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Transportation
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Erb Transport celebrates 60 years of success
BADEN, Ont. — Hundreds of people showed up on Thursday and Friday to celebrate Erb Transport’s 60th anniversary at the company’s hub in Baden, Ont. Employee families, customers and vendors were treated to barbecues both days. Guests included members of…
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Minimizer is maximizing — and building new facility
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – You could say that Minimizer is maximizing – purchasing a 13-acre site in Owatonna, Minn., which will eventually house 83 personnel who are currently working out of three buildings in Blooming Prairie. The new 96,000-sq.ft. facility…
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Hino opens West Virginia truck plant
MINERAL WELLS, WV — Hino Motors has officially opened its new million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mineral Wells, WV. The ceremony took place Wednesday, Aug. 22, capping a two-year effort that saw a former retail distribution center turned into a state-of-the-art…
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Benefits of fuel-efficient driving can’t be denied
Earning a living doing what I love to do means burning 1,200 to 1,500 liters of diesel per week. Those actions pose a direct existential threat to my grandchildren’s future. This is a contradiction I’ve been contemplating for some time.…
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Solutions needed for trucking insurance issues
Safe and new trucking companies being refused traditional truck insurance
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Help us help you
Recruiting and retaining qualified workers continues to be the predominant business issue in trucking and logistics. And for us here at Trucking HR Canada, our top priority is to help employers meet this challenge by providing relevant, accurate, and accessible…
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Shipper conditions improved in June
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in June, with a 8.8 reading on the FTR Shippers Conditions Index, up two points from May. That marked the strongest month for shipper conditions since February 2016, FTR reports. Freight-related indicators…
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Chevron debuts Delo Traveling Technology Lab
DALLAS, Texas – Lubricants giant Chevron Products Co. has marked the 20th anniversary of its popular Delo Truck by launching the Delo Traveling Technology Lab at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on Thursday. The lab features virtual (VR)…
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PrePass now available in B.C. through Weigh2GoBC
VICTORIA, B.C. – Carriers in B.C. can now take advantage of weigh scale bypass platform PrePass, with 11 locations across the province through Weigh2GoBC service. Thanks to an agreement between B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the PrePass Safety…
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BlueParrott launches upgraded headset at GATS
DALLAS, Texas – BlueParrott, a maker of wireless headsets, has launched a new version of its noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset at the Great American Trucking Show. The next-generation B350-XT allows users to answer or reject calls with their voice, providing a…
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DTNA creates new organization to enhance customer experience
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has backed up its customer-centric approach to business with a significant investment and the creation of a new Customer Service Experience business group. It will be headed by Paul Romanaggi, a 34-year…
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ATA says freight tonnage to increase 25.6% by 2030
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is predicting continued growth in the industry, with a 25.6% increase in tonnage by 2030. The projection stems from the ATA’s latest Freight Transportation Forecast: 2019 to 2030, an annual release on…
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The Truck Without a Driver – Part 3
Mark Dalton: Owner-Operator
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Can you take the heat?
Heat rash isn’t a condition that only affects infants and children
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You’ve got gall
After eating a burger, or other greasy foods do you ever feel pain in the center or upper right part of your abdomen? Does pain sometimes spread to your right shoulder or back? If so, you may have gallbladder issues.…
