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Farmers have different view of spring - OurValley.org

by @ Tuesday, March 31st, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

OurValley.org

Farmers have different view of spring
OurValley.org, VA
Most buyers want a tractor-trailer load of cattle (approximately 80000 pounds). If a farmer doesn’t have that many cattle, neighbors will sometimes sell cattle to the same buyer, at the same time, to make up the necessary number.

Trucks, trailers, pop stolen from Pepsi - Waterloo Record

by @ Tuesday, March 31st, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

Trucks, trailers, pop stolen from Pepsi
Waterloo Record, Canada
In December, thieves stole two tractor-trailers loaded with baby wipes, soap and body wash from an Ayr compound. Shortly before that, thieves took more than $500000 worth of tractors, trailers and cargo from a trucking company in Puslinch Township.
Thirsty thieves 570 News
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High winds spark fire, flip rig - Amarillo.com

by @ Tuesday, March 31st, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

High winds spark fire, flip rig
Amarillo.com, TX
Several tractor-trailers were also damaged by the strong wind. Two were pushed off the road and rolled because of strong winds near Dalhart. Another one, just north of Amarillo on US Highway 287, was turned over by a gust. Chief Deputy Roger Short with

TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Hazmat team responds to crash site - Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

by @ Tuesday, March 31st, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Hazmat team responds to crash site
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, NY
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — An accident involving two tractor-trailers caused traffic backups Monday morning, as Hazmat crews were called to clean up the scene. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Department received a call about 4:05 am reporting a tractor-trailer

Truck Used in Stolen Jack Daniel's Case Turns Up in mcminn County - WDEF News 12

by @ Monday, March 30th, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

Truck Used in Stolen Jack Daniel's Case Turns Up in mcminn County
WDEF News 12, TN
Deputies recovered the abandoned semi-tractor after a call from a concerned citizen. mcminn County Sgt. Tim Carver says, "She was there looking for a job, and getting numbers off of tractor/trailers trying to get a job and she spotted that tractor with

DOE research says single wide tractor-trailer tires use less fuel … - Search-Autoparts.com

by @ Monday, March 30th, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

DOE research says single wide tractor-trailer tires use less fuel
Search-Autoparts.com, OH
The Oak Ridge researchers found significant fuel efficiency improvement over dual tires when wide singles were in use – 6 percent overall and 10 percent with fully loaded tractor-trailers. “If fleets and owner-operators needed more proof that wide

Town to consider signs to prevent trucks from getting stuck on … - Franklin News Post

by @ Monday, March 30th, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

Town to consider signs to prevent trucks from getting stuck on
Franklin News Post, VA
During recent weeks, several tractor-trailers have become stuck when attempting a left turn from Fairlawn Drive onto Franklin Street (Route 40 West). There is a large hump on Fairlawn Drive at the intersection with Franklin Street.

Searching the frontiers of science - Toronto Star

by @ Sunday, March 29th, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

Searching the frontiers of science
Toronto Star,  Canada
Keep on truckin': Next time you're trying to pass a tractor-trailer that's roaring down the 401 with two swaying trailers in tow, there's no need to tighten your hands on the steering wheel. The biggest of these "road trains" are actually less liable

Gleaning For the World headed to North Dakota - Lynchburg News and Advance

by @ Saturday, March 28th, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

Gleaning For the World headed to North Dakota
Lynchburg News and Advance, VA
By Dave Thompson With Red River flooding destroying homes and property in North Dakota, Gleaning For the World is preparing to send tractor-trailers full of relief supplies to the area. Communications Director Ismael LaBiosa said the organization is

Clinton Township Rescue Squad releases details of tractor-trailer … - New Brunswick Home News Tribune

by @ Saturday, March 28th, 2009. Filed under Uncategorized

Clinton Township Rescue Squad releases details of tractor-trailer
New Brunswick Home News Tribune, NJ
By BRANDON LAUSCH • STAFF WRITER • March 28, 2009 CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad has released details about a recent accident involving two tractor-trailers. The Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad has released details about a

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