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TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 18: Stuck in Buda, Texas

March 4, 2014BlogBuda, Buda Texas, Business, Farm to Market Road 1626, Texa, Transportation and Logistics, truck, United StatesTomWiles

TRUCKING WITH TOM: EPISODE 18: Stuck in Buda, Texas

4k 26 Second Clip Ultra HD In Cabela’s At Buda, Texas

March 4, 2014Blogaustin texas, Buda, Buda Texas, Cabela, Friday, Retailers, texas, United StatesTomWiles

4k 26 Second Clip Ultra HD In Cabela’s At Buda, Texas

B.C. passes legislation to coordinate provincial supply chain, but only if needed
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government is using what it calls “extraordinary powers” under its Emergency Program Act, issuing a series of ministerial orders to ensure a coordinated response to the Covid-19 crisis. The move addresses several actions the government can take during this provincial emergency, including establishing a Provincial Supply Chain Coordination Unit to […]
TDG training, containment inspection requirements, temporarily eased
OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has eased requirements that apply to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) re-training dates and containment inspections, in the wake of challenges that have emerged during the fight against Covid-19. “Many registered Means of Containment Facilities have temporarily closed or are limiting travel for their employees who perform mobile inspections,” Benoit […]
Waste haulers introduce new safety protocols amid Covid-19
HAMILTON, Ont. – Waste collection remains an essential service in the days of Covid-19, but those who run garbage trucks in this city west of Toronto walked off the job Monday because of concerns relating to the virus. The job action by members of CUPE Local 5167 had come to an end within a day, […]
Covid-19 Operations: Checker Flag Leasing
You rely on us to support your business with our products and services. Our team is fully committed to helping you continue to run your operations and our team is focused on navigating the ever-changing environment. We have been identified as an essential service business in all Provincial jurisdictions in which we operate. All of […]
Covid-19 presents new challenges for car hauler
SASKATOON, Sask. — Trevor Yuise has been behind the wheel professionally for over 30 years, the last six of which have been as a car hauler for Jack Cooper Transport out of Saskatoon. But in the days of Covid-19, he is running into a unique problem when he completes deliveries to automotive dealerships. “They don’t […]
Nova Scotia latest to adopt HoS exemption for Covid-19 relief
HALIFAX, N.S. – The Province of Nova Scotia is the latest to adopt an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption for those hauling specific Covid-19 relief items. The exemption is subject to various conditions. Prior to operating under the HoS exemption, the provincial HoS director of the base jurisdiction must be notified in writing. While under the exemption, […]
Rest area searches intensify in days of Covid-19
PICKERING, Ont. – Shandex Truck driver Dave Legge always heads out the door with a five-day supply of food in the sleeper. There are the frozen meals prepared at home. The coffee and tea. The case of Mr. Noodles. “I’m ‘self-isolated’ in the truck. Always have been,” he says, using a phrase that’s become commonplace […]
Daimler deferring initial payments on construction trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) is deferring first payments on new Western Star and Freightliner construction trucks for up to 120 days. The deal is available in both the U.S. and Canada. “We know that customers in the construction segment have different business cycles and credit requirements. We will work together with our […]
No thaw restrictions for food and medicine
The Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) has published a ministerial decree which, due to the current situation related to Covid-19, lifts the load restrictions during the thaw period for certain trucks, depending on the nature of their cargo. The exception rule is effective now, until June 19. This exemption only applies to vehicles or […]
BC could control supply chain in Covid-19 measures
VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia has established the power to take control of the supply chain through the Emergency Program Act, as it looks to maintain essential goods and services during the fight against Covid-19. A new Provincial Supply Chain Coordination Unit would coordinate the distribution of goods and services “in partnership with industry”. The […]
Quebec lifts spring thaw restrictions for specific loads
MONTREAL, Que. – Quebec’s Transportation Ministry is lifting spring thaw load restrictions for certain trucks, depending on the nature of their cargo, from now until June 19. The exemption applies to vehicles carrying only food, sanitary and medical equipment, pharmaceutical products, and products necessary to produce foodstuffs – including feed for farm animals or pets. […]
Obituary: Michael Ham, 1958-2020
TORONTO, Ont. – Michael Ham, winner of the 2018 Omnitracs – Ontario Trucking Association Service to Industry Award, has passed away at the age of 62. The industry executive had served as a vice-president at Omnitracs and Shaw Communications. “Michael represented everything that is good in our industry – hard work, loyalty, integrity, and an […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Covid crisis to take toll on trucking
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The U.S. economy was rocked today by shocking numbers of 3.3 million people filing unemployment claims for the first time, but the worst is still to come for trucking. “To put it in perspective, we were seeing somewhere in the neighborhood of 180,000 to 250,000 at any given point in time,” Eric […]
‘It would be good if they could let us come inside,’ driver says
EDWARDSVILLE, N.S. – S&M Trucking’s John Power, who has been driving trucks for more than 25 years, has never seen anything like the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even during the SARS and H1N1 scare, it wasn’t like this,” he said during a telephone interview, referring to other health scares. “We are risking our lives to pick up and […]
Western Canadian trucking events postponed, canceled due to Covid-19
CALGARY, Alta. – It’s no surprise at this point that events scheduled for April and May, and even into June – as with Truck World, which has now been pushed to September – are being postponed or canceled due to the Covid-19 crisis. How deep into the year these cancelations will reach, however, remains a […]
Covid-19 hits industry events
TORONTO, Ont. – The coronavirus has hit the multibillion-dollar trade show industry hard. Dozens of major events have been canceled or postponed across the world to stop the spread of Covid-19, and the trucking sector is no exception. In Toronto, Newcom Media announced Thursday that Truck World has been rescheduled for Sept. 24-26. The biennial […]
Blue Water Bridge ends cash payments from U.S.-bound travelers
SARNIA, Ont. – Travelers crossing the Blue Water Bridge into the U.S., including truckers, will no longer be able to pay tolls in cash, effective 12:01 a.m. March 28. The Federal Bridge Corporation announced the change in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit, debit, and commercial account cards as well as pre-paid ConneXion accounts […]
Covid-19 Operations: TruckPro
As the trucking industry is considered an “essential service” in this time of unprecedented crisis, we would like to inform you that TruckPro will maintain its operations. Supporting emergency vehicle fleets and ensuring the transport of food items, fuel, medical supplies and hygiene products are just some of the examples that show how crucial the […]
Covid-19 Operations: Traction
As the trucking industry is considered an “essential service” in this time of unprecedented crisis, we would like to inform you that Traction will maintain its operations. Supporting emergency vehicle fleets and ensuring the transport of food items, fuel, medical supplies and hygiene products are just some of the examples that show how crucial the […]
Covid-19 Operations: Isaac Instruments
Following the Quebec government’s directives on the maintenance of essential services during the Covid-19 crisis, ISAAC continues its operations in support to the transportation industry. According to the definition provided by the Quebec provincial government on March 23, 2020, ISAAC is a company with priority activities that provide a necessary service for the critical transportation […]

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