August 20th, 2008 @ MReed // No Comments
(More) A new bill that is being sought after in the Senate would provide a tax credit for truckers and trucking companies that buy their commercial vehicles with specific safety features included. The maximum tax credit per year would be $3,500 per vehicle and $350,000 per taxpayer. These safety features would help to reduce crashes [...]
July 19th, 2008 @ MReed // No Comments
(More)Check this jet powered semi out. It takes a minute to get her fired up, but when she blows, hot damn! I wonder if all the smoke and flames and build up is just for show. How much do you think it costs to keep this baby fueled? [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=LFIGIGY9DUw&feature=related[/youtube]
July 17th, 2008 @ MReed // No Comments
(More)Drivers who work for Barr-Nunn’s Ohio and Midwest Regional Fleet received some welcome news recently. Beginning August 1st drivers will receive a $.01 increase per mile. Not only is this increase offered to existing drivers but new hires as well. This increase is in addition to the recent program with the intention of giving some [...]
July 12th, 2008 @ MReed // No Comments
(More)[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=xlSFenzYOvQ[/youtube] Some of you have, maybe, seen this before. But it’s just too cool not to post. Nice work boys! Here’s hoping you all are having a pleasant Saturday!
July 9th, 2008 @ MReed // No Comments
(More) Mustafa Redzin, owner of Bosna Truck Driving school was sentenced to 75 months in prison for his involvement in a fake commercial drivers license scam. A jury in the US District Court in Cape Girardeau, Missouri found Redzic guilty of bribery, conspiracy, and mail fraud. Found guilty on April 2nd, Redzic was sentenced June [...]
June 25th, 2008 @ MReed // 40 Comments
(More) Oil prices are through the roof and the planet is getting hotter. We are facing an energy crisis and many truckers, and other professional drivers, have been forced to stay parked until the prices come down. With no relief in sight a lot of “green” advocates are jumping on the biodiesel bandwagon. After all [...]
June 7th, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments
(More)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 [...]
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June 3rd, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments
(More)LiberalTrucker contributed this post for Masslogics Trucking News. Just compared to last year, the diesel prices in the country have gone up 60% and there is no indication that prices will be dropping. This has led the trucking industry and many other transport services to change their business practices- otherwise many will have to shut [...]
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June 1st, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // 4 Comments
(More) Ice Road Trucks is coming back June 8th. I’m a big fan of the show and even use pictures from the show as my screensaver. You can download a copy for yourself here: Ice Truckers Screensaver
June 1st, 2008 @ LiberalTrucker // No Comments
(More)LiberalTrucker contributed this post for Masslogics Trucking News. “Bigger is Better” has always been an American motto. And now many trucking companies are asking Washington to allow them to have bigger trucks. A coalition of truck drivers wants to ensure that a Bill can be reauthorized by Congress to allow for bigger trucks on the [...]
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