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Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics
TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared... […]
OOIDA files second complaint against FMCSA over safety records
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA... […]
Trailer orders bounce back after weak March: ACT Research report
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net... […]
COMPETITION WATCH: Celadon acquires Hyndman Transport
WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division. […]
Navistar brings engineering groups together at revamped Melrose Park facility
MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Navistar International has nearly completed the integration of all product development activities at its Melrose Park Test Center and Engine Plant. […]
Flo Components becomes first SKF LBU System House for Lincoln, SKF brands in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has received a letter of intent from SKF Lubrication Business Unit (LBU) designating Flo as a SKF LBU System House for both Lincoln and SKF brands. In November, Flo reached an agreement with SKF LBU to... […]
Canadian heavy hauler wins SC&RA's Hauling Job of the Year Award
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Precision Specialized Division (PSD) has received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Hauling Job of the Year Award. PSD, a Woodbridge, Ont.-based heavy haul company, is the first Canadian company in... […]
Navistar CEO promises improved product quality, increased market share
LISLE, Ill. -- In a meeting with trade press journalists this evening, Troy Clarke, head of Navistar International, spoke candidly about the company’s recent challenges and the reasons he thinks it has turned the corner. […]
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... […]

Transport Topics Closed for Memorial Day
Transport Topics will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, May 28, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news. […]
I-5 Closed in Wash. State After Bridge Struck by Truck Collapses
A section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle collapsed after it was struck late Thursday by a heavy-duty truck, closing the West Coast's main north-south highway in both directions. […]
Texas to Hold Freight Listening Sessions in June
The Texas Department of Transportation will hold 10 listening sessions around the state in June to help it identify freight-related issues to enhance the state's economic competitiveness. […]
Holiday Weekend Driving to Rise Slightly, AAA Says
The number of Americans driving during the Memorial Day holiday weekend will rise slightly, with a majority saying gasoline prices will not impact their plans, according to AAA. […]
Durable Goods Orders Rise 3.3% in April
Durable goods orders rose 3.3% in April, the Commerce Department said Friday. […]
Foxx Says Top Priorities at DOT Would Be Safety, Efficiency, Infrastructure
Transportation Secretary nominee Anthony Foxx told a Senate committee that, if confirmed, his top priorities would be on improving safety, efficiency and infrastructure. […]
Celadon to Acquire Canadian Carrier Hyndman Transport
Celadon Trucking Services said it will acquire Canadian carrier Hyndman Transport Ltd. Terms were not disclosed. […]
Commercial Vehicle Group Hires New CEO
Component supplier Commercial Vehicle Group said former Caterpillar executive Richard Lavin has been hired as CEO. […]
New Home Sales Rise to Three-Month High
New home sales rose 2.3% in April to a three-month high, the Commerce Department said Thursday. […]
Initial Jobless Claims Fall by 23,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 23,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday. […]
Oil Slides Below $93 a Barrel
Oil fell for a third day Thursday, falling more than $1 to below $93 a barrel after dropping almost $2 on Wednesday, on reports that Chinese manufacturing slowed, Bloomberg News reported. […]

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 #1236 — Pushing Global Groupthink

1236 Pushing Global Groupthink… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Sponsor: GoToMyPC: As secure as online banking. Try it FREE for 30 days. mpt = new Date(); mpts = mpt.getTimezoneOffset() + mpt.getTime(); if (!document.layers) { document.writeln(“”); } else { document.write(“” ); } Senior Dem: Kill the Senate health reform bill and start over Obama vents [...]

Trucker Tom Podcast #1235 — No Escape From The Global Government Control Grid

1235 No Escape From The Global Government Control Grid… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Sponsor: GoToMyPC: As secure as online banking. Try it FREE for 30 days. mpt = new Date(); mpts = mpt.getTimezoneOffset() + mpt.getTime(); if (!document.layers) { document.writeln(“”); } else { document.write(“” ); } There’ll be nowhere to run from the new [...]

Trucker Tom Podcast #1233 — Democrat Efforts To Destroy Economy

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1232 — Buying In To The Big Lie

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1230 — Government Worker Salary Boom

1230 Government Worker Salary Boom… www.truckertompodcast.com www.truckertomseeds.com www.pixelbiker.com www.truckerphoto.com www.truckertomphotos.com www.findingamericahd.com Sponsor: GoToMyPC: As secure as online banking. Try it FREE for 30 days. mpt = new Date(); mpts = mpt.getTimezoneOffset() + mpt.getTime(); if (!document.layers) { document.writeln(“”); } else { document.write(“” ); } European fraudsters steal $7B in carbon credit scam Seattle has record lows [...]

