Tag: Transportation

Michigan Unveils 2-Lane Snow Plow

Michigan Unveils 2-Lane Snow Plow

| January 18, 2013 | 20 Replies

What do you think of two-lane snow plows?

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Video: Actual Snakes On Actual Planes

Video: Actual Snakes On Actual Planes

| January 12, 2013 | Reply

At first we felt sorry for the stressed out passengers. Now we just feel really bad for the snake.

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12 Transportation and Logistics Game Changers for 2013

12 Transportation and Logistics Game Changers for 2013

| January 7, 2013 | Reply

Trucking industry analyst group Stifel Nicolous released their thoughts on the direction the Trucking and Transportation Industries will push, based on 12 so-called “Game Changers.” Some of the developments won’t surprise many who have been in the trucking industry, some seem the stuff of science fiction. From the introduction of the study – It is [...]

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Opinions: The Broken Image of Truck Driving

Opinions: The Broken Image of Truck Driving

| September 18, 2012 | 17 Replies

How did the public image of truck driving break down so terribly in the last few years, and more importantly, who can fix it?

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DOT and VA Partner To Help Veterans Find Jobs

DOT and VA Partner To Help Veterans Find Jobs

| June 22, 2012 | 1 Reply

The VA and DOT partner to help veterans find jobs. Find out where you can apply here.

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Select Arkansas Highways To Get Increased Speed Limit

Select Arkansas Highways To Get Increased Speed Limit

| June 18, 2012 | Reply

Select Arkansas highways to get increased speed limits. Which ones will be affected?

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Texas Plans on Trucking Windfall from Panama Canal

Texas Plans on Trucking Windfall from Panama Canal

| May 25, 2012 | Reply

One of the world’s busiest shipping utilities announced plans for expansion last year. A group in Texas decides the state is primed for a boost in transporting infrastructure to and from the project. Who is it?

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FMCSA & NY Partner to Speed Up Truck Inspections

FMCSA & NY Partner to Speed Up Truck Inspections

| May 21, 2012 | 10 Replies

New York is attempting to save some money and green house gas emissions by implementing an on-board device that allows truck inspectors to finish their jobs quicker, with better information. Will it work?

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Are Truck Driving’s “Good Years” Behind Us?

Are Truck Driving’s “Good Years” Behind Us?

| May 20, 2012 | 20 Replies

Are the trucking industry’s best days behind us due to rising costs and regulation? How do we get the industry to re-route its potentially dangerous direction?

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Google Driver-Free Car Licensed in Nevada

Google Driver-Free Car Licensed in Nevada

| May 15, 2012 | 8 Replies

Nevada just cleared the first driver-free car from Google to hit the roads. What’s next? A driver-free Truck?

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US Trucker Detained in Mexico on Ammo Smuggling Charged

US Trucker Detained in Mexico on Ammo Smuggling Charged

| May 3, 2012 | Reply

Jabin Bogan, 27, of Dallas, is confined to the Villa Aldama federal prison in the state of Veracruz and could face up to 35 years in prison, and it may all be due to a simple mistake.

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Jersey Congressmen Want Toll Suspension

Jersey Congressmen Want Toll Suspension

| May 2, 2012 | Reply

Several New Jersey Congressmen asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to delay a second round of toll hikes scheduled for December.

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New Info On US Trucker Detained in Mexico for Smuggling

New Info On US Trucker Detained in Mexico for Smuggling

| April 30, 2012 | 8 Replies

Mexican authorities say a cross-border trucker has been detained on charges of transporting unauthorized ammunition. His carrier company and officials at the ATF claim it’s a mistake and he should be released immediately.

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C.R. England awards driver a Harley-Davidson

C.R. England awards driver a Harley-Davidson

| April 30, 2012 | 18 Replies

One C. R. England driver was lucky as he won a Hog for being the, ehh…opposite of a hog. See and hear the prize cycle inside.

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Infographic: Basics of the Truck Driving Industry

Infographic: Basics of the Truck Driving Industry

| April 29, 2012 | 3 Replies

How much does a truck weigh? How far does a Class 8 tractor go? This infographic gives you an idea.

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J.B. Hunt Sees 30% Earnings Spike for March

J.B. Hunt Sees 30% Earnings Spike for March

| April 29, 2012 | 1 Reply

Analysts report J.B. Hunt sees a 30% earnings spike in March. Find out how the company says they’re still making money in this economy.

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Infographic: Truck Driver Myths

Infographic: Truck Driver Myths

| April 28, 2012 | 11 Replies

There’s a lot of misinformation about Truckers out there. Our friends at Trucker to Trucker get to the bottom of it all with this infographic about the trucking industry.

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CTA Study Predicts CA Diesel Prices Over $6 Gal

CTA Study Predicts CA Diesel Prices Over $6 Gal

| April 27, 2012 | 1 Reply

A new study by the California Trucking Association predicts something awful for truckers. Find out how bad it might get inside.

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Infographic: The U.S. Trucking Industry

Infographic: The U.S. Trucking Industry

| April 26, 2012 | Reply

During your day to day drive on our nation’s highways, did you ever wonder just how big and important the industry of trucking is? This infographic can give you a good idea.

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Fines Increase for Aggressive Driving in New Jersey

Fines Increase for Aggressive Driving in New Jersey

| April 26, 2012 | 1 Reply

“Jessica’s Law” has gone into effect in New Jersey. It aims to curb aggressive behavior on highways, which is an immediate concern of many truckers.

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Toll Road Proposal for I-70 Missouri Stalling

Toll Road Proposal for I-70 Missouri Stalling

| April 26, 2012 | Reply

Missouri Senate Bill 752 appears to lack enough support to pass committee. I-70 continues to degrade without funding. What are the options?

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Trucking Tonnage Inches Up Slightly in March

Trucking Tonnage Inches Up Slightly in March

| April 26, 2012 | Reply

Video and report: March trucking index totals, reported by the American Trucking Association Chief Economist, Bill Costillo.

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Paccar Has Strong First Financial Quarter in 2012

Paccar Has Strong First Financial Quarter in 2012

| April 25, 2012 | Reply

After a strong showing in Q4 of 2011, Paccar continues to weather the worldwide financial turmoil with improved performance and profits in 2012.

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Apply for $20M EPA Diesel Emissions Grant

Apply for $20M EPA Diesel Emissions Grant

| April 25, 2012 | Reply

The closing date to submit a proposal is coming soon. The EPA is committed to updating emissions standards for all diesel engines.

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Interstates May Get More Tolls

Interstates May Get More Tolls

| April 23, 2012 | 4 Replies

To aid the ailing highway system, Congress is pushing to add more tolls. Find out where the tolls might be going and how many there will be.

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Truck Driver Employment Rate Rises Slightly in 2011

Truck Driver Employment Rate Rises Slightly in 2011

| April 22, 2012 | Reply

Employment rates for truckers rise for the first time since the all-time high in 2008. What made the difference?

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Trucking Group Fights CA Courts’ Meal Ruling

Trucking Group Fights CA Courts’ Meal Ruling

| April 21, 2012 | Reply

A new law handed down by the California Supreme Court this week puts truck drivers at odds with employers and other labor groups. What happened?

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