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Panel discusses benefits and challenges of 9-axle configurations
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Many in the log hauling industry in B.C. would like to see the province fall in line with other jurisdictions and permit the use of 9-axle configurations. A B.C. Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) panel discussed the…
Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Every two years those in the logging, mining, trucking, and other resource sectors in Canada’s north gather to showcase the latest and greatest in machinery and technology. Moira Pellerine, marketing and operations manager for Master Promotions,…
MTO talks compliance in excavation, aggregate sectors
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca reinforced the MTO’s commitment to return enforcement to the aggregate and excavation sectors by the fall of 2018 at a town hall meeting in Mississauga yesterday. As of late, the MTO has…
Inconsistencies in insurance policies are maddening
Insurance is on every small trucking company’s list of top three aggravations for several reasons, cost being the biggest. Assume you’ve had no claims for a few years. Think of the premiums spent: hundreds of thousands of dollars for just…
Western Star’s Kelowna roots still evident today
PHOENIX, Ari. — The fact Western Star still shines bright 50 years after the creation of the brand is a small miracle. Western Star trucks in the late 1990s were still being custom-built, largely by hand, in Kelowna, B.C. while the…
In conversation with Kelley Platt, Western Star president
PHOENIX, Ari. — In addition to overseeing the Western Star truck brand, Kelley Platt also serves as chief diversity officer for parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). It’s a role she clearly relishes and finds gratifying, and she spoke of…
Wilson’s Truck Lines turns 80
TORONTO, Ont. – Wilson’s Truck Lines is celebrating its 80th birthday this year. The business, that was started in 1937 when John Wesley Wilson and his son Carl Wilson began transporting food with four Dodge single-axle trucks and four 20-foot…
Road Today Show to be held Saturday
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Road Today Show and Job Fair takes place May 27 at the Brampton Soccer Center located at Dixie and Sandalwood Roads. This is the ninth edition of the show, which will run from 10 a.m. till…
Shell Rotella set to roll through Canada
HOUSTON, Texas – The Shell Rotella Road Show is rolling into Canada this July. The official tour is set to be held from July 2-August 2 and features a 53-foot double bump-out trailer with more than 3,000 square feet of…
Healthy Fleet Challenge launches new public website
LONDON, Ont. — The Healthy Fleet Challenge leaderboard is now public. According to organizers, the site, www.healthyteam.com is open to the public, where visitors can see a real-time ranking of the healthiest fleets in North America. Companies are ranked based on…
Canada Cartage named Coke’s top short-haul carrier
TORONTO, Ont. — Canada Cartage has been named Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada’s short-haul carrier of the year. The award was handed out during an Apr. 12 reception in Toronto. Canada Cartage won the award for finding new, more efficient ways to…
Motivating Millennials
Attracting and retaining Millennials to the transportation industry.
Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships set for this weekend
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships are set to take place this weekend. The championships will once again be held at the Brampton PowerAde Centre (7575 Kennedy Rd.) where competitors will go head-to-head with other drivers for the…
Bison teams up with Missing Children Society of Canada
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport announced recently that is has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) in an effort to bring answers in the ongoing searches for missing children and help to return missing children to a…
It’s show time
Three summer truck shows that should be on your calendar
Gordie Howe bridge start date now set for next summer
WINDSOR, Ont. — Construction of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge should get underway in the summer of 2018, and take four years to build, top officials with the Crown corporation overseeing the bridge’s construction and future operations say. Windsor Detroit…
Four predictions for the future of trucking
The North American transportation industry is in the early stages of an era of unprecedented change. Our industry has been inundated with reports of autonomous vehicles, the electrification of trucking and other potential alternative fuels, and the “uberization” of the…
Exercising a good work culture
Free healthy meals. Paid workouts. Is Scotlynn Canada's healthiest trucking fleet?
