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Trailer sector finishes strong in 2011: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery, according to ACT Research. Net orders for total trailers grew 38% year-over-year,... [Full Story] […]
Ground transportation costs rise for ninth consecutive month: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.6% in November when compared with October results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The results represent the... [Full Story] […]
Quinte Truck & Trailer among Meritor's top distributors
KINGSTON, Ont. -- Keith Graham of Quinte Truck & Trailer has been recognized as one of Meritor's top-selling distributors over the past year and has won a trip to the Super Bowl for his company's efforts. [Full Story] […]
Meritor producing aftermarket brakes that comply with reduced stopping distance requirement
BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor has announced availability of new reduced stopping distance (RSD) friction materials through its parts distribution centers in Florence, Ky. and Brampton, Ont. [Full Story] […]
Meritor introduces new version of PlatinumShield brake shoe coating
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has introduced a second-generation version of its aftermarket PlatinumShield brake shoe coating that prevents rust-jacking. [Full Story] […]
Toyota launches new tools and app to measure fuel savings
IRVINE, Calif. -- Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., has launched its Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator application (app) to help users estimate fuel efficiency savings and performance for their forklift fleet. [Full Story] […]
Effective transportation system key to future growth, transport minister asserts
CALGARY, Alta. -- To build an effective transportation system for the future, Canada must recognize emerging trends and opportunities and adapt our systems and policies to capitalize on them, Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure... [Full Story] […]
Coming off record year, Volvo predicting "good, but choppy 2012"
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks is predicting a "good, but choppy 2012," coming on the heels of a banner year for the company, in which it grew its North American Class 8 retail market share nearly three points. [Full Story] […]
Volvo adds new horsepower rating to XE13 package
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has added a 455-hp rating to its XE13 powertrain package, which through a concept dubbed downspeeding, allows the engine to run slower, thus saving fuel. [Full Story] […]
Meritor renews supply deal with Fras-le
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has announced it has renewed an exclusive five-year pact with Fras-le to supply brake lining for its US and Canadian commercial vehicle markets. [Full Story] […]

Arkansas Best Swings to 4Q Profit
Arkansas Best Corp. said Friday its fourth-quarter net income improved on stronger less-than-trucking unit performance. […]
Werner's Fourth-Quarter Profit Improves
Werner Enterprises' fourth-quarter net income rose to $29.4 million, or 40 cents per share, from $24.1 million, or 33 cents, a year ago. […]
J.B. Hunt's 4Q Income Rises 25%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services' fourth-quarter profit rose 25% on higher freight income from its trucking and intermodal businesses. […]
GDP Rose 2.8% in Fourth Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.8% annual rate in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday. […]
Consumer Confidence Rises Again
Consumer confidence rose in January to the highest level in almost a year, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday. […]
Weekly Intermodal Traffic Rises 3%
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported. […]
Eaton Posts Record 4Q Earnings
Eaton Corp. said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit rose to a record and was 29% over the same quarter a year earlier. […]
Caterpillar Reports Record Profit
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. reported record 2011 sales, said its profit almost doubled and boosted its sales and earnings outlook for 2012. […]
UPS to Lay Off 400 at Logistics Center
UPS has told more than 400 workers at a northern Kentucky logistics facility that they will be laid off in March, the Associated Press reported. […]
Durable Orders Rise 3% in December
Durable goods orders climbed 3% in December as demand for automobiles, aircraft and business equipment rose, the Commerce Department said Thursday. […]
Leading Indicators Rise in December
An index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third straight month, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday. […]

