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Manheim Toronto Auto Auction appoints new specialty manager
MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim Toronto Auto Auction has appointed Cindy McCrystal as specialty manager. McCrystal is now responsible for the account management of Manheim Toronto’s truck, equipment and highline sales for new and existing... […]
Arrow Transportation buys Degama's transportation management software
KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- Arrow Transportation Systems has purchased Toronto-based Degama Systems’ Transportation Management Software (DTMS) solution. […]
COMPETITION WATCH: Kriska appoints Jonathan Wahba COO
PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Holdings Limited has appointed Jonathan Wahba as its chief operating officer. Wahba succeeds Paul Dean after 17 years in this role at Kriska. […]
OTA, CITA join forces to create best practices guide for shippers, carriers
OTTAWA, Ont. -- A group made up of shippers from the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association (CITA) and motor carriers from the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) met in Toronto this month with the goal of opening a mutually beneficial... […]
Road Today Truck Show coming to Brampton this weekend
BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The Road Today Truck Show is back for its fifth instalment this weekend with a change of venue. The show will be held at the Soccer Centre (1495 Sandalwood Parkway E at Dixie/Sandalwood) in Brampton May 25-26. ... […]
Utility produces 50,000th dry van trailer at Virginia plant
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Utility Trailer has produced its 50,000th dry van trailer at its Glade Spring, Va. manufacturing plant. […]
Maxim Truck and Trailer to host 13th annual charity BBQ next week
WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting its 13th annual charity BBQ for customers, suppliers, community and family members at its head office in Winnipeg May 29. […]
Class 8 orders hit second-highest volume in 16 months: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders remained above 20,000 units for a seventh consecutive month in April, rising to their second highest volume in sixteen months, according to the latest figures form ACT Research. April Class 8 net orders totalled... […]
The Guarantee to sponsor Best Fleets seminar series
MARKHAM, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has been named a sponsor of the Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series, currently underway throughout Canada. […]
Peterbilt redesigns refuse truck interior
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Peterbilt’s Model 320 refuse truck has a new interior, introduced this week at the Waste Expo trade show. […]
US truck tonnage dips slightly in April, but y-o-y results up 4.3%
ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage fell 0.2% in April, on the heels of a 0.9% gain in March, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations. […]
Cummins offering diesel, natural gas engines for refuse truck market
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Cummins today announced availability of a full line of diesel and natural gas engines for the refuse truck industry. […]
ROAD TEST: LED headlights ready for prime time
My trucking job mostly involves night driving between Toronto and Montreal, in all weather conditions. So I’m keenly aware of the importance of a good headlight system. And commercial drivers obsess about lights all the time – just... […]
Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championship slated for June 8
KITCHENER, Ont. -- The Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships will be held June 8 at Conestoga College, according to the 2013 planning committee. […]
Seven Canadian distributors recognized by Bendix
ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has honoured 37 distributors, including seven from Canada, for reaching its highest rank of platinum in its Premier Distributor Program (PDP). […]
Mack debuts mRide suspension on TerraPro refuse truck
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Mack Trucks has announced the availability of its new mRide spring suspension in its TerraPro refuse truck. […]

Truck Tonnage Rises 4.3% in April
Truck tonnage rose 4.3% in April from the same month last year, the largest year-over-year gain since January, American Trucking Associations said in its monthly report. […]
Oil Drops Following DOE Inventory Report
Oil declined more than $1 to near $95 a barrel following a Department of Energy report that showed crude supplies fell and gasoline stockpiles rose last week. […]
Moniz Sworn in as Energy Secretary
Ernest Moniz was sworn in as Secretary of Energy, less than a week after the Senate unanimously confirmed President Obama's nomination of the former Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist. […]
Wheels Group's First-Quarter Loss Narrows
Canadian logistics company Wheels Group said its first-quarter loss narrowed from a year ago. […]
Existing Home Sales Rise to Three-Year High
Existing home sales rose 0.6% in April to the highest level in more than three years, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. […]
FMCSA Waives Trucking HOS Rules for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has temporarily waived truck driver hours-of-service rules for drivers who are helping recovery efforts from the major tornado that hit near Oklahoma City on Monday. […]
Diesel Rises for Second Week, Up 2.4¢ to $3.89; Gasoline Jumps 7¢ to $3.673
Diesel rose for a second consecutive week, rising 2.4 cents to $3.89 a gallon, while gasoline jumped 7 cents to $3.673, the Department of Energy reported. […]
Navistar Hires Bill Kozek to Head Truck and Parts Business
Navistar International Corp. said it has appointed Bill Kozek as president of its North America truck and parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to Navistar's chief operating officer last month. […]
Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Oklahoma; Two Interstates Hit
The huge tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday ran over two interstate highways, killed at least 24 people and caused massive damage in the Oklahoma City suburb, news services reported. […]
Rush Enterprises Founder W. Marvin Rush Retires
Truck dealership Rush Enterprises said that the company's founder, W. Marvin Rush, is retiring as chairman and will be succeeded by CEO W.M. "Rusty" Rush. […]
PacLease to Offer LNG-Powered Trucks for Rent
PacLease said it is offering liquefied natural gas powered trucks for rent in several Western states through a partnership with Kenworth Sales Co. and Blu LNG. […]

Communication between vehicles at last possible?
