Trucker was slain, body dumped, rig stolen in ’98
No attempt was made to hide the body of Garfield Ruel “Gary” Brown. The long-haul trucker was shot in the head, shoved out of his big rig’s cab and left on the east shoulder of Garvey Road about four miles west of the Avra Valley Airport.
Highways to the future
Ryder, DHL, and other major hauling companies are taking major steps to lower their petroleum fuel usage, opting to purchase fleets of fuel-efficient and alternative-energy trucks
Truck leasing company Ryder has ordered over 200 natural gas powered tru…
Eaton’s First-Quarter Profit Jumps
Truck and auto components maker Eaton Corp.’s first-quarter profit jumped 80% as its truck unit’s sales rose 27%.
DOT Mandating GPS Tracking
The device will track how well truckers stick to the federal limits on driving hours.
Heartland’s First-Quarter Profit Rises 25%
Truckload carrier Heartland Express said Wednesday its first quarter profit rose 25% from a year ago on higher freight demand, while citing concerns over tight driver availability.
New laser system for fuel ignition may lead to reduced auto emissions, greater fuel efficiency
Top: Schematics of ignition by (a) a spark plug and (b), (c) a laser. (c) shows multipoint ignition. Bottom: Schlieren photographs for early stage of ignition in a constant-volume chamber
ignited by (a) spark plug and (b) micro-laser in a stoichiom…
U.S. Xpress teams on military project
During April and May, U.S. Xpress will donate five dollars for every experienced qualified driver who applies online to U.S. Xpress.
Roadcheck set for June 7-9
Last year, vehicle compliance rates were about 80 percent, while drivers had a 95.6 percent pass rate.
Collapsible Tupperware bowls
If you’re looking to shed some weight by cutting out fast food, pack home cooked meals the next time you’re on a long haul. FlatOut! collapsible Tupperware bowls flatten after use, saving space. The two-piece set contains one 3-cup and one 4-cup sized bowl in lime green and cool aqua.
TUPPERWARE, www.tupperware.com
Go easy on yourself
Don’t beat yourself up for eating that piece of pizza or missing a few days at the gym. Self-compassion is more effective than drill sergeant techniques and it’s linked to greater happiness. Hounding yourself can make you feel worse and less inclined to change your. The next time you feel discouraged, give yourself a pep talk instead […]