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Rail System vs. Highway Infrastructure – Follow the Money Series Part 3

As we continue to “follow the money” in the game of reality involving what seems like is “shady actions” about the whole highway infrastructure and rail system. I left you in the previous article talking about how these developers plan … Continue reading

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Rail System vs. Highway Infrastructure – Follow the Money – Part 2

In my previous post, I closed by making the point that politicians were not going to admit to continuing to keep the roads congested. Which could contribute to the trucking industry being hampered to the point point that people will … Continue reading

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Rail System vs. Highway Infrastructure – Follow the Money

With the highway infrastructure deteriorating the way it is and with all the congestion around every major city. Why does the government seem to just “turn their heads” the other way from trucking? Or at least it seems that way. … Continue reading

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Landstar Honors Newest Class of Million Mile Safe Drivers

Jacksonville, Florida (NASDAQ-LSTR) Landstar System, Inc., a non-asset based provider of integrated supply chain solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation, warehousing and logistics services, has recognized 101 men and women for their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. © … Continue reading

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ATA and VTA Commend Virginia Governor for reopening Rest Areas

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Virginia Trucking Association (VTA) commend Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s leading of the Commonwealth Transportation Board to begin reopening 19 safety rest areas and welcome centers. The Board voted yesterday to reverse its 2009 … Continue reading

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Public hearings for Hours of Service scheduled by FMCSA

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that they will be holding four listening sessions. To gather information and comments on the rule-making proposal on hours-of-service requirements. © 2010, Truck Drivers News Blog. All rights reserved. Related Posts:FMCSA Orders … Continue reading

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Response to Virginia Trucking Accident/Injury Blogs Blizzard article

I really hate to give people like this any free advertisement, but silly shit like these need to be stopped. I have made two attempts to comment on the-post, with both attempts failing as they were removed and not posted. … Continue reading

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Two thumbs up for TA Truck Stop store 34 Nashville, Tennessee

Dec. 22nd 2009 as most of you already know Arrow Trucking based in Tulsa, Oklahoma abruptly closed its doors, but forgot to tell any of their drivers. The drivers had to find out the hard way, by trying to purchase … Continue reading

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What are these states thinking – Rest Area Closed

What are all these states thinking, when they close rest areas? I mean yea, times are tough but do you really think to close a rest area is a good idea? What happened to safety? There is already enough accidents … Continue reading

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ATA Leaders Vote to Support Sen. Schumer’s Anti-Texting Bill

The American Trucking Associations’ Executive Committee voted overwhelmingly yesterday to support a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) to ban texting by all drivers. Also yesterday, the ATA Board of Directors approved policy statements on onboard safety … Continue reading

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