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Bison Transport driver wins Manitoba Driver of the Year award
WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association and Volvo Trucks Canada have named Bison Transport’s Mark Tricco as this year’s Manitoba Driver of the Year. Tricco was selected from a group of 12 Industry Excellence Award... […]
Manitoba crowns top truckers at provincial driving championships
WINNIPEG, Man. -- Thirty-two competitors were at Peterbilt Manitoba June 15 to take part in the annual Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC). The competition included a written test, trip inspection station, and the driving... […]
Armour Transportation buys Way's Transport of Newfoundland
MONCTON, N.B. -- Armour Transportation Systems has completed the purchase of Newfoundland-based Way's Transport, according to the Canadian Press. […]
ATA economist surprised by May's record truck tonnage
ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage jumped 2.3%, reaching the highest level on record, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking Associations. […]
ATA makes last-ditch attempt to postpone HoS rule changes
ARLINGTON, Va. -- In a last-ditch attempt to have the July 1 changes to US hours-of-service rules derailed, the American Trucking Associations’ today addressed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the potential costs... […]
ATRI study paints costly picture of US HoS changes
ARLINGTON, Va. -- A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) suggests impending changes to US hours-of-service rules will cost the trucking industry hundreds of millions of dollars. […]
Team Saskatchewan set after provincial driving championships
REGINA, Sask. -- As though the Saskatchewan Professional Truck Driving Championships aren’t challenging enough, sporadic rain made things even trickier for contestants in the June 8 competition. […]
Bergstrom NITE no-idle system compatible with solar power
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Bergstrom has entered into a partnership with eNow, which will enable it to use solar power to run its NITE no-idle systems. […]
B.C. Driver of the Year recognized for professionalism, community involvement
KELOWNA, B.C. -- Robert Kelly, this year’s B.C. Professional Driver of the Year, has made his mark on the trucking industry, but it pales in comparison to the indelible influence he and his family have had on the lives of children in... […]
Central Ontario truckers compete for top spot at driving champs
KITCHENER, Ont. -- The top truck drivers in Central Ontario were at Conestoga College to vie for the title of Grand Champion at the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships June 8. Drivers competed in four categories –... […]
For the health of it
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Siphiwe Baleka was a world-class athlete before deciding to embark on a career as a professional driver with Prime Inc. […]
Fontaine Heavy-Haul names new director of R&D
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. -- Trailer manufacturer Fontaine Heavy-Haul has named Neil Robertson as director of research and development. […]
CTA gives thumbs up to greater transparency on C-TPAT suspensions and appeals
OTTAWA, Ont. -- In response to complaints from the national trucking associations on both sides of the Canada-US border, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a document which clearly lays out the measures it will take to... […]
Truckers protest idea to hike APHIS border inspection fee
OTTAWA, Ont. – If you thought last year’s Perimeter Vision Action Plan agreed to by the United States and Canada might signal an end to the nickel and diming of cross-border commerce between the world’s two major... […]
BCTA names 2013 board of directors, executive committee
LANGLEY, B.C. -- The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) has elected its board of directors for 2013-2014. The new board was named at the BCTA’s 100th Anniversary Management Conference and AGM in Kelowna, B.C. June 8. […]
Nova Enterprises, Lockhart Truck Center announce merger
DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- Nova Enterprises and Lockhart Truck Center have merged their respective truck dealerships. With the merger, James MacKay, president of Nova Enterprises, becomes chairman of the board and Peter Macgillivray, president of... […]

Trucking Executive Tells House Panel HOS Rule's July 1 Implementation Should be Delayed
The federal hours-of-service rule's July 1 implementation date should be postponed until the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration completes mandated research on the rule, American Transportation Research Institute Chairman Steve Williams told a House panel Tuesday. […]
First-Quarter Used Truck Registrations Rise 4.7% Year-Over-Year
First-quarter used commercial-vehicle registrations rose 4.7% from the same quarter last year, although new registrations fell 4.4%, according to an analysis by R.L. Polk & Co. […]
Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $3.841; Price Is Lowest Since July
Diesel fell for a fourth week, dipping 0.8 cent to $3.841 a gallon, the lowest price since July, while gasoline fell for the first time in three weeks, the Department of Energy reported. […]
Housing Starts Jump 6.8% in May
Housing starts jumped 6.8% in May, led by a gain in single-family homes, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. […]
Consumer Price Index Rises in May
The consumer price index rose 0.1% in May, after dropping in April, the Labor Department said Tuesday. […]
Hands-Free Devices Can Be Dangerously Distracting, AAA Report Shows
According to a new study by AAA, hands-free devices can be dangerously distracting to drivers and can result in drivers not seeing items right in front of them. […]
GPS Analysis Yields Real-Time Forecasts
Advances in traffic avoidance routing technology are made possible by two things: the vast amounts of data being collected and the complex algorithms that transform the growing mountains of raw data into useable information. […]
iTECH: 'I See Traffic In Your Future' Software Predicts Congestion Location and Severity
The balance of power has shifted in trucking's battle against traffic, with the advent of software that can predict the location and severity of congestion problems. […]
DAT May Freight Index Slips Year-Over-Year, Improves from April
TransCore's DAT North American Freight Index for May declined from the same month last year, which had been a record high month, but rose from April, the company said Monday. […]
Volvo's North American Truck Deliveries Fall 10% in May
Volvo AB's North American truck deliveries declined 10% in May from a year ago, the company said Monday. […]
Northwest Ports Plan Diesel-Emissions Reductions
Three Northwest ports said they plan to reduce their diesel emissions by 75% per ton of cargo by 2015 as part of an updated Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy. […]

