House Vote Goes Against Bailout

September 29th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments

HR 3997 the House Bailout Vote shoots down the proposed government bailout package. What does this mean for truckers?  Trucking is a backbone industry in the U.S. economy.  We are likely to experience a slowdown of course, but there is a limit to amount of reduction. It’s been a tough year for our industry and [...]

business &regulation &trucking

Semi Truck Attempts to Outrun a Train

August 19th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // 5 Comments

Really??  What the hell was this truck driver thinking?  Hope he didn’t work for you. – Watch more free videos

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10 Insanely Funny Trucker Hats

July 30th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // 12 Comments

Wherever you find truck drivers, you are sure to find some hilarious hats. Here are the 10 funniest trucker hats I’ve ever seen. Crude & rude humor – Gotta Love it! Truck drivers are well known for their expertise in Cryptozoology. Truck drivers are serious about their landscaping. Totally the meaning…totally. Perfect hat for the [...]

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Biodiesel Overview

July 25th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments

More consumers have turned to biodiesel to power their vehicles and save money at the pump. Biodiesel is a very unique alternative fuel as it can be manufactured from vegetable oil or even the recycled grease from a restaurant.Contrary to popular belief, biodiesel is compatible with most diesel engines. The only vehicles that need to [...]

fuel prices &go green &hybrid trucks

Getting The Most Out Of Biodiesel

July 24th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments

With the price of gas on the steady incline, more consumers have taken interest in alternative fuels, even going as far as purchasing vehicles specifically made to support them. Biodiesel is one such fuel that powers vehicles like the 2005 Volkswagen TDI and the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup. While this domestically produced, renewable fuel [...]

environment &fuel prices &go green

A Green Muscle Car? 110 MPG Mustang does 0-60 in 3 Seconds.

July 3rd, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // 37 Comments

Doug Pelmear is an engineer from Ohio with a valuable secret under the hood of his 1987 Ford Mustang. This 400 horsepower muscle car does 0-60 in under 3 seconds and a top speed of about 180 MPH. Even more amazing, the car gets 110 MPG.The public hasn’t been allowed to peek under the hood [...]

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Trucking Goes Green

June 7th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments

LiberalTrucker contributed this post for Masslogics Trucking News. The trucking industry is taking a beating not only from high prices of diesel but also from the environmentalists and health fanatics. Trucks have been the backbone of the American transport industry. From the very beginning, trucks have played an important role in the transport of goods [...]

environment &fleet management &on the road &regulation &truck driver &trucking &trucking company

Crazy Motorcyles

June 6th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // 2 Comments

I know this isn’t a truck but it’s just too gnarly to not mention. Art Center College of Design student, Jake Loniak designed a seemingly dangerous and uber cool motorcycle.  If you’re an adrenaline junky then this is totally the bike for you. The Yamaha branded Deus Ex Machina is a wearable motorcyle that you wear as [...]

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Trucking Company Failures Highest in 5 Years

June 5th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // 4 Comments

LiberalTrucker contributed this post for Masslogics Trucking News. The recent housing crises, floods, tornadoes and the war in Iraq have not really helped the American economy. Billions of dollars have already spent on the war in Iraq and there is no end in sight. Prices of food, water, electricity and gas have all gone up. [...]

fleet management &fuel prices &owner operator &truck driver &trucking &trucking company

Volvo Hybrid Commercial Trucks

June 5th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // One Comment

Volvo launches the first hybrid garbage truck in the world.  With oil prices still creeping up and the green energy movement growing the world is ready to take another step towards commercialization of new technology for heavy vehicles. [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=fpOuzW75O0Q[/youtube] The idea of commercial Hybrid trucks was first conceived in 2006.  Two hybrid garbage trucks will [...]

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