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2016 Existence Is Not A Scripted Drama

May 15, 2018Podcastcar, drama, flying, flying cars, self driving, Technology, technophileTomWiles

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2016 Existence Is Not A Scripted Drama

CH Reunion and Charity Truck Show
Reunion for Carhaulers of Cassens, Auto Haulaway, ACL, Jack Cooper, City Car Roadway, Charleton, McCallum, Maris, Car Haulers, MCL, CCT, Hansen’s, Oakwood, Abrams, all office staff. Overnight camping – $20 BBQ available – Hot dogs, hamburgers, Di’s Fries Live music…
Transportation, warehousing profits up in Q1
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s transportation and warehousing sector saw operating profits increase $99 million in the first quarter of 2018, Statistics Canada reports. That compares to a $938 million gain in the manufacturing sector. In contrast, retail trade saw the…
Shippers still coping with tight capacity, rising rates
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers are continuing to struggle in a tight market, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The index remained in double-digit negative territory at -10.5 in March, FTR reported, reflecting a tough operating environment. Conditions…
Customs booth brouhaha
WINDSOR, Ont. — Windsor business interests have joined the American-owned Ambassador Bridge in a campaign to get the long dormant six additional Customs truck booths at the bridge’s Canadian plaza opened. The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce has written federal Public…
Tops in the shop
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jason Makin is just another good Kingston boy. Nine years ago, after a career as a technician with the Canadian Forces followed by some time at Toyota Motor Company, Makin and his wife decided to return to their…
Walter grinders for prolonged use
Walter Surface Technologies’ Ironman and Ironman PS heavy-duty grinders have been unveiled with several features to support strenuous, prolonged use. Both models offer 1,750 watts of power, six-inch wheel capacity, a Quick-R instant release function, and the Walter Stabilizer that…
U.S. lawmakers call for flexibility to HOS rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thirty United States Senators have penned a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urging them to explore flexible alternative to the current hours of service (HoS) regulations in that country. Addressed to administrator Raymond…
On a mission to serve
Highway Star of the Year Douglas McGowan promotes the hiring of military veterans, claiming they make excellent professional drivers.
Let’s give military veterans a chance
One of the highlights of this job, is having the opportunity each year to reward a deserving professional driver. We at Truck News used to do so as part of our long-running Owner-Operator of the Year award, and now we…
Isaac Instruments to host Lunch and Learn events
CHAMBLEY, Que. — Isaac Instruments has launched a Lunch and Learn series to address important topics in transportation. These events, says Isaac, connect transportation professionals with experts and provide the tools to deal with the biggest issues in trucking; driver…
Bendix shares Roadcheck prep tips
ELYRIA, Ohio – With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck inspection blitz coming up June 5-7, Bendix has offered some advice for passing the inspections with flying colors. “Almost 9,400 vehicles received out-of-service (OOS) violations during Roadcheck 2017, and…
Bosch looks into the future of trucking
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – To say Bosch is optimistic about the future of trucking is an understatement. The technology solutions company laid out its vision for what’s to come at its Mobility Experience USA 2018 event at its proving grounds…
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Truck tonnage surges 9.5% compared to April 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) truck tonnage index was up 9.5% in April compared to the same time last year, the largest ever year-over-year increase since October 2017. Compared to March, the seasonally-adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index is…
Meritor adds Mississauga distribution center
TROY, Mich. – Meritor has opened its Eastern Canada Regional Distribution Centre in Mississauga, Ont., which will serve warehouse distributors and dealers in seven provinces. “Customers in eastern Canada will notice greater ordering flexibility and shorter lead times, with many…
Axle options for Kenworth cabovers
Kenworth has added three Dana Spicer axles to K270 and K370 medium-duty cabovers. The truck models are now available with the Dana Spicer S140 Series of single-reduction, single-drive axles, with gross axle weight ratings from 16,000 to 21,000 lb. The…
Navistar’s Edmonton Parts Distribution Center wins award
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International announced that its Edmonton Parts Distribution Center (PDC) was named the first-place honoree of the Top Performing Warehouse Award by Carlisle & Co. The annual award recognizes the highest performing parts distribution centers in the…
Business lessons from the Vegas Golden Knights
While there are lots of great sports stories at this time of the year, the Vegas Golden Knights should rank at or near the top. Even if they don’t win another game this season, they have exceeded all expectations. They…
Lytx names new CFO
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx announced today that Steve Lifshatz has joined the company as chief financial officer, effective May 14, 2018. Lifshatz most recently served as CFO for Fleetmatics, a global fleet management telematics and software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm. He…

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