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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Trucker Tom Podcast #1189 — Control Freaks Feed On Moral Decay

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Underemployment Widespread Among College Graduates, Worst For Business Majors: Analysis
Kathryn Higgins wants to work in museums. But even though she holds a bachelor's degree in literary and cultural studies and a master’s degree in public humanities, she knows that finding a job that fits her education and skills would be like “winning the lottery.” “My ultimate goal right now is just to get a full-time job that has benefits; I don’t car […]
Kanye West & God: Rapper Credits A Higher Power In 'Yeezus'
Kanye West's highly anticipated album "Yeezus" hit stores on Tuesday. While widespread leaks made much of the album unsurprising, the track listing for West's controversial song "I Am a God" includes one unexpected collaborator.The official tracklisting on the iTunes store lists the third track on "Yeezus" as "I A […]
Texturizing Sprays For Beach Hair
Beach hair: it's effortless, sexy, and (more than likely) a clear indication that Summer is here. When you can't get to the beach, though, texturizing sprays are especially helpful in achieving this look.Read More... […]
World's Richest People Got 10 Percent Wealthier In 2012: Study
By Jennifer Hoyt Cummings June 18 (Reuters) - The number of millionaires in the world jumped 9.2 percent to 12 million last year, in part because of simultaneous strength in the stock, bond and real estate markets, according to a study of the high-net-worth population. The survey, released Tuesday by RBC Wealth Management and Capgemini Financial Services, tr […]
Celebrities With Sporty Style
The next time your calendar includes a sporting event, resist the temptation to reach for blue jeans and a team jersey.Read More... […]
Moving Bucket List: 6 Things You Must Do Before You Leave Your Old Life Behind (GIFs)
Aside from packing those boxes, of course.Read More... More on How America Lives […]
Zyprexa Relprevv: FDA Probes Deaths Of Two Patients On Schizophrenia Drug
By Ransdell Pierson June 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the cases of two individuals who died after injections with Eli Lilly and Co's long-acting treatment for schizophrenia, Zyprexa Relprevv. Both patients died three to four days after receiving "an appropriate dose" of the medicine, and both had very h […]
Best Tent Designs
We are approaching the first official day of Summer and with it the beginning of camping season. And while some people worry about rain flaps and zippers, we care more about looks (ahem). Enter Field Candy and its line of fantastical tents ($685-$762).Read More... […]
Austin Mahone On His New Single And Summer Tour (With Taylor Swift!)
By Casey LewisJust before embarking on an epic summer vacation, which he'll be spending touring the country with Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, 17-year-old Austin Mahone made a quick stop in New York City to visit us at the Teen Vogue offices. OK, technically, he was in town to promote his new single "What About Love" on The Today Show. But he d […]
More On The Plane That Didn't Crash, And 'Truthiness'
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the plane that didn’t crash – that is, about a Lives piece in The Times Magazine that has drawn significant criticism from aviation experts including Patrick (“Ask the Pilot”) Smith and from James Fallows, a well-known journalist who writes for The Atlantic.Read More... More on The New York Times […]
Trespasser Arrested For Creeping On Rihanna's Roof
Well this is bizarre -- a man was arrested last night for tiptoeing around Rihanna's roof ... but lucky for the singer, security guards nabbed the guy before he made it much further.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, private security guards near Rihanna's Pacific Palisades property called police just after 10 PM, reporting they had detained the 26-y […]
Deric Lostutter Legal Defense: Fund Grows For KYAnonymous, Who Helped Expose Steubenville Rapists
Deric Lostutter, who may face hacking charges after helping expose details in the Steubenville rape case, is getting a hand from supporters. As of Tuesday morning, his legal defense fund had collected more than $49,000."There is nothing that we would like more than the government to come to its senses and decide not to charge Deric and for us to be able […]
8 Homes With Boathouses That Would Be Nice Enough To Live In (PHOTOS)
Now if only we knew how to dock a vessel... Read More... More on Home Design […]
Westwood Village Wants To Be Cool Again
For decades, Westwood Village was the heartbeat of Los Angeles nightlife while downtown languished in solitude. Westwood had the movie theaters, fancy restaurants and bustling street traffic, and downtown was known as a quiet and intimidating place to be after dark.These days, a humbled Westwood finds itself in the unexpected position of turning to a resurge […]
Five Ways To Accessorize A White Tank Top
If there's one outfit in your wardrobe that you don't give enough credit, it's your white tank top.Read More... […]

