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Channel 19
Two calls this week highlight driver advocacy efforts in D.C.
Scott Grenerth with Trucking Solutions Group today Those of you whoâve read this blog with any regularity are probably well familiar with Fikes-leased owner-operator Scott Grenerth (pictured with a new custom-designed bike at the Great American Trucking Show this past August â Grenerth is also coproprietor of the rideandroll.me site cataloging biking trails in proximity [âŚ]
November 2, 2011
Business
Senator calls cross-border pilot program âlaxâ
Jay Rockefeller said he was concerned about the first two Mexican carriers to pass pre-authorization safety audits.
November 1, 2011
Business
TCA to start health program
The Truckload Carriers Association is taking applications for Truckingâs Weight Loss Showdown, a 10-week competition to start Jan. 24, 2012. Carriers who plan to apply must enter six drivers and six office staff members and complete the application by Nov. 30. The contestants will be announced Jan. 1, 2012. TCA has partnered with weight loss [âŚ]
November 1, 2011
Channel 19
Truck-Lite goes gonzo with customer service in new YouTube series
âCustomers often ask the same questions about the features and design of our products,â says Bob Ives, Truck-Liteâs marketing vice president. Coming upon a creative way to address those customer questions and concerns, the company has undertaken a series of YouTube vids that Ives says has proven an âexcellent toolâ to address âfeedback and concerns with [âŚ]
November 1, 2011
Business
Missouri gets $1M to add truck parking
The state will meet with trucking companies to decide where to locate additional truck parking on I-70.
November 1, 2011
Business
Pilot to buy 7 Bosselman stores
Pilot Flying J will purchase seven Bosselman travel centers in Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Nebraska, the travel plaza franchises announced. The acquisition comes from a 2004 agreement between the two travel center chains in which Bosselman used Pilotâs trademark at several of the locations to be purchased. Pilot plans to add fast food services, [âŚ]
November 1, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Santaâs elves cranking out electronics
Manufacturing continued growing in October, but at a slower pace than September, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
November 1, 2011
Business
NAFTA surface trade surges
U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico in August was 18.3 percent higher than a year earlier.
November 1, 2011
Business
Michelin announces tire contest
Drivers using Michelin X One fuel efficient tires can register to win X One products in the tire makerâs contest, âRiding on MICHELINÂŽ X OneÂŽ Tires? Win X One Stuff!â The contest will run during November, after which the makerâs tire experts will select five grand prize winners who will receive an X One tire [âŚ]
November 1, 2011
Business
Diesel prices jump
Over the last three weeks, the national average retail price of diesel has climbed 17.1 cents.
October 31, 2011
Business
Shell Rotella SuperRig calendar offered
Calendar is available for free with purchase of a minimum 10-gallon heavy duty oil change using Shell Rotella oil.
October 31, 2011
Business
I-70 runaway ramp reopened
Crews removed a rig and flatbed trailer that rolled on the ramp near Vail, Colo.
October 31, 2011
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