Trucker Tom Podcast #1219 — Lie To Yourself, Draw Faulty Conclusions

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1212 — Listener Email

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1193 — Cut The Money Off

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Don’t Give Money To Traitors

A telemarketing firm has been calling me twice a day again for the past few days. I ended up answering it this evening — as I knew beforehand, they were calling on behalf of the Republican Congressional Fundraising Committee, wanting a donation. The guy was quite polite. However, I told him in no uncertain terms [...]

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

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Angel Pagan Inside-The-Park Homer Lifts Giants Past Rockies (VIDEO)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Angel Pagan was thinking triple out of the box. Once he rounded second and saw third base coach Tim Flannery waving him home, he shifted into another gear.Pagan became the first San Francisco player to end a game with an inside-the-park homer, connecting with a runner aboard in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday to give the Giants a thri […]
Bruins Eliminate Rangers With 3-1 Win In Game 5
BOSTON — Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots, Gregory Campbell scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.The Bruins will face the Pittsburgh Penguins for the right to play for the Stanley Cup.Read More... More on 2013 NHL PLayoffs […]
George Heymont: Class Acts
For me, watching a film or a live theatrical performance is a bit like making love. I'm often in the dark, unsure of the next... […]
Jonathan Lewis: How-To Make Your Mentor Matter
Students are graduating. Hard-won college diplomas are being handed out with hearty handshakes and heartfelt wishes for successful careers. Graduation, among its many other formal... […]
Regina Weinreich: Fill the Void: Broadening the Feminist Gaze
Rama Burshtein's glimpse into Tel Aviv's Hasidic community, Fill the Void is a stunning film taking the viewer into the marriage practices of a hermetic... […]
Nathan Dunlap Execution: ACLU Still Pushing For Secret Nathan Dunlap Execution Documents
From The Colorado Independent's Susan Greene.When Gov. John Hickenlooper this week blocked the execution of Nathan Dunlap, he called for a statewide conversation about the death penalty. His decision to reprieve the Chuck E. Cheese’s murderer came weeks after Colorado lawmakers killed a bill to abolish capital punishment on grounds that the topic needs […]
Paul Szep: The Daily Szep- Barack Obama
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Would You Buy A T-Shirt From This Guy?
Chris Yura is every bit the millennial entrepreneur.Read More... […]
Why Do Fireflies Glow?
From Mother Nature Network's Chanie Kirschner:It seems kind of magical, doesn’t it? As summer draws nearer and the days grow longer, it’s only natural to start daydreaming of summer barbecues, picnics and downtime. And the glow of a firefly is a requisite symbol of the lazy, hazy days and nights of summer. To be honest, I’d never really thought about it […]
Oprah On Prescription Drugs: Americans 'Take Pills Like Candy' (VIDEO)
Americans don't shy away from taking pills. According to IMS Health, an estimated 16 million people in the United States use painkillers, 5 million take sleep aids and 18 million rely on some form of antidepressants. In this week's "Super Soul Sunday," Oprah and a panel of dynamic thought leaders tackle the issue of pill-popping in this c […]
Sacramento Police Investigating After Suspect Dies In Custody, Bystander Records Encounter (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
An encounter between Sacramento Police and an unknown suspect took a tragic turn Friday evening after the man died in police custody.Now, video of the incident, provided to CBS13 by an anonymous bystander, has some questioning if Sacramento Police used an appropriate amount of force. (Watch above. Warning: graphic footage.)The video shows the suspect on the […]
Spencer Kympton: A Living Memorial
He was an Eagle Scout. He was an athlete. He loved American cars. He wore shorts in the dead of the winter. On May 21, 2009, an insurgent with a bomb in Baghdad's Dora market ended Jason George's life. Our country lost a great soldier that day. And I lost a good friend. […]
Sweeping Leak Inquiries Reveal How Wide a Net U.S. Has Cast
Even before the F.B.I. conducted 550 interviews of officials and seized the phone records of Associated Press reporters in a leak investigation connected to a 2012 article about a Yemen bomb plot, agents had sought the same reporters' sources for two other articles about terrorism.Read More... More on Justice Department […]
San Antonio Flooding Kills 29-Year-Old Woman
SAN ANTONIO — Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least one person dead as emergency workers in boats rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes."It was pretty crazy," said Gera Hinojosa, a valet parking cars downtown after the storm. "It was pretty unexpected. We hardly got a […]
Minamisanriku, Tsunami-Hit Town In Japan, Gets Easter Island Statue As Symbol For Recovery
A giant statue from Chile's Easter Island on Saturday found a new home in a small tsunami-devastated Japanese town where it will become a symbol for its recovery.The new statue, with coral eyes and a stone hat, was erected near the town's shopping area, where makeshift stores now operate after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami destroyed almost […]

Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: The Grind
Exciting day ahead! I'll be extending the eagle tattoo in my gallery into a full sleeve with a Statue of Liberty piece. Can't wait to have this tattoo finished and polished. Stay tuned for a progress pic in the neat future. As always check out your Instagram feed for real time updates! […]
PowerLine Tattoo: Tommy's Tattoo Convention
Evan and Shane will be working at Tommy's Tattoo Convention in Hartford, CT June 21- June 23 at the Connecticut Convention Center located at 100 Columbus Blvd. Feel free to call or stop by the shop to inquire about their availability for the show. Check out www.tommystattooconvention.com for the details! […]
Mr Jones Tattoo: Hell City Tattoo Convention!
Hell City Tattoo Convention in Arizona from August 23rd-25th is coming quick! It is my first convention and Im wicked excitided!! I still have appointments available for your awesome tattoo! If you are intersted please e-mail me at info@mrjonestattoo.com. Also I am working on a Script lettering guide to help anyone but aimed at tattoo artist th […]
Guy Aitchison: Ask Guy Column in Tattoo Magazine
May 24, 2013Some of you are already familiar with the Ask Guy page at my educational site, TattooEducation.com, where I'm taking questions from both artists and tattoo enthusiasts on a whole range of subjects related to tattooing. Because it's available to the public I've been steering clear of nuts-and-bolts technical stuff, with more of an e […]
Off the Map Tattoo: New England News: Winner Chosen for FREE Johnny Smith Tattoo
Thanks to everyone who submitted for the free tattoo by Johnny Smith! Our lucky winner is Teri who will be getting a 1963 Chevy Corvette in memory of her friend Hal who passed away 2 year ago. We were thrilled with her idea and happy to help her with such a significant tattoo. Thanks to everyone who entered and don't forget you can still tune in June 2 […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Canyon Webb tattooing at the OREGON INK TATTOO CONVENTION
Canyon Webb will be making a attending the OREGON INK TATTOO CONVENTION at the end of the month in Eugene, Oregon. He will be sharing a booth with an old friend from Reno, Nevada. He will be tattooing at this event and has open availability on Sunday June 2nd. If you would like to book with him please contact OFF THE MAP TATTOO (northwest) at: 541-244-1141 […]
PowerLine Tattoo: Memorial Day
Hey guys, we will be closed this Monday, 5/27, as it's Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend - hope it's nice weather for BBQs and all that fun stuff, but please make sure to apply sunscreen to your tattoos to keep them bright and beautiful! […]
Tattoo Education: Ask Guy Column in Tattoo Magazine
May 24, 2013 Some of you are already familiar with the Ask Guy page here at TattooEducation.com, where I'm taking questions from both artists and tattoo enthusiasts on a whole range of subjects related to tattooing. Because it's available to the public I've been steering clear of nuts-and-bolts technical stuff, with more of an emphasis on unde […]
Max @ Off the Map Tattoo: female back piece work in progress
Hey everyone! Here's a work in progress back piece that I've been chipping away at. This is about 12 hours of tattooing in, with many more to go. I'm really happy with the results so far. This tattoo is fitting for my personal life at the moment... For my client it has alot of signifigance and I'm very fortunate to share in all of my clie […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Tattoo Testimonials!
Would you like to enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Off the Map Tattoo? Who wouldn't?! Well, we have some great news for you! We are now doing monthly raffles for those who participate in our Tattoo Testimonials! All you have to do is give us a review on Google, Yahoo, or Facebook, then send a link of your review to grantspass@offthemaptattoo.com […]

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Trucker Tom Podcast #1233 — Democrat Efforts To Destroy Economy

Trucker Tom Podcast #1232 — Buying In To The Big Lie

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