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1983 Brick and Mortar

January 18, 2017PodcastAmsterdam, App Store (iOS), Atlanta Falcons, Augmented reality, Austin Watson, Ben Roethlisberger, Bob Corker, Borders of Poland, Brandi Glanville, United KingdomTomWiles

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1983 Brick and Mortar

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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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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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Put your best foot forward
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Dayton Parts relocates corporate headquarters
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Looking out for number one
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The private fleet advantage
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The federal skills and training budget
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Trimble joins forces with Cobalt to help fleets recycle old hardware
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble announced today that it is teaming with Cobalt to provide Trimble’s fleet mobility customers with the ability to dispose of older onboard equipment in an environmentally-friendly way. Through this effort, Trimble customers that upgrade to new…
B.C.’s container trucking sector gets a boost from provincial government
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government approved a series of recommendations to support the province’s container trucking sector recently, including an adjusted rate structure for drivers. The recommendations were included in the B.C. container trucking commissioner’s rate and remuneration report,…
Canadian ELD final rule to be published this summer: Millian
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Paccar names new CEO
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Ritchie Bros.’ largest annual Canadian auction in Edmonton April 30
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Dana training tools expand for electrified vehicles
Dana has expanded its Driveline Forensic training series to include videos that address safety and maintenance tips for electrified vehicles. The new videos offer overviews on both electric vehicle architecture and maintenance, as well as vehicle servicing safety tips. The…
New steer tire comes SmartWay verified
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Hendrickson to open new trailer suspension plant
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Freight growth stagnating: ACT Research
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Cargo thefts declined in Q1
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Trucking conditions continue to weaken
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Road Runners founder passes the baton
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Why refuse a helping hand?
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Tremcar reaches a milestone
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