Diego's Art: Tattooing in Cape Cod MA
Im very excited to announce that ill be tattooing at my friend's Khristian Bennett Mooncusser Tattoo in Province Town MA from July 5th - 7th . I look forward to meet the crew and celebrate this coming 4th of July weekend with everybody. for appointments call the shop or email me here. thank you and I hope to see you there !! […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Upcoming Guest Artist Justin Hartman
This summer is off the hook with some amazing talent rolling through Grants Pass, Oregon. Our next awesome guest artist will be Justin Hartman from Mesa, Arizona and he will be at our Northwest shop from June 25th to the 29th! Justin is a well rounded artist but his most notable tattoos are of a neo-traditional style with elements of realism as the images […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Conan Lea, Pepper & Bart Andrews Guest Spotting this Week!
We are thrilled to have three amazing guest artists at our Easthampton location this week. Conan Lea, Pepper and Bart Andrews are all tattooing at the studio this week after they all spent an intensive week attending the Illustrators Master Class at Amherst College. Conan Lea will be here all week, and he's got some openings for tattoo appointments whi […]
Chris Saint Clark.com: Updated Tour Schedule for 2013
Updated Tour Schedule! If you are friends are interested in making an appointment for any of these shows please msg me! MORE SHOWS WILL BE ADDED January OFF February 22-24 Detroit Motor City conv. March 22-24 Salt Lake City Conv. 29-31 Nashville Tattoo & Horror Conv. April 26-28 Needle Art Expo May 17-19 Louisville Tattoo Expo June 1-2 Atlanta Tattoo Fes […]
Family First Tattoo: Guest Spot Easthampton, MA
Bart Andrews and I will be doing a guest spot at Off The Map Tattoo located in Easthampton, MA. June 17th-19th. If you are interested please contact me. Also be sure to check me out on Instagram, username: Pepperspicy Thanks! […]
Jeff Ensminger: From Pen to Skin vol. 5 & 6
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Forbidden Images Tattoo Art Studio: WALK IN ARTISTS NEEDED !
FORBIDDEN IMAGES TATTOO ART STUDIO IN FLORIDA, IS IN NEED OF NEW TATTOO ARTISTS ! THANK YOU to the Trinity community has embraced our shop. WE NEED 2 ARTISTS ( 1 FULL TIME AND 1 PART TIME ) TO FILL OUR WALK IN TATTOO CLIENT NEEDS.. BRING ON THE INK ! PLEASE CONTACT US BY E-MAIL @ FORBIDDENIMAGES@MAC.COM […]
Off the Map Tattoo: It's Getting Hot In Here....
The summer is now upon us here in the Northwest and the temperature is not the only thing heating up around here. The shop is on fire this month with Guest Artist gracing our presence almost daily. We started the month with Jason Butcher and Lianne Moule from the U.K as our guest and currently we have former Gogue Art employee Jennifer Godfrey in the house […]
Ian Robert McKown: Hell City Seminar!!
Light and Shadow: Understanding Value relationships for stronger foundations in fine art and tattoos Value is King when it comes to making believable depth and separation of different elements within a composition whether it be a tattoo or a piece of fine art. In this seminar we will discuss Value as a fundamental artistic concept and tool The diffe […]
Paradise Tattoo Gathering: Paradise Tattoo Gathering review from last year
We are now in full swing preparing for the Paradise Tattoo Gathering this September 12-15 2013! Last year was alot of fun, and we are excited to reveal this years seminar schedule. In the meantime, check out this review fromMarissa of Needles and Sins.com to get a taste of whats comeing up! From Marissa: My trip to the Paradise Tattoo Gathering began even […]

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