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Truckers cope with crisis in flooding
Throughout the Nashville region, carriers have begun the long process of assessing losses and cleaning up or rebuilding flooded terminals
May 14, 2010
Milan Express was up and running two days after the Nashville flood. (Photo Todd Dills)
Business
Sleep apnea problems discussed
Trucking industry leaders and sleep medicine professionals gathered to find solutions to deal with sleep apnea in trucking.
May 13, 2010
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Business
Trucking groups oppose climate change bill
ATA and OOIDA contend the bill will lead to a fuel tax that will hit truckers hard.
May 13, 2010
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Quebec filmmaker debuts ‘Vapeurs diesel (Diesel fumes)’ documentary web series
Quebecker Alain Fournier (pictured, of a fashion) is a filmmaker focusing his efforts on fantasy work and — this is where we come in — online documentary. His first big web series, on YouTube and titled “Vapeurs Diesel” or “Diesel Fumes,” looks at long-haul truckers, among them the character of “Big John,” featured in the […]
May 13, 2010
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Business
Freight index rose in March
The March Freight TSI gained 2.6 percent from March 2009, the first year-to-year increase in the freight index since July 2008.
May 13, 2010
Business
Love’s Travel Stop in Oklahoma destroyed
The company said the I-40 location, which has been in operation for nearly 25 years, will be demolished.
May 12, 2010
Channel 19
Doggie online social networking; Nashville flood update
Let’s put the disclaimers up top, how bout? “No humans were harmed in the making of” the www.k9friendsunited.com doggie social-networking website, says founder Diarmuid Scullin, a long-hauler who started out with a simple, if somewhat off-the-wall idea. “Have you ever noticed that the vast majority of dog owners tend to be warm, open and friendly […]
May 12, 2010
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Ferro: Many ways to cut fatigue in crashes
Administrator said reduced fatigue could be accomplished through research, programs, events, education, and targeted outreach and intervention.
May 12, 2010
About 30 percent of drivers suffer from mild to severe sleep apnea.
Business
Cross-border trucking proposal coming
DOT Secretary Ray LaHood said a cross-border trucking program plan with Mexico would be announced “closer than soon.”
May 12, 2010
Business
Firm forecasts growing truck demand in 2011
A growing economy and tight capacity in the truckload sector could produce significant demand for new equipment, said ACT Research.
May 11, 2010
Business
FMCSA starts driver pre-employment program
The program allows carriers the option of accessing driver inspection and crash records before hiring.
May 11, 2010
Business
Kansas offers grant money
Truck owners may be eligible for funds to buy truck equipment for reducing diesel emissions.
May 11, 2010
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