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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. […]
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. […]

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. […]
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 Revises 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). […]

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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Kathy Castor Town Hall Erupts in Tampa Florida, August 6th, 2009

As Rep. Kathy Castor was introduced, the reaction was overwhelmingly against her, with boos and chants of “You work for us.” And in the lobby, the counter of Planned Parenthood representatives shouting, “Healthcare Now.” Shortly thereafter, violence erupted, where there were 2-3 big goons came out and started pushing those in line, and roughing up [...]

Victim of Attack at Kathy Castor Tampa Healthcare Townhall

A concerned citizen, who hoped to attend the Healthcare Townhall meeting in Tampa, FL with Congresswoman Kathy Castor, was attacked as he tried to enter. Union members assaulted him as he stood near the doors waiting to enter.

Union Thugs Beat Constituent At Tampa Town Hall Meeting

This video was taken at the Kathy Castor Tampa Town Hall Meeting on August 6th, 2009. Kathy Castor’s union thugs beat up a guy (in the green shirt – evidence 3:21) and shut the doors to prevent the opposing opinions from being heard. She then proceeded leave, not taking any questions, because “she couldn’t hear.” [...]

ECSU Chancellor Willie Gilchrist Resigns Amid State Investigation Into Campus Crime Reporting
Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Willie Gilchrist announced on Friday that he will resign his post, as a state investigation continues into allegations that the school failed to report numerous campus crime incidents.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the university's response to reports of sexual assau […]
Chelsea Clinton Serves As Co-Founder, Co-Chair Of NYU Multifaith Institute
Chelsea Clinton has taken on a new role at New York University -- or has she? As The New York Post reported Tuesday, the former first daughter "has quietly taken on a big new job" as a co-founder and co-chair of NYU's Of Many Institute for multifaith leadership. However, Clinton's "new" role may have stemmed from her current pos […]
Tornado Technology Still Includes Human Spotters: Here's Why
On Monday afternoon, citizens of Moore, Okla., were given a mere 16-minute warning time before the tornado struck their town. That small amount of time might be how long it takes to hard-boil an egg, or take a long shower.Unfortunately, victims of other tornadoes have been given even less time than that. While the National Weather Service has made advances i […]
Worm Allegedly Found In McMuffin By Derrick Holt At Arizona McDonald's (Mealbreakers)
Mealbreaker (n.): a nasty, non-edible surprise found in food while it is being eaten; often lawsuit-provoking, sometimes fabricated, always disgusting.High school senior Derrick Holt was unnerved earlier this month when he says he found an unwelcome ingredient in his McDonald's Sausage McMuffin: a worm.Holt spoke out on social media about the incident, […]
Study Drugs: Most Parents Unaware When Teens Take Stimulants Without Prescription
By: Rachael Rettner, LiveScience Senior Writer Published: 05/20/2013 12:47 PM EDT on LiveScience Many parents are not aware that their teenage children abuse "study drugs," a new poll suggests. In the poll, just 1 percent of parents said their teenage children had taken drugs such as Adderall or Ritalin without a prescription. That is much lower th […]
Larry David Looks Unrecognizable In 'Clear History' Teaser Trailer (VIDEO)
Larry David looks downright unrecognizable in a new teaser trailer for his upcoming HBO movie "Clear History." Cruising down the highway sporting shoulder-length hair and a long, scraggly beard, the "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator looks like he just walked off the set of "Sons Of Anarchy."The comedy, whic […]
Obama Addresses LGBT Community During Morehouse College Graduation
President Barack Obama made sure that his speech during the spring 2013 commencement ceremony at Georgia's Morehouse College was inclusive. The Atlanta-based historically black private college is exclusively for men, but Obama spontaneously referenced gay and lesbian Americans, as The Advocate notes.Pointing to a Morehouse student who struggled through […]
Barbara Walters' Daughter Jacqueline Arrested For DUI
Barbara Walters' daughter Jacqueline Danforth was arrested for a DUI in Florida over the weekend. TMZ, which broke the news Monday, reported that she was "taken to the ground" by police, who said they thought she would try to run into traffic. Danforth and a male passenger were pulled over by cops around 1:30 a.m. in Naples, Florida on Sunday. […]
Tom Clements Death: Evan Ebel Forced Woman To Turn Over Gun Used To Kill Colorado's Prisons Chief, Lawyer Says
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- An attorney for the woman accused of providing the weapon used to kill Colorado's prisons chief said parolee Evan Ebel forced her to turn over the gun.Stevie Marie Anne Vigil pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of buying a handgun and giving it to Ebel, the sole suspect in the March shooting death of state corrections chief Tom C […]
Oklahoma Tornado News: Gov. Mary Fallin Says State Will Rebuild
MOORE, Okla. -- Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb.As the sun rose over the shattered community of Moore, the state […]
Best Friends Forever: How I Survived A Breakup With My Best Friends
Back in middle school, when both reality TV and the concept of popularity was on the rise, we used to play "Survivor." Read More... […]
Fashionable Cartoon Characters: Who Knew 'Toons Could Be So Cool? (PHOTOS)
When it comes to style icons, real-life fashion figures like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot get all of the credit. But what about our favorite cartoon characters?Since these were some of the first images to be ingrained in our little style psyches, we decided to shine the spotlight on some very deserving 'toons. See our list below an […]
Warren Movie Theater In Moore, Oklahoma, Becomes Makeshift Morgue And Volunteer Site (PHOTO)
The Warren theater in Moore, Okla., often the place where fictional heroes perform great deeds onscreen, produced real-life heroes in the wake of Monday's deadly tornado.After staff and moviegoers safely rode out the twister in the hallways, IMAX manager Alex Ansari tried to calm those wandering the devastation outside and helped to find the injured, th […]
This Is Exactly What You Should Do With An Ugly Fireplace (PHOTOS)
We really didn't think this installation was possible on your own, but one homeowner proved us wrong.Read More... More on Home Design […]
Plaza Towers Teacher, Rhonda Crosswhite, Shielded Students From Moore Tornado (VIDEO)
Sprinkled in between the tales of horror and sadness to come out of tornado-ravaged Plaza Towers Elementary School, in Moore, Okla., are stories of brave teachers putting their lives on the line for students. Fourth-grader Damian Britton described one such teacher this morning, when he appeared on NBC’s TODAY. Rhonda Crosswhite, a sixth-grade teacher at the […]

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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