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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. […]
Bridgestone adds two new tires for urban use
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced two new tires for heavy-duty urban use. […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in Transportation: How big are the opportunities?
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Mergers and Acquisitions activity is expected to intensify in the transportation sector over the next several years. […]
Navistar lands long-time Paccar executive
LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has landed 26-year Paccar vet and Peterbilt general manager Bill Kozek to serve as president of the company’s North America Truck and Parts business. […]
Big Truck Rental acquires Amtruck Rental
AURORA, Ont. -- Canadian refuse truck rental company Amtruck Rental has been purchased by Tampa, Fla.-based Big Truck Rental. […]
Bluewave Energy 'Ready to Roll' with automated fleet fueling service
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. -- Bluewave Energy is looking to turn fleets’ downtime into uptime with its new “Ready to Roll” automated fueling service. The new service, officially launched today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at... […]
PeopleNet partners with Easy Manifest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- PeopleNet has announced a new partnership with Easy Manifest, a company that works to help drivers eliminate wait time at border crossings. At least one hour prior to crossing the border, a carrier (driver or dispatch)... […]
Detroit's Virtual Technician onboard diagnostic system wins Edison Award
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Detroit’s Virtual Technician onboard diagnostic system has won a Silver Award in the Applied Technologies/Smart Systems category at the Edison Awards. Established in 1987 and named after inventor Thomas Alva Edison, the... […]
COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen buys Jay's Moving & Storage
REGINA, Sask. -- Mullen Group announced today the acquisition of Jay’s Moving & Storage in a deal expected to close on June 1. […]
Canada's largest retreading plant inaugurated
GRANBY, Que. -- Groupe Robert Bernard has inaugurated the largest retreading plant in Canada, boasting 70,000 sq.-ft. of floor space. […]
Governments of Canada, New Brunswick funding new Intelligent Transportation Systems
SALISBURY, N.B. -- The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing thousands in funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The projects include: […]
Eaton appoints Shane Groner to manage Navistar account
GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has appointed Shane Groner as its new Navistar global account director. […]
Navistar sells off recreational vehicle business
LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has sold off its recreational vehicle business, Navistar RV, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles to the fire/emergency, commercial/industrial and recreational vehicle markets. The... […]

Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Oklahoma; Two Interstates Hit
The huge tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday ran over two interstate highways, killed more than 50 people and caused massive damage in the Oklahoma City suburb, news services 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. […]
E&MU: Spark vs. Compression: Natural Gas ABCs
All natural-gas engines take advantage of the fuel's lower cost and lower output of regulated emissions than diesel fuel, but there are some key differences in the types of engines available that could affect a truck buyer's considerations of what type to buy. […]
Help Inc. to Deliver Cargo Theft Alerts
Help Inc. said it will deliver cargo theft alerts to roadside enforcement officers at truck inspection facilities in more than 30 states. […]
Commuter Traffic Snarls I-95 in Connecticut Following Weekend Train Crash
Traffic along Interstate 95 and nearby roads in Connecticut was more clogged than usual Monday as about 30,000 commuters who would usually ride commuter rail drove instead, the Associated Press reported. […]
Arkansas Best Revising Pension Plan for Nonunion Employees
Arkansas Best Corp. said it will freeze its defined benefits plan for nonunion employees, as of July 1. […]
Legislation Introduced to Halt Imported BioFuel
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate to ensure only domestically sourced advanced biofuels are used to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's renewable fuel mandate, according to a bill co-sponsor Tennessee Senator Bob Corker (R). […]
CARB Hosting Free Classes on Diesel-Regulation Compliance
The California Air Resources Board is hosting free classes on complying with CARB diesel regulations. […]
Spireon Reports Higher Revenue, Shipments
Asset-tracking provider Spireon Inc. said its first-quarter revenue increased from a year ago. […]
Maersk Swings to First-Quarter Profit
A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a first-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago, but revised its global container forecast downward, Bloomberg News reported. […]
Gasoline Jumps 11.2¢ on Refinery Outages, Lundberg Reports
Gasoline jumped 11.2 cents in the past two weeks to $3.66 a gallon, as refineries in the Midwest and West Coast regions experienced outages, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday. […]

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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1717 Can Computer’s Sin?

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1716 Ray Kurzweil Has It Wrong

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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 [...]

1714 The Purpose of Tyrants

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1713 Get Classic Audio Books For Free

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1712 Bad Frosting

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1711 Nexus 7

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1710 TV’s In Public A Mistake?

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1709 What Is Happiness?

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1708 Bambi Gets Sent To Hell

