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  1. Marion City Council discusses parking plansRead the original story

    17 min ago | WBTW

    ... an area that will be able to support the weight of the truck and its load, while still being in a safe area so truckers will not have to worry about their trucks getting broken into. In the mean time, city council has decided to suspend ticketing of ...

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  2. University student earns degree while truckingRead the original story

    1 hr ago | KXMA-TV Dickinson

    A University of North Dakota student is learning on the road. Julie Hjelle of Lankin is getting her online degree while working as a truck driver.

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    Related Topix: University of North Dakota, Lankin, ND, Grand Forks, ND

  3. ND student earns degree while trucking

    2 hrs ago | The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

    A University of North Dakota student is learning on the road. Julie Hjelle of Lankin is getting her online degree while working as a truck driver.

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    Related Topix: University of North Dakota, Lankin, ND, Offbeat

  4. UND student earns online degree from cab of truckRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Becker County Record

    Julie Hjelle gives new meaning to distance learning. The University of North Dakota student is earning an online degree while working as a truck driver.

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    Related Topix: University of North Dakota, Lankin, ND, Grand Forks, ND, Family, Teenagers

  5. Keep truckers alertRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Dispatch.com

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an opportunity to put safety first as it designs new rules to ensure that long-haul truck drivers stay awake at the wheel.

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    Related Topix: Opinion

  6. Letters: Truckers should not be texting while drivingRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | ArgusLeader.com

    Truck drivers shouldn't text when they drive, and trucking companies should enforce policies that prohibit their drivers from texting while driving.

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    Related Topix: Opinion

  7. Recovery Act reaches 10,000 transportation projects nationwideRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Truckers News

    By CCJ Staff Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Thursday, Nov.

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    Related Topix: Rockcastle County, KY

  8. Continental improves regional steer tire for P&D serviceRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Truckers News

    By CCJ Staff Continental Tire North America has enhanced its HSR1 truck tire's performance capabilities for pickup-and-delivery applications.

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    Related Topix: Rubber-Plastics, Manufacturing, Industrial Machines

  9. US 1 posts lower 3Q net incomeRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Truckers News

    By CCJ Staff US 1 Industries Inc. announced Friday, Nov. 13, the results for its third quarter and nine months ended Sept.

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  10. Karmak unveils service scheduling softwareRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Truckers News

    By CCJ Staff At the recent annual Technology Conference & Expo, Karmak Inc. unveiled details of its ProfitMaster Scheduling product, designed to make managing service schedules and dispatching appointments easier by automating scheduling of tools, bays, technicians, customers and trucks with fully integrated repair orders.

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  11. FMCSA: Boston Wrong to Reroute Hazmat TrucksRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 22 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    Boston did not have the authority to route trucks carrying hazardous materials around the city, says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in a ruling published Monday.

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    Related Topix: Boston, MA

  12. Labor IssuesRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Today's Trucking

    ... written to the Minister of Health Promotion, Margarett R. Best, about clarifying for drivers the rules regarding truckers smoking in their cabs. Carrier won challenge to truck smoking fine years ago - (Headline News) from October 15, 2009 TORONTO -- ...

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    Related Topix: Toronto, ON, Ontario

  13. Truckers just try to safely do jobRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | The Herald

    FREEWAY DRIVING Truckers just try to safely do job I take offense to the Thursday letter headlined "Intimidating drivers: Semi truckers are the worst." I-5 is the only interstate freeway between Canada and Oregon.

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    Related Topix: Opinion

  14. Despite Stimulus, Transportation Contractors Don't See a Bright 2010Read the original story

    Friday Oct 30 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    Despite the fact that nearly 70 percent of transportation contractors received stimulus-funded contracts work this year, most transportation contractors are not optimistic about the economic conditions, and about 77 percent expect the construction market to drop in 2010.

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  15. More Read the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Oct 29 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor Anne Ferro starts work this week as the new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, following her swearing-in late last week.

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    Related Topix: Maryland Government, Maryland

  16. NationaLease Honors Leading Initiative Award RecipientsRead the original story

    Friday Oct 23 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    NationaLease, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., announced the 2009 recipients of its Leading Initiative Awards at its annual meeting held recently in Naples, Fla.

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    Related Topix: Maumee, OH

  17. New RoadStar Aimed at New Era of Professional TruckerRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Oct 22 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    ... of RoadStar to the trucking industry." RoadStar will provide up-to-date and in-depth information for professional truckers to be efficient and productive, safe and profitable in operating and managing his or her business and equipment. "Some people ...

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  18. Walmart to Sponsor WIT's "Salute to Women Behind the Wheel" EventRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 20 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    ... on the rewarding careers available to women in the trucking industry, as well as to recognize those female truckers who have served for many years with outstanding contributions." The Women In Trucking sponsors will offer attendees a t-shirt to wear ...

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    Related Topix: Events, Trucking, Marco Island, FL

  19. Port Truckers Protest FeesRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 20 | Heavy Duty Trucking

    ... the LA Times, the trucks circled City Hall, honking their horns, while protesters on the sidewalks waved signs. The truckers were protesting the next phase of the year-old Clean Truck Program, a pollution-reduction effort at the ports that bans ...

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  20. Va. inmate indicted in 2001 Anthony killingRead the original story

    Yesterday | Las Cruces Sun-News

    A Virginia inmate and former truck driver has been indicted in the 2001 death of an Anthony, N.M., woman. 3 comments

    Related Topix: Anthony, NM, New Mexico State University, State Prisons, Wallens Ridge State Prison, Prison