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]> Trucking Blog News - Trucking Blog News http://www.truckingblews.com Trucking Blog News en Hyundai Heavy Industries Chooses Quake Global&#39;s Satellite Modem ...... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6130 <p>Founded in 1998, QUAKE designs, manufactures, and implements advanced wireless methods of asset tracking and monitoring through satellite (ORBCOMM, Iridium, InmarsatD+), cellular, and other developing technologies. From its headquarters in San Diego and through a network of international distribution representatives, the company provides products and design services to OEMs and other companies ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:00:06 -0500 This Hour: Latest Oklahoma news, sports, business and entertainment:... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6129 <p>ATOKA, Okla. (AP) - Two vehicles battling a grass fire collided head-on along a smoke-shrouded road in Atoka County, fatally injuring a 61-year-old firefighter.</p><p>The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the second vehicle was driven by the victim's son.</p><p>Troopers identified the victim as John C. Myers of Pittsburg. Troopers say he died at the scene of yesterday's collision due to massive in... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:01:03 -0500 Brusky leaving Amherst to work with Boose... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6128 <p>January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 2007 and prior</p><p>AMHERST &#8212; Nick Brusky is leaving Amherst and City Council to serve as the legislative aide in Columbus to new stat... Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:00:05 -0500 Motorists&#39; habits spur call for tax increases... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6127 <p>By JOAN LOWY l WASHINGTON - Motorists are driving less and buying less gasoline, which means fuel taxes aren't raising enough money to keep pace with the cost of road, bridge and transit programs.</p><p>A federal commission created by Congress to find a way to make up the growing revenue shortfall in the program that funds highway repairs and construction is talking about increasing federal ga... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:07 -0500 Police: Man left 4 bombs, then took his own life... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6126 <p>Related Topics: ASPEN, Colo. ASPEN, Colo. (Map , News ) - A man who left bomb threats and homemade bombs around Aspen on New Year's Eve shot and killed himself in his car a few hours after his threats cleared much of the resort town, Aspen Police said.</p><p>Assistant Aspen Police Chief Bill Linn said James Chester Blanning, 72, walked into two Aspen banks Wednesday afternoon and left packages... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:00:04 -0500 US set to expand its Afghanistan supply routes... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6125 <p>WASHINGTON - The United States and NATO are planning to open and expand supply lines through Central Asia to deliver fuel, food, and other goods to a military mission in Afghanistan that is expected to grow by tens of thousands of troops in the months ahead, according to American and alliance diplomats and military officials.</p><p>The plan to open new paths through Central Asia reflects an Ame... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:00:05 -0500 California Truck Driving Schools - Your Selection Guide!... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6124 <p>In spite of that, the US have demanded a CDL(Commercial Driver License) for every one of the drivers having in mid that this will increase road safety. These certificates are meant for those who want to drive large trucks or other large vehicles. The California Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program of the California truck driving school has more requirements every day that are almost the same... Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:00:08 -0500 Meriden puts off bidding on trash contract... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6123 <p>The city pays Tony's Trucking to provide trash pickup in the inner tax district. The city will likely extend its contract with Tony's by one year, now that the Meriden company has offered to hold its price, said Purchasing Officer Wilma Petro. Petro did not want to rebid the contract at this time because the area served by municipal pickup may change.</p><p>"We did not rebid it because there ... Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:00:04 -0500 ATA releases security guidebook... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6122 <p>Home &raquo; Fleet Management &raquo; ATA releases security guidebook</p><p>The American Trucking Assns. (ATA) has released a 186-page guidebook designed to help readers evaluate and manage risk and trucking security, whether it be physical security en route or information and computer security</p><p>The ATA Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) Resource Guidebook, developed by ATA's se... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:11 -0500 Easley sought to fix persistent DMV issues... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6121 <p>Your browser's security settings are preventing some features from appearing. See instructions for fixing the problem.</p><p> Report item as: (required) X Obscenity/vulgarity Hate speech Personal attack Advertising/Spam Copyright/Plagiarism Other Comment: (optional) Missing input fields. You must fill out the comment body in order to submit a comment. Comment too long. The comment you have ent... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:00:03 -0500 Workers look for fresh start after layoffs... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6120 <p>When you hear of the thousands of people who have been laid off their jobs during the economic recession, you may not stop to take in their individual stories.</p><p>Many of those who are being laid off aren&rsquo;t just losing jobs; they are losing their careers.</p><p>"I&rsquo;ve been seeing more older individuals coming in for help," said Kimberlee Wilson, who is the director of the Georgia ... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:00:02 -0500 Judge delivers sharp words to UPS, reduces restitution... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6119 <p>Katherine Siewert committed a crime when she sent at least 284 fraudulent checks through UPS with stolen shipping numbers in 2006 and 2007.</p><p>Siewert, 55, pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court. Her attorney and the prosecutor agreed on 18 months in prison and restitution of $5,275 for UPS, court records show.</p><p>U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller in October indeed sentenced... Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:00:04 -0500 Oregon City man dies after his truck tumbled off I-5 in Kelso... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6118 <p>NewsBusiness Education Environment Metro News Obits Opinion Politics Special Coverage US & World more News WINTER WEATHER NEWS: More snow likely for a merry, white and melting Christmas 5:26 a.m. PT OREGON NEWSReal-time news, photos, videos and your comments INSIDE OREGON NEWS</p><p>&bull; Oregonian Newspaper &bull; Business Home &bull; Weather Center &bull; Traffic Statewide Cams &bull; Schoo... Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:02 -0500 Trucking shipments up last month, report says... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6117 <p>NEW YORK - Trade group says total goods shipped by trucks in the U.S. rose 1.7 percent last month, marking the first month-over-month uptick since this summer.</p><p>But despite the slight increase in shipments, the American Trucking Associations underscored that the freight market remains "bleak."</p><p>The ATA said Monday its seasonally adjusted tonnage index, which measures the weight of fre... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:00:05 -0500 Davis sells team, engine company... http://www.truckingblews.com/node/6116 <p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Just a month removed from his first NASCAR championship, but hampered by the current economic crisis, owner Bill Davis has sold his race team and engine company.</p><p>Mike Held, a California businessman, and Marty Gaunt, vice president at Bill Davis Racing, bought out the veteran owner. The duo said Monday they've also taken control of profitable Triad Racing Development, w... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:00:02 -0500