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Business

Iowa80 releases new catalog

A new catalog featuring 450 new items is available, said truck accessory provider Iowa80.com of the Walcott, Iowa-based Iowa 80 Group.

February 28, 2011

Business

Texting ban applied to hauling hazmat

Also, motor carriers are prohibited from requiring or allowing drivers of covered motor vehicles to engage in texting while driving.

February 28, 2011

Parking

Hotel locator for drivers

Hotels4Truckers.com has details on hotels and other lodging that accommodate truckers.

February 25, 2011

Business

California dump truck owners sue CARB

The association is challenging the legality of the agency’s Truck and Bus Regulation.

February 23, 2011

Business

Joplin 44 opening set for May 20-21

Joplin 44 Petro in Joplin, Mo., will celebrate the grand opening of its Super Truck Showroom and remodeled truck stop May 20-21, the truck stop announced. The event will have exhibits, an antique truck show, a Super Truck Beauty contest, live entertainment, fireworks and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Petro added a 23,000-square-foot expansion and 15,000-square-foot […]

February 15, 2011

Business

Sweepstakes offers drivers prizes

Truckers can register to win prizes such lights, horns, fenders and other accessories in Iowa80.com’s Dreams of Chrome Sweepstakes. Fifty prizes will be given away, and drivers can register online at dreamsofchrome.com. The contest begins March 1 and ends Aug. 31. For the contest’s official rules or more information, visit dreamsofchrome.com.

February 11, 2011

Business

Bridgestone Bandag announces price increase

Truck and bus radial tire prices have increased 12 percent, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions announced recently regarding both the Bridgestone and Firestone brands. Kurt Danielson, the tire maker’s president, says the cost of raw materials and rising energy costs “have made a price increase of this level unavoidable.”

February 11, 2011

Business

Congress examines new 1099 impact on operators

The impending rule would require companies to file a Form 1099 on every business with which they spend at least $600 a year.

February 11, 2011

Business

American Central raises owner-operator pay

Owner-oeprators and company drivers are eligible for a pay raise effective March 1, American Central Transport announced.

February 10, 2011

Overdrive Extra

Banks find way to win card game

“Interest rates are now hovering near record highs, at an average rate of 14.72%,” reports CNNMoney.com, which explores this topic in more detail. “And if your credit is bad enough, you could even end up with a rate as high as 59.9% APR.”

February 9, 2011

Business

Air purifier

The Auto AirTamer air purifier uses electrostatic purification technology to create cleaner air by producing negative ions that force airborne pollutants away silently and without filters. The device plugs into a 12-volt power socket and comes with attachment for a truck’s air vent.FILTER STREAM, www.airtamer.com, (866) 625-3218

February 9, 2011

Business

N.M., Ariz. consider overweight loads

New Mexico is considering a bill to allow permits for certain overweight loads from Mexico, while Arizona has a pilot program on a similar matter.

February 8, 2011