East Manufacturing joins Transit Trailer product lineup
CHATHAM, Ont. — Transit Trailer announced recently that East Manufacturing has joined its product lineup. “We look forward to expanding our product selection to include more of the finest in the marketplace,” said Murray Campbell, president of Transit Trailer. “East’s acclaimed…
Great Dane wins two Plant Safety Awards
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Two of Great Dane’s manufacturing plants were awarded Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association’s (TTMA) Plant Safety Awards. The company’s Brazil, Indiana plant was the winning trailer manufacturing plant in the large plant category and the Danville, Pennsylvania plant…

Smarter Cars Paving the Way for Robot Vehicles
Advanced driver-assistance features increasingly are embedded in cars you can find parked in dealers' lots. Luxury makers like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz began including them a few years ago, but they now have trickled down to many mass-market models, sometimes as options, sometimes standard.
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Opens Intermodal Center in Joliet, Ill.
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. announced the recent opening of its metals transload and warehousing facility in Joliet, Ill.
Scopelitis Transportation Expands to Air Cargo Security Consulting
Scopelitis Transportation Consulting announced the expansion of its services to include air cargo security consulting, compliance and training.
Bay & Bay Transportation Opens Terminal in Denton, Texas
Bay & Bay Transportation, an Eagan, Minn.-based refrigerated carrier and freight broker, has opened a new terminal in Denton, Texas, which the company hopes will make it easier for company drivers located near Dallas to find a place to eat, sleep, park, shower and maintain their trucks.
St. George Logistics Opens Temperature-Controlled Center in Metro Miami
St. George Logistics, a provider of outsourced container freight station services and warehousing and distribution services, opened its ocean and air container freight station and specialized 3PL center in Medley, Fla., on May 23.
G&D Integrated Announces Opening of Warehouse in Chicago Metro Area
Transportation and logistics services provider G&D Integrated announced the opening of a new warehouse in the Chicago metro area.
US Consumer Sentiment Signals Gains in Spending Remain Likely
U.S. consumer sentiment holding near post-election highs reflects an improved outlook on wages and indicates spending is poised to rebound, though a partisan gap persists, University of Michigan survey data showed May 26.
Hub Group to Acquire Estenson Logistics for $306 Million
Hub Group has reached a deal to acquire Estenson Logistics for $306 million, which, if approved, would combine the Nos. 28 and 46 companies, respectively, on the Transport Topics Top 50 list of the largest logistics companies in North America.
US Economic Growth Not So Bad After Revisions to Spending, Investment
The U.S. economy's first quarter wasn't so miserable after all, as consumption contributed more to growth and business investment was even stronger than thought, Commerce Department data showed May 26.
Stagnant Equipment Orders Signal Pause in Investment
A second straight month of stagnant orders for business equipment in April indicates investment in capital goods could slow in the second quarter, Commerce Department data showed May 26.
KAR Auction Services Acquires Transport Division of Dependable Auto Shippers
KAR Auction Services, a holding company for used vehicle auctioneer ADESA, Automotive Finance Corp. and Insurance Auto Auctions, a firm that resells total-loss vehicles, has purchased the vehicle transportation business of Dependable Auto Shippers, a company based in Mesquite, Texas, that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December.

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Pelfrey and the White Sox knock out Tigers 8-2
The teams waited out an 85-minute delay at the start of Game 2.
Twins look to bounce back at home vs. Rays (May 27, 2017)
MINNEAPOLIS -- Ace Chris Archer got the Tampa Bay Rays' nine-game road trip off to a great start. Jake Odorizzi will try and follow suit on Saturday.
Braves LIVE To Go: Jaime Garcia's arm, bat power Braves past Giants
Jaime Garcia delivered with his arm, and his bat as the Braves blanked the Giants to open their West Coast swing.
Angels now know Marlins have some offense (May 27, 2017)
MIAMI -- The slumping Miami Marlins, who are 17-29 and have lost 21 of their past 28 games, earned the respect of the Los Angeles Angels in Friday night's opener of a three-game series.
Cabrera, Davidson, Garcia lead White Sox over Tigers 8-2 (May 26, 2017)
CHICAGO (AP) Melky Cabrera homered and had four RBIs, Matt Davidson went deep and Avisail Garcia drove in three runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 8-2 on Friday night after the first game of their doubleheader was postponed because of rain.
