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Business
Kenworth service, parts facility opens in Emporia, Kan.
A Kenworth dealership with a 10,000 square-ft. service department and 10 service bays has opened in Emporia, Kan., Kenworth Truck Co. announced.
July 7, 2010
Channel 19
Dentistry: latest in driving distractions
It’s been texting for a couple years now, after it was CBs and Qualcomm units and cell phones, and now DOT is reportedly eyeing other in-cab distractions for potential regulation beginning later this year. Then there was that rash of ugly outcomes after haulers either choked on or were otherwise distracted by food — oh a-and […]
July 7, 2010
Tooth
Business
Daimler OKs Portland truck plant contract
The three-year collective bargaining agreements cover workers in four unions.
July 7, 2010
Business
Delaware enacts texting law
Delaware is the 30th state to ban texting while driving.
July 7, 2010
Business
Ind. changes move-over law
Drivers must reduce their vehicle’s speed 10 mph under the posted speed limit if they cannot move to an adjacent lane.
July 7, 2010
Business
Diesel prices fall
The national price declined 3.2 cents to $2.924 in the latest week.
July 7, 2010
Diesel prices nationally fell for a second straight week.
Business
Shell sweepstakes to offer Audi or Harley-Davidson motorcyle
Truckers may enter a contest describing their passion for their trucks or cars and be part of a sweepstakes for a chance to win an Audi S5, Audi Q7 or a Harley-Davidson Wide Glide motorcycle with five years of high specification diesel, Shell V-Power announced. In the so-called Fuel My Passion contest, entrants can win […]
July 6, 2010
Business
Triple Crown offers bonus
Owner-operators in the Harrisburg, Pa., vicinity who lease to Triple Crown Services through July 31 will get a $2,500 bonus, the Fort Wayne, Ind.-based dry van carrier announced. The carrier is an affiliate of Norfolk Southern Corp. and combines over-the-road and on-the-rail transportation, Triple Crown Services says. For details call 800-756-7433 or visit www.triplecrownsvc.com.
July 6, 2010
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: THURSDAYS ARE MAKE OR BREAK. A load picke
PIB TIP: THURSDAYS ARE MAKE OR BREAK. A load picked up Thursday should be short enough, less than 600 miles, to deliver Friday, or should be at least 1,600 miles to go through the weekend. On Thursdays, however, it’s almost always better to take a 350-mile trip and deliver it Friday. The Partners in Business […]
July 6, 2010
Channel 19
Another familiar name on the 2010 NTPA tractor-pull circuit
Mobil Delvac isn’t the only top diesel oil name you’ll see on the tractor-pull circuit this season. Since I blogged about Delvac’s involvement as sponsor of the big Tomah, Wis., tractor pull in June, I’ve taken note of another on-highway oil mainstay’s sponsorship of the high-profile Koester Racing team. Pictured are the Shell Rotella-sponsored pullers of father-son team Larry (black) and […]
July 6, 2010
Larrykoester
Business
Bosselman opens 25th Boss Shop
A new Boss Shop, based in Benton Harbor, Mich., opened July 2, Bosselman Inc. announced. The new store makes a total of 25 such heavy-duty truck repair and service centers, all located in 18 states. As parts of the Ambest and Pilot network, Boss Shops offer coast-to-coast warranty coverage, a Bosselman Inc. spokesman said. For […]
July 6, 2010
Business
I-435 in Kansas City to be closed
Interstate 435 will be closed between 23rd Street and I-70 in Kansas City, Mo., for up to 53 hours over July 9-12.
July 5, 2010
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