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Channel 19
Let’s hear it for a good hand: Ben Kohler of Kohler Sawmill, Greenbrier, Tenn.
When a real pro shows up on-site with the equipment, and the know-how, to do the job right, as did Ben Kohler two days back in a volunteer tree-clearing effort here in Nashville. And: No injuries sustained in direct hit on Western Express terminal on the west side of town, CEO reports.
March 6, 2020
Channel 19
Downtown Nashville TA spared by last night’s tornado that crossed I-24 very close by
The downtown truck stop has been sparred after the tornado ripped through Nashville on the morning of March 3. Details and more information here on Overdrive.
March 3, 2020
Business
Things I know because of trucking
“Sometimes, road lessons are hard.” What Wendy now knows about yogurt, Doritos, Burger King, anything edible called a ‘tornado’ and more …
August 10, 2016
Business
Have it your neigh
On U.K. horse-meat fast-food burger scandal: “I’d actually be happy to find out it’s only horse meat, and not something unspeakable, like ground-up baby diapers drenched in pig fat.”
November 22, 2013
Channel 19
Local kudos: Campo, Colo.
When a tornado warning was issued May 22 in Campo, Colo., this year, Karen and Tom Moore saw firsthand the hospitality of the town’s local law enforcement officials.
June 11, 2013
Business
FMCSA relaxes rules for relief haulers to Oklahoma
Darrell L. Ruban, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Field Administrator, declared a regional emergency as of 10 a.m. EDT, May 21, 2013, for the state of Oklahoma following the May 20 tornado that cut a wide swath of destruction through the town of Moore and surrounding areas. The declaration provides broad regulatory exemptions to CFR […]
May 21, 2013
Channel 19
Hours recap: New regs bringing old practice to the fore?; OK tornado intel
More and more under new hours rules, drivers and owner-operators are expecting a turn away from the restart and back to the recap. You? Also: A brief update on OK tornado relief expectations.
May 21, 2013
Channel 19
SuperRigs 2013 calendar: Familiar face in an unfamiliar place
Sneak peak at familiar faces in the Shell SuperRigs 2013 calendar, now available with an oil change at participating locations. And: Vid from the 2012 30th anniversary show in Joplin, Mo., highlighting the city’s rebuilding efforts.
November 8, 2012
Voices
Speakout
Truckers weigh in on handheld cell phones for hearing impaired truckers, favorite in-cab products and more.
May 1, 2012
Channel 19
A note from Schneider on their Dallas facility
I received the note below just now from the folks at Schneider National. Luckily, none of the company’s personnel at their Dallas-area facility were injured or killed when yesterday’s tornadoes tore through, as has been reported elsewhere — and buildings on the property sustained no damage; personnel are back to work to day picking […]
April 4, 2012
Channel 19
Breaker-breaker: Thursday Channel 19 news round-up
Tonight on American Trucker on the Speed Channel: You The third episode of the second season of the American Trucker documentary show on the Speed Channel is called, simply, “Independent.” It will explore, well, guess who? The episode runs at 10p.m. eastern time, with replays throughout the week. See the full schedule. Or if you’ve […]
July 28, 2011
Channel 19
4 State’s Bryan Martin on Joplin rebuilding efforts in All Drivers Together conference call
In a conference call last week put together by the All Drivers Together group, a collaboration of owner-operators and drivers opening up a free conference line to drivers and others in the trucking industry around the nation to network and share information toward industry betterment, 4 State Trucks’ Bryan Martin noted the shift in efforts […]
June 15, 2011
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