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Inaugural Top Fleet Employers program accepting applications Jan. 1
OTTAWA, Ont. -- The inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, administered by Trucking HR Canada, will be accepting applications beginning Jan. 1, organizers have announced. […]
Analyst says TransForce not likely to get in bidding war for Vitran
TORONTO, Ont. – In the wake of Manitoulin’s announced agreement to acquire Vitran at a cost of US$6 per share, TransForce will now have to decide whether to sell its shares for a tidy $4 million profit, stay put, or up its offer. […]
Manitoulin Transport to buy Vitran Corp.
TORONTO, Ont. -- Manitoulin Transport has reached an agreement to acquire Canadian LTL firm Vitran Corp. […]
Manitoulin continues on acquisition tear and plan for country wide coverage
MANITOULIN ISLAND, Ont. -- Manitoulin Group’s announcement tonight that it will be purchasing all shares in major LTL player Vitran may be its biggest move of the year, but it’s certainly not the first. […]
Truck trainers, insurers call for mandatory entry-level training
TORONTO, Ont. – The truck insurance industry and Ontario training schools have joined the call for mandatory entry-level driver training standards in Ontario. […]
CarriersEdge, NAL Insurance offer online training for O/Os
LONDON, Ont. – CarriersEdge and NAL Insurance have developed an online training suite of programs for owner/operators and company drivers. […]
Krohnert Industries to offer Advance Engineered Products trailers
CALEDON, Ont. – Advance Engineered Products has named Krohnert Industries its Ontario distributor for bulk haul and vacuum tank trailers. […]
Trailer Wizards sponsors Trucks for Change for a second consecutive year
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – It will once again be a “green” Christmas for Trailer Wizards and Trucks for Change. […]
Driving Volvo's Optimized Series VNM 430 regional haul tractor
DUBLIN, Va. – When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That’s one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter... […]
Toronto Transportation Club elects 2014 executive committee
TORONTO, Ont. – It was business before pleasure for the Toronto Transportation Club (TTC). The TTC held its Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before the evening gala – which voted in a new executive... […]
Transportation conference explores the 'freight village' concept
TORONTO, Ont. – The McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics explored the freight village concept and its potential applications to Ontario during the Freight Hub symposium last week. […]
Wreaths Across Canada honours veterans during the holiday season
OTTAWA, Ont. – Wreaths were gently laid across many tombstones at the Arlington National Cemetery and it was a sight so remarkable that it was hard to forget. […]
Sousa Truck Trailer Repair opening shop in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Sousa Truck Trailer Repair has announced the opening of a new location in Cambridge, Ont. […]
SuperRigs shine in the 2014 Shell Rotella calendar
Twelve of the best looking heavy duty trucks in North America will be gracing the pages of the 2014 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar. […]
Toyo improves casing warranty on commercial truck tires
CYPRESS, Calif. – Toyo Tire has introduced an improved casing warranty on its commercial tires. […]
Kenworth makes disc brakes standard on Class 8 tractors
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has announced air disc brakes from Bendix will be made standard on the steer axles of Class 8 tractors. […]

Diesel's Average to Decline Next Year, DOE Says
Diesel fuel's average price will drop 15 cents next year to $3.77 a gallon from this year's projected $3.92 average, the Department of Energy said Dec. 10. […]
Paccar Declares Extra Dividend
Truck and engine maker Paccar Inc. on Dec. 10 declared an extra cash dividend of 90 cents per share in addition to its regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents a share. […]
Industry Shipped 11.7 Billion Tons in 2012, Federal Agencies Say
American manufacturers and related industries shipped 11.7 billion tons of freight worth $13.6 trillion in 2012, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Census Bureau reported. […]
Manitoulin Transport to Buy Canadian Assets of Vitran
Ontario-based Manitoulin Transport Inc. has agreed to buy the Canadian assets of Vitran Corp. in a transaction valued at $128 million, the companies announced Dec. 9. […]
Volvo Delivers 35 Nat Gas-Powered Trucks to Supervalu
Volvo Trucks North America delivered 35 compressed natural gas-powered tractors to grocery chain Supervalu. […]
Wholesale Inventories Rise in October
Wholesale inventories rose 1.4% in October after a rise the prior month, the Commerce Department reported Dec. 10. […]
Diesel Dips 0.4¢ to $3.879 a Gallon; Gasoline Also Declines
Diesel dipped 0.4 cent to $3.879 a gallon, stemming two weeks of increases that were the only upturns in the past three months, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 9. […]
California Trucking Association Names New CEO
The California Trucking Association has named Shawn Yadon as its new chief executive officer. […]
Volvo to Sell Equipment Rental Unit for $1.1 billion
Volvo Group said it will sell its North American equipment rental subsidiary for $1.1 billion to equity firm Platinum Equity. […]
Calif. Ports to Test Congestion-Reduction Software
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach said they are testing efficiency software for the next six months to streamline traffic and improve air quality. […]
Nafta Surface Trade Grows 6.6% in September
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico increased 6.6% in September, the Department of Transportation announced. […]

1715 Evil’s Warm Embrace

1715 Evil’s Warm Embrace… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckerphoto.com The Modern Dark Age had indicators that it was already set into motion as early as the lack of reaction to the 1973 Roe Vs. Wade decision that mandatorily legalized and officially sanctioned baby murder in all 50 states. The fact that people mostly just looked the other way [...]