Trucks which can automatically recognize dangerous situations on the Road, even before the driver I available to do it? In the coming decades it can occur real… In the second half of October Volvo Trucks with several partners will present how innovative and modern systems of communication between vehicles and the environment can contribute to […]
Truckermania an international final of Drivers League
More than 9 thousand of truck drivers not only from Europe, but also from the Middle East and the Republic of South Africa were competing in the eliminations of economical driving, which took place in June. The one, who will finally win the competition, would be the master of International Drivers League. Among the finalists […]
Ice age of Polish harbour
Transported through refrigerated cargo containers food is increasingly going into the containers and they are tasty morsel for almost every port. In Szczecin prevent them gaining too shallow fairway and deficiencies in port infrastructure. Good marks for the meet officials who seek not to inhibit the flow of goods susceptible to corruption. Refrigerated, whi […]
How to buy a used car
It is hard to think in our country life completely without a car. Even, if every day we use city communication or bike, our own is no voted help in emergency situations. For people living in small cities and villages, car is real necessary. Not everybody have money to buy car straight from salon. So […]
DAF fleet truck of year in Great Britain
During ceremony hand prestigious awards Motor Transport Award 2009 in London, model DAF CF85 the second time from row became honored title of Fleet truck of year. Awards “Motor Transport Awards” are honorable mention In British transport industry transmitted by branch magazine Motor Transport. Model CF85 meets all requirements of operators in range cost mana […]
Bess on leasing market In Poland
In first part of year covernant deal worth 40% less than in the same time year ago. Value of leasing agreement was about 18% less. In case of All market amount to 38%. Confirm it breakdown of investment small and big industries said representatives of Polish Leasing Ascertain. Worth of personal things leasinged in first […]
Cars imported to Poland hit for borders
Flowing freely re-export of new cars from Poland to western countries of European Union mainly form Germany. Transaction between polish and German dealers fosters weakness polish currency. Difference in prices in German and Polish salons up to few thousands Euro. Actually difference in prices after conversion PLN to Euro in case of smallest cars from […]
Paccar honored for ecological operations in hard times
Kenworth firm, one from one of mark of Paccar concern to which belongs also DAF has received prestigious award Fineness in sphere of clean air from American agency of environmental protection (EPA). Kenworth is first producer of utilitarian vehicles which receive this honorable mention from moment of revolt of award in 2000 year. American agency […]
Volvo take big contract to China
Volvo Buses together with Sunwin Bus delegation has signed with Bashi Group firm from Shanghai frame agreement to supply 1500 buses. Value of contract totals about 116 million euro but supplies of busses will last for opening of next year’s exhibition World Expo in Shanghai. Shanghai actually invest to modernization and boost of efficiency of […]
Transport in Poland is slightly Better
Transport in Poland is slightly Better – as wrote ‘Rzeczpospolita’, the logistics industry is beginning to feel a revival. Companies from industry are counting to maintain last year turns and some even on the increase. Is this announcement the end of the economic crisis? According to ‘Rzeczypospolita’, it was the first transport companies have begun […]

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Doctors Save Life Of Kaiba Gionfriddo, Ohio Boy, By 3-D 'Printing' Him An Airway Tube
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.It's the latest advance from the booming field of regenerative medicine, making body parts in the lab.Read More... More on Video […]
Richard Branson To Class Of 2013: Create Your Own Opportunities
