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Partners in Business tip: Save every receipt, no matter how small
Why “tip” the taxman? Place an envelope in your truck for collecting your receipts and send them at the end of each month to your business services provider, who can then provide you with a monthly profit and loss statement as well as accurate quarterl…
Bumps and squiggles on the road to Automatic Hell
“Everyone pretty much knows I’m not a fan of the automatic world, I almost lost my life to an auto-flush toilet in Montana, so if anyone can relate to feelings of disdain for having the brakes applied on a commercial vehicle you’re piloting, without yo…
Economic Watch: Hurricanes Hit Housing, Industrial Production
Home building in the U.S. slowed in September, according to a new report, while a separate one showed that the total amount of output from the nation’s factories, mines and utilities moved higher during the month. Results of both reports would have been better had it not been for two hurricanes.
Spot Market Van, Reefer Rates Ease as Flatbeds Hit Two-Year High
The availability of spot truckload freight fell 10% while the number of trucks posted gained 7% during the week ending Oct. 14, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.
B.C. launches Be Truck Aware campaign
VICTORIA, B.C. – The Province of B.C. is urging motorists to “Be Truck Aware,” launching the campaign today (Oct. 17) to help reduce collisions on provincial highways. Led by an array of B.C. road safety stakeholders, the campaign coincides with…
Stoneridge’s ELD Solution Verified By Third-Party Analyst
The Stoneridge EZ-ELD is an electronic logging device solution that is Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration certified and has been verified to meet all federally mandated requirements by a third-party industry expert.
Anco Wiper Blades Fit Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Anco Brand’s wiper blade line is designed for use on medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications.
Commentary: Let’s Look More Closely at Automation in Trucking
As it currently stands, autonomous technology is impractical anywhere except on smooth and easy highways in good weather, says Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood in his October column.
Marangoni Names Armstrong VP of Business Development
Marangoni Tread North America named Clif Armstrong vice president of business development.