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Overdrive Extra
Manufacturing still growing, but more slowly
The recovery is still with us, note the factory-watchers at the Institute for Supply Management. The manufacturing sector expanded in June for the 11th consecutive month, though at a less heated pace than in May. The overall economy for the 14th consecutive month in June. Of course, the housing and labor markets still suffer. The first [âŚ]
July 1, 2010
Business
Calif. truck registry updated
The Drayage Truck Registry should reflect a 12/31/13 compliance date to avoid being turned away.
July 1, 2010
Business
TransTech replaces former scan service at Flying J
Pegasus TransTech truck stop scanning services are replacing all of Flying Jâs 180 Scan & Go Express scanning, the newly merged Pilot Flying J travel center company announced. Transflo Express scanning will be installed at all Flying J stops in the United States and Canada within the next 60 days, said Pegasus TransTech spokeswoman Karen [âŚ]
July 1, 2010
Business
More visitors, exhibitors at Great West Truck Show
Attendance grew by 2 percent and floor exhibit space increased by 17 percent.
June 30, 2010
Business
Pilot, Flying J merge
Pilot Flying J is selling 26 locations to Loveâs Travel Stops & Country Stores as required by the Federal Trade Commission as a condition for the merger.
June 30, 2010
Business
Daimler increases truck production
Company announced it will recall approximately 540 workers to three of its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina.
June 30, 2010
Business
High-risk health insurance pool coming
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is developing a national high-risk pool for people considered uninsurable by insurance providers.
June 30, 2010
Channel 19
Meet the North Carolina âSwamp Loggersâ
Working his operation from Jacksonville, N.C., Bobby Goodson, owner of Goodsonâs All-Terrain Logging, is one of several pioneers of the method of âshovel loggingâ heâs become somewhat famous for today, thanks to the Discovery Channelâs âSwamp Loggersâ series. The reality show, depicting Goodson and crewâs work in the low-country swamps, helped propel the Discovery Channel to near the top prime time [âŚ]
June 30, 2010
Business
Averittâs flatbed service expands
Regional flatbed drivers are being hired in a company-wide expansion, Averitt Express announced. The Cookeville, Tenn.-based carrier recently ordered nearly 50 flatbed trailers to augment its current fleet of more than 50. The carrier is increasing flatbed services in Birmingham, Ala.; Atlanta; Cincinnati; Louisville, Ky.; and Nashville, Tenn., said Averitt spokesman Chris Asberry. For details, call (800) [âŚ]
June 30, 2010
Business
North America trade increases 32% in April
The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico fell 5.9 percent in April from March, but increased over the previous year.
June 29, 2010
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: AIM FOR THE MIDDLE ON WEDNESDAYS. By midw
PIB TIP: AIM FOR THE MIDDLE ON WEDNESDAYS. By midweek, about half of your gross revenue for the week already should be in hand. The other half of your gross revenue should be generated by Saturday to be profitable for the week. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at [âŚ]
June 29, 2010
Reader Rigs
David and Wanda Shelby, of Hilliard, Fla., own thi
David and Wanda Shelby, of Hilliard, Fla., own this 2007 Peterbilt 386, their first truck. It is equipped with a 475-hp Caterpillar.
June 29, 2010
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