing. “Used equipment values in general continue to be lower compared with the same time period last year for the U.S. and Canada, however, the rates of decline continue to […]
Navistar makes strategic appointments
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced a series of new executive appointments. The company has named Friedrich Baumann president of sales, marketing and aftersales. Baumann will be responsible for the complete commercial process for customers and dealers and will continue to serve as liaison with Navistar’s alliance partner, Traton Group, the company said Tuesday. […]

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