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'Rules Of Engagement' 100th Episode Series Finale: Happy Endings And One Surprise (VIDEO)
After seven quiet seasons, "Rules of Engagement" finally reached its series finale on CBS. In doing so, it also achieved a rather impressive feat. The series finale was also the long-running pinch-hitter's 100th episode. In the end, as expected, things wrapped up neatly for the principal characters.Jeff and Audrey got their daughter, thanks to […]
Treasury Takes Debt Limit Actions
May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Monday said the Obama administration was suspending investments in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, a government employee pension fund, to help the nation keep paying its bills now that a temporary suspension of the cap on the government's debt has expired. In a letter to leaders of […]
'The Goodwin Games' Premiere: Beau Bridges Forces Kids To Play Elaborate Game For Inheritance (VIDEO)
"The Goodwin Games" features Beau Bridges as a father who wasn't much of a father to his kids. When he knew he was dying, he devised a complex game that would hopefully bring them together. More specifically, perhaps, it would award one of them his $23 million fortune.The new Fox comedy premiere introduced the three siblings who would be reluc […]
CIA Drones: Pentagon To Take Over Some Operations, Sources Say
* Pentagon control could open program to more congressional oversight * Strikes in Yemen to be run by armed forces * CIA to keep drone operations in Pakistan for now By Tabassum Zakaria and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration has decided to give the Pentagon control of some drone operations against terro […]
Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.Obama has ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. Individuals and business owners affected by the disas […]
'666 Park Avenue' Unaired Episodes Will Return Saturdays This Summer Alongside 'Zero Hour'
ABC's "666 Park Avenue" and "Zero Hour" were some of the first shows to be canceled this season, but for fans who want to know how the stories end, ABC has scheduled both series to be burned off on Saturday evenings this summer.As previously announced, "Zero Hour" will return at 8 p.m. ET on June 15 with a double-bill, befo […]
'The Voice': Judith Hill Gets Emotional Singing Her Former Mentor, Michael Jackson's Song (VIDEO)
Judith Hill had to tap into emotions that were still raw with her performance on "The Voice." Her coach, Adam Levine selected Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," which hit close to home. Hill was a back-up singer, and featured performer, with the King of Pop.Hill told Levine that she worried that people might think she was […]
Robert Scheer: When Good Sites Sell Out, Who Loses?
I have nothing against the folks who created Tumblr and managed to get Yahoo to bid a whopping $1.1 billion this week to buy the... […]
'Hornets' Returning To Charlotte, Bobcats Start Name Change Process: Report
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation. The person said Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a press conference the Bobcats have scheduled for Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of […]
IRS Scandal: Treasury Consulted On Multiple Occasions, Report Claims
More details emerged Monday suggesting that the Treasury Department was involved in the IRS mulling over a public admission of its activities targeting conservative groups. The Washington Post reports that according to a Treasury Department official, there was communication between both federal government wings on three occasions to discuss how a disclosure […]
Climate Change-Related Heat Deaths To Spike In New York City, Study Projects
From Climate Central's Andrew Freedman:An increasing number of New Yorkers are likely to die from heat-related causes as global warming causes more extreme heat events, according to a new study released Sunday.The study found that heat-related mortality may rise 20 percent by the 2020s, and in some worst-case scenarios, it could increase by 90 percent o […]
Mike Ragogna: Chatting with Airbourne's Ryan O'Keeffe, Plus Caleb Hawley's "Little Miss Sunshine" and Noah Chenfeld's "Frozen"
A Conversation with Airbourne's Ryan O'Keeffe Mike Ragogna: Ryan, the band just finished up its US tour, right? Ryan O'Keeffe: Yeah, we finished it... […]
Heather Wagner: 'The Real Housewives Of Orange County' Recap: 'Hot In Orange County'
It's Heather's first day on set of "Hot in Cleveland." She interviews that family is her number one priority, but this year she's been trying to work on her creative side while "servicing my family." […]
Tornado Facebook Group Reunites Oklahoma Victims With Belongings
When Leslie Hagelberg went outside of her West Tulsa, Okla., home on Sunday evening to check the weather, she noticed what appeared to be insulation and pieces of paper falling from the sky. But it wasn't until she found a photograph near her mailbox that it dawned on her what was happening: debris and belongings from the tornado that had struck in Shaw […]
American Bridge, Top Liberal SuperPAC, Had Secret Ties To Bain Capital
A top liberal SuperPAC in the 2012 election had undisclosed financial ties to the private equity firm Bain Capital — something that some people close to the group say interfered with its core mission of attacking Bain veteran Mitt Romney’s business record.Read More... More on Mitt Romney […]

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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
PowerLine Tattoo: RITE Recap
So we all had a blast at the Rhode Island Tattoo Expo this last weekend! It was an overall success and good time. We got to both catch up with and meet several of our industry peers.. it's always cool to see what all the local artists are doing these days, and represent Lil Rhody! It was definitely a good turn out, and we greatly appreciate all of ou […]
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 […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Northwest News: Thanks For All The Support!
Well, the week has been amazing at OFF THE MAP TATTOO (northwest). All artist: Canyon Webb, Mr. Tyler Jones and Jeff Gogue have been hard at work as usual. Yesterday 5/16/13 was a day to remember in the shop as Canyon Webb and Mr. Tyler Jones did their 1st collaboration art piece in the shop. Hopefully we will get the chance to see more of this type of […]
Max @ Off the Map Tattoo: Check out this 3D photography by Almont Green
Check out this Amped360 photograph of a black and gray sleeve by Almont Green. Tattoo by Max. Photography (c) Almont Green / mousewheel spin […]
Adam @ Graceland Tattoo:
So things went well in Rochester at the Roc City Tattoo Expo. We had a lot of good times and made some cool tattoos. We came home to welcome Ty McEwen back to Graceland Tattoo. He's a good friend and a great artist. It's always a pleasure to have him in the tattoo parlor bringing his unique style of bio organic and color realism to Wappingers Falls […]
Secret Lake Tattoos: 2013 Travel Dates/Conventions:
Paradise Tattoo Gathering - Keystone, Colorado September 12,13, 14 & 15 http://www.tattoogathering.com Evian Tattoo Show - Evian, France October 18, 19, & 20 http://www.eviantattoo.com Spots are still available for both. If you would like to book an appointment please call (603) 352- 8282 Or email jesserixtattoos@gmail.com , thank you! […]
Joe @ Off the Map Tattoo: The Process
Well, I really wanted to make it to the black foundation and be ready for color on the next sitting but, I only managed to get the outline on for this Hannya. Chest tattoos are exhausting! However it makes for a great opportunity to share a bit of my tattoo process. I love lines! I find myself constantly trying to improve not only the quality of my line wor […]

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