Iannetta's home run in 9th rallies D-backs to 10-inning win
Jake Lamb homered in the fourth inning and hit an RBI double in Arizona's two-run 10th.
WATCH: Jaime Garcia helps himself as Braves break through in win over Giants
Jaime Garcia follows his gem on the mound by helping out at the plate as the Braves take a 2-0 lead on Giants.
WATCH: Brandon Moss hits a three-run jack in Royals' win over Indians
Brandon Moss put the Royals within one run with a three-run shot against the Indians on Friday.
Wood stays undefeated as Dodgers blank Cubs 4-0 (May 26, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Alex Wood allowed two hits over five scoreless innings, Chase Utley and Adrian Gonzalez homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday night in the series opener.
Garcia shuts out Giants, gets key hit in Braves' 2-0 win (May 26, 2017)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jaime Garcia pitched 6 2/3 innings and drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

TattooNOW: Decoratif 2017 Live Webcast THURSDAY, MAY 11 AND FRIDAY, MAY 12
Decoratif 2017 Live Webcast THURSDAY, MAY 11 AND FRIDAY, MAY 12 AN ORNAMENTAL EVENT FEATURING "LESS-IS-MORE" FROM JEFF GOGUE, RUSS ABBOTT#39;S "HAMMER AND CHISEL" SEMINAR AND LAURA JADE#39;S SEMINAR "THE JADE EFFECT." THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED AT OFF THE MAP GRANTS PASS. DON#39;T MISS OUT ON TWO FULL DAYS OF SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATIONS AND […]
TattooNOW: Interested in tattooing in San Diego?
Bearcat Tattoo Gallery is ready to bring on a new resident artist as well as new guest artists. We value original and inspired tattoo work. Positive energy and motivation is essential for our team. Bearcat was built on creativity and the quest to learn and grow as artists. Everyone is focused on extended learning and […]
TattooNOW: The Impact Project June 26-29th 2017
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TattooNOW: Gogue, Baxter, Butcher, Moule, Jade and Lenhard webinars up for replay
Tattooers, we have some new fresh tattoo webinars. Among the highlights of the Paradise tattoo gathering in 2016 was webcasting Markus Lenhard for the first time, as well as three brand new seminars that debuted at Paradise. Check out what we just uploaded: The Jade Effect - Webinar with Laura Jade: You will learn how […]
TattooNOW: New England News: The Hilarious Mikey Har-Har-Har is coming back to town
Mikey Har will be visiting our Easthampton studio for a few days in February (2/22-2/24, to be exact). Mikey can usually be found at Transcend Tattoo Gallery in Branford, CT. Mikey specializes in art with heart. He tends to work in a new skool/graffiti style, but can handle anything you throw at him - from […]
TattooNOW: Tattoo Interview / Artist Introduction - Josh Suchoza from Off The Map Tattoo Now Available.
I started tattooing in 2006, after receiving my Bachelors of Fine Arts from Robert Morris University. I#39;ve never been abducted by aliens, however I am open to the possibility. I prefer blending styles of tattooing, mostly a cross of bright bold colorful illustrations and geometric dot work, but I do also enjoy doing those styles […]
TattooNOW: TattooNOW Blog in Feedspot Top 35 Tattoo Blogs
TattooNOW#39;s Blog was ranked #5 in the Top 35 Tattoo Blogs by Feedspot! We are very honored to be apart of this comprehensive list of the top tattoo blogs on the internet. Thanks Feedspot for this recognition. Check it out at http://blog.feedspot.com/tattoo_blogs/
TattooNOW: Tattoo Interview / Artist Introduction- Ben Licata from Off The Map Now Available.
Ben has been an oil painter for many years and recently made the decision to develop his art in new ways by completing a formal tattoo apprenticeship at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA. Ben has been working as the Digital Media Producer for TattooNOW and also acts as the host of Off the […]
TattooNOW: Off The Map LIVE! Year in Review now available.
Come check out this mashup of great moments from 2016. It#39;s been quite a year. Take a look back as we look forward to an even more succesful 2017.

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