Tag Archives: time

Just When I think the ATA might be Helping Trucking – They go and do this

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

The American Trucking Associations Board of Directors today called on policymakers to respect contracts between carriers and shippers and abandon proposals to interfere in those arrangements. Specifically, the Board voted to oppose efforts at regulating detention time – the time … Continue reading →

Posted in trucking news | Tagged American Trucking Associations, ata chairman, Barbara Windsor, Bill Graves, c r england inc, Chairman, Chiefs, Contractual Agreements, Detention Time, Federal Intervention, Hahn, Inc, issue, peter defazio, Policymakers, Salt Lake City, salt lake city utah, shippers, time, time drivers, Today, transportation inc, trucking association, trucking industry, Vice Chairman | 2 Comments

Question For People Who Complain About Trucks and Truck Drivers

Posted on October 7, 2010 by admin

It is very disheartening whenever I hear people talk badly and complain about trucks. Here is a question you need to stop and ask yourself the next time you have a complaint about truck drivers or that noisy truck. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Complain, Drivers, kroger store, point in time, single one, special person, steering wheel, Store, Teleportation, time, Truck Drivers, truckers, Walmart | 1 Comment

2010 Massacre in Kentucky

Posted on September 13, 2010 by admin

There have been many famous massacres throughout time one such as the Texas chainsaw massacre. Now here in Kentucky in 2010 there has been another massacre – a bad one at that. It happened in a very small community – … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accomplice, community, evening time, famous massacres, Massacre, morning, playful cats, right place at the right time, sick sense of humor, texas chainsaw massacre, tigerstripe, time | Leave a comment

Green Peace Verses Facbook – Over Energy

Posted on August 2, 2010 by admin

I usually try to steer clear of discussions like this one – but this one deals with something I am strongly for – coal. Facebook as you may well know has reached the 500 million users and they (social media) … Continue reading →

Posted in conservative trucking | Tagged coal, cost, energy costs, facebook, green peace, plant, power plant, power plants, prineville oregon, renewable energy products, time, use | 1 Comment

Driving Drowsy – Does it Happen

Posted on March 20, 2010 by admin

As many of you know I am an avid twitter user I tweet trucker related news, as well as weather, and travel delays too. Yesterday, I posted a link to a story about an overturned semi in South Carolina, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged driver, eleven hours, night, proper rest, reply message, something, South Carolina, time, tractor trailers, travel delays, truck | 3 Comments

Time Change: Springing Forward – Here We Go Again

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Alan Bristol

It’s that time of the season again. Yes, the time for resetting our clocks. On, or just before, 2:00 AM – Sunday, March 14 gets here, set your watches and clocks ahead one hour. The catchy little phrase “Spring ahead, … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged American Samoa, Arizona, change, circadian rhythm, Daylight, daylight saving time, daylight savings time, energy policy act, energy policy act of 2005, Hawaii, hour, Jason, Puerto Rico, Saving, sleep deprivation, Sunday, time, US, us virgin islands, Virgin Islands | Leave a comment

Truck Driver shortage – might be

Posted on February 27, 2010 by admin

Did you hear? There might be a truck driver shortage around the corner, again. Seems like this rumor gets played every year or so by the news media. It has already hit the news headlines this year. Unfortunately, this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged freight trains, medical review board, news, news headlines, railroad infrastructure, right, time, truck, Truck Drivers, year | 5 Comments

Boss, you better watch what your mouth

Posted on February 18, 2010 by admin

Lynx Trucking owner ordered to pay an ex-employee “Thirty-One thousand Seven hundred Fifty dollars” for “name calling” and “wrongful termination.” Even though the employee wasn’t doing her job, and made many mistakes. The ex-employee was fired for being on facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cheryl Khan, chippendale dancers, cigarette lighters, Ding, facebook, half naked women, job, sun visors, time, Trucking, trucking industry | 4 Comments

Trucking Careers and the Effect on Families

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin

First off I want to say, this article was written by Wilson Hines a real trucker. Check out the about the author at the end of this article. The occupation of truck driving has a horrible impact on families. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 18 wheeler, America, cdl training, driver, family, home, Los Angeles, program, running through the night, time, trucking business, trucking industry, United States, Wilmington, Wilson, Wilson Hines | 5 Comments

Ban on Texting for Truckers why not everyone

Posted on January 26, 2010 by admin

Well, today started out with an unofficial announcement of a ban on on Texting for Truck Drivers and Bus Drivers. Why, just trucks and bus drivers? Truck drivers for the most part are the safest drivers out on the highway. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anne S. Ferro, Drivers, facebook, steering wheel, texting, time, truck, Twitter, unofficial announcement, way | 3 Comments