Truckermania an international final of Drivers League
More than 9 thousand of truck drivers not only from Europe, but also from the Middle East and the Republic of South Africa were competing in the eliminations of economical driving, which took place in June. The one, who will finally win the competition, would be the master of International Drivers League. Among the finalists [...] […]
Ice age of Polish harbour
Transported through refrigerated cargo containers food is increasingly going into the containers and they are tasty morsel for almost every port. In Szczecin prevent them gaining too shallow fairway and deficiencies in port infrastructure. Good marks for the meet officials who seek not to inhibit the flow of goods susceptible to corruption. Refrigerated, whi […]
How to buy a used car
It is hard to think in our country life completely without a car. Even, if every day we use city communication or bike, our own is no voted help in emergency situations. For people living in small cities and villages, car is real necessary. Not everybody have money to buy car straight from salon. So [...] […]
DAF fleet truck of year in Great Britain
During ceremony hand prestigious awards Motor Transport Award 2009 in London, model DAF CF85 the second time from row became honored title of Fleet truck of year. Awards “Motor Transport Awards” are honorable mention In British transport industry transmitted by branch magazine Motor Transport. Model CF85 meets all requirements of operators in range cost mana […]
Bess on leasing market In Poland
In first part of year covernant deal worth 40% less than in the same time year ago. Value of leasing agreement was about 18% less. In case of All market amount to 38%. Confirm it breakdown of investment small and big industries said representatives of Polish Leasing Ascertain. Worth of personal things leasinged in first [...] […]
Cars imported to Poland hit for borders
Flowing freely re-export of new cars from Poland to western countries of European Union mainly form Germany. Transaction between polish and German dealers fosters weakness polish currency. Difference in prices in German and Polish salons up to few thousands Euro. Actually difference in prices after conversion PLN to Euro in case of smallest cars from [...] […]
Paccar honored for ecological operations in hard times
Kenworth firm, one from one of mark of Paccar concern to which belongs also DAF has received prestigious award Fineness in sphere of clean air from American agency of environmental protection (EPA). Kenworth is first producer of utilitarian vehicles which receive this honorable mention from moment of revolt of award in 2000 year. American agency [...] […]
Volvo take big contract to China
Volvo Buses together with Sunwin Bus delegation has signed with Bashi Group firm from Shanghai frame agreement to supply 1500 buses. Value of contract totals about 116 million euro but supplies of busses will last for opening of next year’s exhibition World Expo in Shanghai. Shanghai actually invest to modernization and boost of efficiency of [...] […]
Transport in Poland is slightly Better
Transport in Poland is slightly Better – as wrote ‘Rzeczpospolita’, the logistics industry is beginning to feel a revival. Companies from industry are counting to maintain last year turns and some even on the increase. Is this announcement the end of the economic crisis? According to ‘Rzeczypospolita’, it was the first transport companies have begun [...] […]
Demand on cars in central Europe
(Thing according of PF analysis carried on AAA AUTO GROUP) Demand on cars in Central and East Europe should be high by increasing the income, growing power purchasing, improving of financial conditions and advantageous prospects on labor market. Demand will grow also from the point of view of greater requirements of relocation junior population part [...] […]

How Do You Start a Fire With Ice?
You will need a sunny day, a frozen lake, a sharp knife, warm hands and some dry leaves or wood. […]
Psychics on the Moon and Incoming Sun Spit
This Week in Discovery News we've got psychics on the moon and the sun is spitting radiation right at us! […]
Hunting Pluto's Dangerous Rings
If there is a ring system, it could spell doom for the speedy New Horizons probe when it flies by in 2015. […]
Can You Choose to be Gay?
'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon says that she chooses to be gay. What does science say? […]
Cold Plasma Layer Detected High Above Earth
Cold, electrically charged particles have long been suspected to exist tens of thousands of miles above the Earth's surface, and now satellites have detected such ions there for the first time. […]
Bus-Size Asteroid Buzzes Earth in Close Flyby
The newly discovered asteroid came within 36,750 miles of Earth when it made its closest approach at 10:30 a.m. EST. […]
See the World as a Shrimp Views It
A specialized camera allows people to see the world as reef-dwelling animals do. […]
NASA Welcomes Our Surgical Robot Overlords
Using a pioneering surgery technique developed for hospitals, could NASA fix satellites in orbit? […]
Your Privacy On Google: Don't Panic, Do Think
Google's plan to merge the data it collects from its users isn't actually a radical shift. […]
MyFord Mobile App Aims to Electrify EV Owners
Ford Focus Electric drivers will be empowered to monitor charging, plan trips and other smart stuff. […]

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Mississippi River Flooding South Eastern Missouri Spring May 2011

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The place where I unloaded had me come over to an off-site warehouse. While waiting for the truck ahead of me to get unloaded, I take a few video clips to give a flavor of this McPherson, Kansas warehouse located in a rural industrial park.