Younger People Flee New York’s High Taxes, High Living Costs

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1416 A House Divided

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1415 Computer Trouble

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1414 The Experiment

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1413 Logic By Machine

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1412 Duck and Cover

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What's a gal gotta do? Ricky not ready to pop question to Danica
NASCAR stars always go fast -- except when it comes to tying the knot. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. may be waiting to see how his NASCAR career develops as Danica Patrick's boyfriend before popping the question. […]
Master of his trade: Legendary announcer Barney Hall tells all
Veteran radio personality Barney Hall, whose voice has been synonymous with NASCAR races for five-plus decades, sits down with NASCAR Race Hub's Adam Alexander for a revealing interview. […]
'Crunch' time: Ranking the best (or worst) crashes of '13
All three of NASCAR's national series produced their share of thrilling -- and, sometimes, terrifying -- wrecks this past season. Which accidents made Shake and Bake's top five? Click to find out. […]
Fun ride: Kenseth has few regrets about first year with Gibbs team
Dubbed the 'old-man driver' by team president J.D. Gibbs, veteran Matt Kenseth did everything right -- except win the championship -- in his debut Sprint Cup Series campaign with Joe Gibbs Racing. […]
Get the lead out: NASCAR young guns part of controversial Snowball Derby finish
Chase Elliott dominated the 46th Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla., but the discovery of illegal tungsten ballast led to a disqualification and back-to-back wins for Erik Jones. […]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hits the dirt with pink Barbie 4x4
Ever think you'd see Dale Earnhardt Jr. riding on a pink Barbie 4x4? That's exactly what happened when Earnhardt teamed up with Mountain Dew and thrill-seeking YouTube star Devin Graham for a 'Cardboard Rodeo' at Junior's Dirty Mo Acres in N.C. Check it out. […]
Passing the test: NASCAR looking for more competition out of Gen-6 car
Rain washed out Monday's scheduled Gen-6 test at Charlotte, but the majority of Sprint Cup teams will be back on Wednesday with an eye towards improving passing at the front of the field in 2014. […]
Hilarity: Jimmy Spencer takes over at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Although coming out of retirement isn't in the future for Jimmy Spencer, we'll keep him handy and continue to laugh with him (not at him) and his antics on the sidelines of NASCAR. […]
How does No. 6 feel? Jimmie Johnson says 'way different'
Six NASCAR championships brings Jimmie Johnson to within one of NASCAR legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. After being crowned yet again Friday night at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Johnson was in a more contemplative mood than in years past. […]
All in the family: A photo gallery of the Johnson clan
With wife Chandra and his two daughters, Genevieve and Lydia, NASCAR's six-time champion Jimmie Johnson is one of the sports most famous family guys. Here's a gallery of the Johnson household. […]

Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: WORD
Dear Mr. President and Members of Congress, We understand that governments have a duty to protect their citizens. But this summer’s revelations highlighted the urgent need to reform government surveillance practices worldwide. The balance in many countries has tipped too far in favor of the state and away from the rights of the individual — rights that are e […]
Dark Horse Tattoos and Body Piercing: Winter Hours
Winter Holiday Hours Closing Early: Daily all December between 8:00-8:30pm depending on how busy we are. Call ahead to confirm we are open at 540-288-8370. Closed: Christmas Day 12/25/13 and Boxing Day 12/26/13 Closed: New Years Day 1/1/13 Inclement Weather Telephone FIRST if the weather is icy, snowy or a wintery mix at 540-288-8370; generally if it snows, […]
Max @ Off the Map Tattoo: Freehand london street tattoo
Hey Everyone! Here's a recent addition to a Sherlock Holmes inspired sleeve that I've been slowly chipping away at for over the past year and a half. In this session we added a freehanded street scene that will eventually have a newspaper boarder with part of it magnafied revealing the "BAKER" street sign. For people not knowing the the s […]
Matt Stebly Tattoos: tattooapalooza
MIAMI i will be tattooing at tattooapalooza in miami january 3-5 i still have one spot open!!! email if you are interested. i will also have prints and shirts for sale. hope to see you there. -matt […]
Lucky Bamboo Tattoo: Friday the 13th
This Friday we will be doing Friday the 13th tattoos for $50-100 depending on size/design. Watch our Facebook page for the designs to choose from. www.facebook.com/luckbambootattoo […]
Dark Horse Tattoos and Body Piercing: Holiday Promotion
We are offering the following holiday promotion: Buy a gift certificate good for any service, either piercing or tattoo, and let the receptionist know which service you intend to gift to someone lucky. We will throw in the appropriate aftercare product with the gift certificate. Offer expires 12/24/13. […]
Pepper: Tattoolapalooza Workshop
I am pleased to announce that I will be doing a workshop at Tattoolapalooza in Miami this January! The workshop is called: Seeing the Unseen - A 3 hour hands on workshop explaining how I see portraits and my process to creating them with graphite on paper and how I feel this translates into tattooing with supplies included. Ten people maximum, space is limit […]
The Gallery Of Tattoo: Apertura straordinaria
Apertura straordinaria Domenica 8 dicembre dalle 15:00 alle 19:00 solo per appuntamenti e consulenze […]
TattooNOWtv: Off theMap Live @ Visions Tattoo
Join us tonight at 10pm EST LIVE from Visions Tattoo, Piercing and Art Gallery. Our guests tonight include Visions owner Canman in house. Bio-Mech master Ron Earhart and Best Ink Season 1 winner and London Reese. […]
Ian Robert McKown: Handling your backgrounds, Part 1.
One of the most often overlooked aspects of art on skin, paper or canvas (on nearly a myriad of things) is the background. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen an artist struggle with finishing off a piece because they have left the background for last and have no idea how to incorporate it into what they have already done. So here are some consideratio […]

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