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Channel 19
Truckstops = Coffeehouses with copious rig parking?
A new index tracking sales of goods and services at highway truckstops, the McLane-NATSO quarterly index, recently tracked an interesting rise in the sale of hot beverages like coffees, cappucinos and teas at truckstops. That category of sales jumped 34 percent in 2010 compared to the previous year, suggesting to me at least a little [âŚ]
March 2, 2011
Business
Marten to increase driver pay
Marten Transport announced a driver pay increase of up to 4 cents per mile starting April 1.
March 1, 2011
Home
A produce haulerâs legacy: âBest job I ever hatedâ
Floridian Ed Kimball created a family legacy when he hauled bananas from the Sunshine state in the 1950s.
March 1, 2011
Channel 19
âAmerican Truckerâ rebroadcasts; my interview with the host
If you missed the debut episodes of the âAmerican Truckerâ series last Thursday on the Speed Channel, itâs being rebroadcast tonight at 8 and 11 p.m. ET, and 8 a.m. tomorrow. The next new episodes follow on Thursday, with âBandit and the Snowmanâ and âRobb and the Bear,â the latter likely to include sneak-peek material [âŚ]
March 1, 2011
Home
Oakland port truckers seek emissions rule delay
Drayage trucking companies that serve the Port of Oakland, which use primarily owner-operators, are seeking support to delay a California Air Resources Board mandate that requires trucks to be retrofitted with nitrogen oxide-reduction equipment by 2014. A trade group representing port truck operators estimates that without a postponement in the NOx requirement 4,400 trucks of [âŚ]
March 1, 2011
Business
Agency updates driver safety information
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has enhanced its Pre-Employment Screening Program.
February 28, 2011
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: GOOD DRIVING HABITS PRESERVE TIRES. Speed
PIB TIP: GOOD DRIVING HABITS PRESERVE TIRES. Speeding, hard braking, curbing and tight turns cause tires to wear faster or even develop irregular wear. On the other hand, steady acceleration, braking and steering can extend the life of your tires. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the [âŚ]
February 27, 2011
Trucking History
A lion tests a modelâs mettle
Former Overdrive model Carrie Shubert offers perspective on men, women and life in her mantra as an accomplished psychic.
February 25, 2011
Business
Website open to comment on government rules
Regulation Room at http://regulationroom.org is an online public participation website.
February 25, 2011
Business
Pilot opens new stop in California
Pilot announced the opening of a travel center in Weed, Calif., off of Interstate 5 at exit 745.
February 25, 2011
Business
CARB to hold trucking events
Sessions will help truck owners meet new rules for diesel trucks and learn about available government grants and funding.
February 25, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Hot trucking sectors draw attention
Two big parts of the trucking industry are bouncing back very strong and getting the attention of financial media outside of trucking.
February 24, 2011
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