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Kevin White Dead: Former Boston Mayor Dies At 82
BOSTON -- Former Mayor Kevin H. White, who led the city for 16 years including racially turbulent times in the 1970s and was credited with putting it on a path to prosperity, died Friday, a family spokesman said. He was 82.White, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2003, died peacefully at his Boston home surrounded by his family, spokesm […]
Sarah Costa: Pregnant and Displaced: Double the Danger
It's time we all step up our efforts to ensure that women everywhere can decide freely if and when they want to have children, that all mothers can deliver their babies safely and services are available for women who have suffered violence. […]
Alona Elkayam: Icon of the Day: In Search of Lost Time With Salon Tea
While Woody focuses on the idea that every generation thinks the previous generation was simpler, Ms. Stern focuses on something less debatable: Lost time. All Ms. Stern wants is for us to put our iPhones down. […]
Nancy Pelosi Lays Plan To Regain House Speakership
Washington -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is predicting that Democrats will recapture the House in November, a move that could open the possibility of the San Francisco Democrat regaining the speakership and becoming the first politician to return to that office after a defeat since Texas Democrat Sam Rayburn in 1955.Pelosi, 71, needs a net gain of 25 […]
Shakil Afridi, Pakistani Doctor, Provided Key Information To U.S. In Advance Of Bin Laden Raid: Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging publicly for the first time that a Pakistani doctor provided key information to the U.S. in advance of the successful Navy SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden's compound last May.Panetta told CBS's "60 Minutes," in a profile to be broadcast on Sunday, that Shakil Afridi helped prov […]
Larry Bock: Tinker and Change the World
Tinkering -- that hands-on, garage-based tradition -- is making a comeback among average Americans, promising to change our lives for the better on several fronts. […]
California Prison System: End Of Federal Oversight Not Certain, Interview Suggests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The court-appointed receiver overseeing California's prison health care system said Friday the state must keep its promise to spend more than $2 billion for new medical facilities before the federal courts can end an oversight role that has lasted six years.California committed to spending $750 million to upgrade existing medical f […]
PG&E Fined $16.8M For Shoddy Gas Leak Surveys
SAN FRANCISCO -- State regulators plan to fine Pacific Gas & Electric Co. $16.8 million for failing to perform gas leak surveys in the wake of a deadly pipeline explosion in a San Francisco suburb in 2010.The California Public Utilities Commission announced the fine Friday, as part of a new citation program that gives its staff oversight muscle to fine n […]
Twitter Censorship Policy Ignites Global Outrage
NEW YORK -- Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws.It was a stunning role reversal for a youthful company that prides itself in promoting unfettered expression, 140 characters at a […]
Business And Social Media Leaders Tackle HIV In Babies
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine and the money are largely in place, and with the right organizational skills they can eliminate HIV-infected births by 2015.John Megrue, CEO of Apax Partners U.S., will chair a business group that includes ban […]
Harvard Kennedy School Democrats: The Republican Approach to Foreign Policy: Less Is More
Although foreign policy has not been a top issue during this presidential cycle, Americans must be wary of the prominent isolationist and neoconservative strains in the GOP. The future of American power is at stake. […]
Bishop Joseph McFadden Criticized For Hitler Comment
By Diana FishlockReligion News ServiceHARRISBURG, Pa. (RNS) The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., is being criticized for saying Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini would love the country's public school system because it teaches all children one set of beliefs.Read More... More on Education […]
Ellen Snortland: I'm Sorry... Not!
One of my New Year's resolutions is to stop saying a "sorry" that's empty, apologize fully when it's appropriate and to do my part to shift our culture of meaningless or non-existent apologies. Anyone else up for that? […]
Mateo Gutierrez: Good Games -- Is It possible?
I don't think people who play Zynga games are bad. Just like I don't think the grandma in Vegas is bad. They're just sad. […]
Burning Man Ticket Requests Far Exceed Supply
Burning Man officials announced Friday that demand for tickets to the 2012 festival far exceeded the amount available, and many will be denied their requests when the results of the event's first-ever lottery system are announced next week."Turns out, people are VERY EAGER to go to Burning Man this year," organizers wrote in the official Jack […]