If you're a member of the Class of 2013 and want to some day be rich enough to own your own island, you may want to pay attention to Virgin Group founder Richard Branson's advice."Be ambitious. There probably won't be another time in your life when you have such freedom of opportunity. Grasp it with both hands," Branson wrote. " […]
Sofia Vergara Returns To Spanish Language Television
There’s no doubt that Sofia Vergara is a bonafide crossover star with plenty of English-language projects to keep her busy. There’s her ongoing role on “Modern Family,” her new production deal with ABC for which she’s created a new comedy and of course, her Kmart fashion line and Cover Girl contract. But it seems like Vergara is determined to stay true to he […]
Oklahoma Senate Votes To Defund Planned Parenthood Two Days After Tornado
In the wake of one of the most destructive tornadoes in history, Oklahoma state senators passed a bill on Wednesday that would effectively defund Planned Parenthood.Senate Bill 900, which re-allocates family planning funds to public providers and hospitals instead of private providers like Planned Parenthood, passed by a vote of 33 to 8. The state Senate was […]
You Want Scary? We've Got An Eviction Map | SF Politics
You want to see something frightening on a lovely afternoon? Check out this amazing interactive map of Ellis Act evictions in San Francisco put together by Brian Whitty.Read More... […]
Gay Parents In The U.S.: Salt Lake City Has Highest Population Of Same-Sex Couples Raising Kids
A new Williams Institute poll has revealed some startling facts about the demographics of gay and lesbian parents. Metro areas with the highest percentages of same-sex couples who are raising children are located in socially conservative states with constitutional bans on marriage equality in place, officials at the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of L […]
Stacy Keibler & Paul Wesley: Stella Artois Suite At Cannes
Stacy Keibler and Paul Wesley hit up the Stella Artois Suite during the 2013 Cannes Film Festival held at Radisson Blu on Wednesday (May 22) in Cannes, France.The 33-year-old entertainer looked gorgeous at the De Grisogono Party the evening before.Read More... […]
What Not To Bring On Vacation: EWG's 2013 Guide To Sunscreens
Packing for your next vacation or day in the sun? Environmental Working Group thinks these items should never make it into your suitcase, beach bag or backpack.Read More... […]
Justin Presciutti, Man With Disability, Meets Spider-Man (VIDEOS)
A man who describes himself as Spider-Man's "number one biggest fan" was given the treat of a lifetime earlier this month when he clinched a bit part in the upcoming film "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" and got a chance to meet his hero.Justin Presciutti is no regular Spider-Man super fan. To the 21-year-old -- who is developmentally dela […]
The 20 Types Of Depressed Sports Fans
By now, hockey fans have probably seen the video of a group of Toronto Maple Leafs fans watching last week’s Game 7 loss to the Bruins. If you haven’t, it’s below. Fair warning: It’s downright painful to watch.Read More... […]
Naomi Campbell Gives A House Tour In A Bikini (VIDEO)
Naomi Campbell lives large. The supermodel rose to fame in the late '80s and has stayed at the top of the heap despite numerous lawsuits and the misuse of a cell phone. A woman this busy needs a getaway, and girlfriend has one that's as over-the-top fabulous as she is. On an episode of MTV Cribs, the model gave a tour of her three-bedroom oceanfron […]
Oklahoma's FEMA Grants Rank Ninth Highest In Country (INFOGRAPHIC)
This piece comes to us courtesy of Stateline. Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state policy.Oklahoma has racked up more major federal disasters (44) since 1991 than anywhere else — and not just tornados. Powerful rains, snow and ice have also wrought destru […]
Elizabeth Warren Book Projected To Come Out In 2014, Publisher Says
NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a favorite among liberals for her forceful advocacy for consumers and criticisms of the financial industry, has a book deal.The Massachusetts Democrat has an agreement with Henry Holt and Company for a book, currently untitled, to be released in spring 2014, the publisher announced Wednesday.Read More... More on Massach […]
'We're The Millers' Trailer: Jennifer Aniston Strips In New Comedy (VIDEO)
