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Pet peeves on the road
Things don’t need to be any harder on the road, and the few things I’ve noticed that do make it worse could be easily remedied.
August 24, 2012
Business
Facial hair swings both ways
There’s a guy out there in an old Mack somewhere who has a three foot long, white beard he parts in the middle and throws over his shoulders like Rapunzel’s locks.
August 24, 2012
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PHOTOS: Great American Trucking Show Day 1
August 23, 2012
Business
Cobra unveils wireless dual CB/phone headset
Cobra Electronics introduced its new noise-canceling Bluetooth headset with capability to pair with both a CB and cellphone simultaneously with easy switching between modes.
August 23, 2012
Business
Cummins expects growth in natural gas engines
While enthusiasm is high for natural gas-powered vehicles, diesel engines will continue to power 90 percent of trucks, especially in linehaul applications, said Cummins’ Lori Thompson
August 23, 2012
Business
Magellan announces fleet management solution, TA partnership
Magellan displayed its GPS for truckers, in cooperation with TravelCenters of America, at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 22. The RoadMate Commercial 9261T-LM GPS has a 7-inch display and features truck-specific route, truck speed limits, truck stops and truck points of interest. It also can be used for hands-free talking on […]
August 23, 2012
Business
Chevron unveils fuel efficient 5W/30 engine oil
Chevron’s low viscosity oil works across a broad array of engines to offer better inventory control.
August 23, 2012
Business
Garmin announces 7-inch trucking-specific GPS
Garmin’s new 7-inch GPS features lane guidance and Android smartphone compatability.
August 23, 2012
Business
Wreaths Across America, TCA join forces to honor fallen heroes
Wreaths Across America and the Truckload Carriers Association announced at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on Aug. 23 a new partnership to honor America’s fallen heroes.
August 23, 2012
Business
IdleAir plans growth with $7 million infusion
IdleAir has secured $7 million of growth financing and plans to add five more locations this year and 15 more in 2013, said Ethan Garber, chief executive officer.
August 23, 2012
Business
Michelin releases X Line long haul tire
Michelin announced its new X Line Energy D tire on Aug. 22 at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas.
August 23, 2012
Business
Hodyon addressing APU accessibility for owner-operators
The Dynasys APU’s leasing program refuses no one, regardless of credit score — just one of the ways the company is breaking down accessibility barriers for operators needing APUs.
August 23, 2012
Business
CVOC: Smart spec’ing, buying more important than ever
The trucking industry has changed drastically in the past 10 years, making spec’ing and buying equipment much more complicated than ever before for fleets, said panelists during a session at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference Thursday morning.
August 23, 2012
Business
Trucking rebound outpaces economy, but outlook is fuzzy
Trucking has recovered from the recession much better than the economy at large, but the rebound slowed in recent months, economist Jim Meil said. Various domestic and global trends cast doubt on what’s next. Meil, vice president and chief economist for Eaton Corp., addressed the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas today. A former professor, […]
August 23, 2012
Life
Biological clock stops relationship
Reader wonders if he should tell girlfriend she’s too old for him.
August 23, 2012
Business
Rotella Road Show trailer new and improved
The Shell Rotella Road Show trailer is now three times its former size with custom bump-outs — Dan Arcy gave an update on progress toward the PC-11 oil standard for 2016.
August 22, 2012
Life
Weight loss documentary
“Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” is a health documentary that looks at the juice fasting diet and how it may help people stay alive and healthy.
August 22, 2012
Life
Lynyrd Skynyrd continues long-haul legacy with new record
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s new “Last of a Dyin’ Breed” record runs hard with themes of the passing of a generation of highwaymen and -women. Interviews here with guitarist/Blackfoot founding member Rickey Medlocke and tour hauler Dale Macon.
August 22, 2012
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