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Art Junkies Tattoo Studio: Amazing Animal tattoos
We just got our copy of the new Animal Ink book, with some amazing work from our very own Aric Taylor, Tim McEvoy, and Big Gus!! Make sure you check it out!! Aric Taylor Tim McEvoy Big Gus […]
Kelly @ Off the Map Tattoo: One more week til the FASHIONABLY LATE TOUR begins!
It's so close! In one week the Fashionably Late Tour will begin. Our first stop is at Art Machine in Philadelphia. Teresa Sharpe and I are going to visit the Mutter Museum and some other sweet landmarks while we're there. Remember to check out the Fashionably Late Tour website, and LIKE the Fashionably Late facebook fanpage to keep up to date on ou […]
Relentless Ink Custom Tattoo: Piercing Artist Wanted!
Relentless Ink is currently looking for an experienced Piercer! We ask that you have a portfolio and verifiable references/shop experience, GREAT people skills and a kick ass positive attitude as well as a strong work ethic and serious commitment to the industry and to your craft are also required. We'd love for you to be well versed in basic and advanc […]
TattooNOW: ArtJesso.com Has a New Look!
ArtJesso.com just went through a redesign and is now up, running, and looking better than ever! She has custom tattoo and art galleries that were specifically design for her website - and they look great!! Be sure to browse Jesso's custom website and contact her when in the area! […]
Art Junkies Tattoo Studio: Time for New tattoos
Summer is going to be here before you know it, book your appointments now for some new ink!! We have some of the best artist, with AMAZING work!!! check us out at artjunkiestattoos.com and schedule your appointment!! […]
Dave Barton - Ventura County Tattoo Artist: INKFATUATION THIS WEEKEND, AND NEW BOOK OUT!!
Hey Ventura County, I'm back in town for a bit before going on tour. I'll be at Inkfatuation Tattoo, Port Hueneme Jan 27, 28, 29 from 3pm - ? and maybe another day or two after that. The guys down there are way cool and its a nice shop, and they welcomed me right in. I'm looking forward to tattooing with them for a few days before Gnarmage […]
PowerLine Tattoo: IMPORTANT INFO!
Hey all! Just wanted to let you know that we will be CLOSED THIS SUNDAY as we will be doing some renovating! As Lowe's slogan reads, "Never stop improving" ..good words to live by! Also, just a couple reminders! -- The Philly Tattoo Convention is almost here! Fri, 2/10 - Sunday 2/12 at the Philadelphia Convention Center-- check it out if […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Follow Us on Instagram!
For those of you who simply can't get enough tattoos in your life, now you can follow @OfftheMapTattoo on Instagram! We will be posting amazing custom tattoos daily from both our guest tattoo artists and our talented full time resident tattoo artists. Feel free to tag us in posts of your tattoos with @ or #OfftheMapTattoo to show your support! […]
Off the Map Tattoo: Seven New Guests for Off the Map New England!
Our 2012 schedule just keeps getting better and better, and we just adding seven new guests to the roster! We are so to have some excited faces around here, and as a bit of a teaser, a handful of them are applying for the full time position in our Grants Pass, OR location with Jeff Gogue and Canyon Webb, but you'll just have to wait to see who! First up […]

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