The first trailer for the upcoming comedy "We're The Millers" has arrived in all its R-rated glory. If you've ever wanted to hear Jennifer Aniston swear like a sailor and strip to Mickey Avalon's "Stroke Me," this is your moment.Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber ("Dodgeball"), "We're The Millers" […]
The Top 7 Pet Safety Tips For The Home
A lot of work goes into maintaining a safe home. There are smoke detectors to check, germs to disinfect and chemicals to watch out for. And if you have pets in the house, there are even more specific needs to consider. You want your furry or feathered family members to be just as safe as everyone else, so check out these seven pet safety tips.Read More... […]

TattooNOW: Latest iPhone App
We are very excited to announce the full launch of Bill Demichele's "The Illustrated Woman" app. For the first time, famed tattoo photographer William Demichele is opening his vault. For the past 25 years Demichele has attended over 250 tattoo conventions and photographed over 4,000 tattooed woman. In 1992, Demichele published the book The Ill […]
TattooNOW: View from Home!
So, if you are like us at the office you might not have a theatre playing the new Tattoo Nation movie near by. The movie focuses on the growth of tattooing in the West Coast and its influence. Notable artists are featured in the movie such as: Jack Rudy, Freddy Negrete & Charlie Cartwright. This a great source of knowledge for fans of the chicano style a […]
Transcend Tattoo Gallery: Guest Artist Javier Rodriguez
So we will be having a few guest artist visiting from abroad this summer. Our first Artist is Javier Rodriguez from Spain he will be tattooing here sometime in early July. We will keep you posted as soon as the exact dates get worked out. Javier is an awesome portrait artist you can check out his here. Call the shop if you would like to get in touch with him […]
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Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: Lightning Strikes Twice!!
It seems I've had another last minute cancellation! If your interested in getting tattooed today at good ol Off The Map Tattoo give us a call 413 527 6574 Thanks a bundle! […]
Tattoo Education: Amazing New Art Book: The Art Of The Leu Family
May 20, 2013 Greetings from Tattoo Education! Many of you have heard of the Leu Family, in particular the iconic Swiss tattooist Filip Leu. Filip's work has long been sought after by serious collectors for his unique take on the Japanese theme, where he takes a deep natural understanding rooted in his psychedelic influences and infuses that into the l […]
The Bohemian Tattoo Club and Gallery: The Right to Play Music Festival 2013
The Bohemian Tattoo Club and Gallery is proud to be participating in this year's Right to Play Music Festival! We will be there from 10 am - 10 pm at Foster Park in downtown Kokomo this Saturday May 25! We will be featuring newly stocked merchandise, give aways, and "inking" our fans with a temporary logo tattoos! Don't miss a beautiful […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Want a FREE Tattoo from Johnny Smith
We are looking for a client who is available June 2 to get a FREE tattoo by Johnny Smith. The tattoo will be filmed as part of a webcast. We are looking for transportation related subject matter. The more flexible you are the more likely to be picked. Think cars, planes, boats, motorcycle, etc. Email interest with a description of your idea to to Mary@Tattoo […]
Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: Change of plan...
Well I had a massive cancellation today totally last minute, always a bummer. :( However it looks like a great opportunity to tattoo my wonderful wife Anna! Planning to do a mandala design I worked up that she fell in love with. She's my favorite person in the world so I'm extremely greatful for the time. I'll post pics soon. Check Instagram f […]
Nick Baxter: 5/13
Summer 2013 Just back from a successful and exciting trip to Colombia, where I taught a tattooing seminar in Medellin, made possible by Ramiro at Ganesha Tattoo and of course all the awesome poeple who signed up and attended. South America is an amazing place, I highly encourage any tattooers who'd like to travel and work down there to contact Ramiro […]

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