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‘Something new every day’: Meeting Phil and Diane Madsen
Phil and Diane Madsen haul expedited in this 2006 Volvo with 132-inch ARI sleeper and 16-foot box. Over the past several years, I’ve called on the pair several different times for perspective on all manner of topics, from truck maintenance/warranty issues to unique hauls to examples of the many owner-operators out there taking to the […]
April 14, 2011
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Drayage fair to detail government incentive programs
The Drayage Truck Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at the Port Authority’s Executive Building parking lot in Houston.
April 13, 2011
Business
Freight index falls in February
For the first two months of 2011, freight shipments measured by the Freight TSI were down 0.6 percent.
April 13, 2011
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: PAY CREDIT CARD BALANCES. Having a busine
PIB TIP: PAY CREDIT CARD BALANCES. Having a business credit card is useful. But most owner-operators get into a trap of spending more money than they should. If a credit card balance is not paid off at the end of each month, the interest charges can exceed 18 percent. You’ll get the best rate on […]
April 13, 2011
Business
Pride & Polish winners named at Wildwood
Ron Huey’s 2010 International ProStar won Best of Show Working Bobtail and Mike Hug’s 2007 Peterbilt 379 took Best of Show Combo.
April 12, 2011
Ron Huey’s 2010 International ProStar won Best of Show-Bobtail at the 2011 Pride & Polish event in Wildwood, Fla.
Business
Show to focus on personal safety
“Crime Against Truckers – Protection on the Road” airs April 14 online.
April 12, 2011
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FMCSA opens comment period on EOBR
FMCSA will continue to accept and consider comments on all issues within the scope of the proposed electronic recorder rule.
April 12, 2011
Business
Diesel soars past $4
The national average price is at its highest level since Sept. 1, 2008, when it was $4.121.
April 11, 2011
All U.S. regions reported fuel above $4.
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UPDATE: ‘Hats for heroes’ special delivery, take two
You will recall my story here about the genesis and progress of Marten Transport driver Candy Bass’ “Hats for Heroes” program of providing an outlet for a wide array of trucking industry participants to honor the sacrifices of U.S. soldiers. Well, the past year’s volume of hats was significant enough to require more than just […]
April 11, 2011
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Groups oppose diverting highway funds
OOIDA testified against proposal to shift Highway Trust Fund dollars to non-highway transportation projects.
April 11, 2011
Business
ATA supports bill to close drug test loophole
Loophole allows truck drivers who have tested positive for drugs or alcohol to deceive carriers and continue driving.
April 11, 2011
Business
Truck parts website opens
Finditparts.com, a new site for online buying heavy duty, medium duty and light duty truck parts, is now available, the company announced.
April 11, 2011
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