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Sprint's Summer of Specials

Posted on 6/27/2016 by in wireless services sprint promotions

What better way to embrace the summer heat than with HOT offers from Sprint? Not only can you get noticeably improved coverage on Sprint's growing network, but you can also update to the latest and greatest devices in wireless without spending an arm and a leg. Dive in to exceptional savings for yourself and reward your employees for their hard work with Sprint.

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Clean up Your Act: DPF Cleaning from TA Truck Service

Posted on 6/23/2016 by in maintenance TA/Petro TA Truck Service

The commercial trucking industry is an industry that, because of the nature of its work, contributes to the pollution problem present today more than many other industries. However, thanks to modern technology, we have been able to find ways to remedy these problems. TA Truck Service is at the forefront of this movement with its recent addition to its list of services available. Now you can have your Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) picked up, cleaned, and delivered back to you. Make sure you're doing your part to help save the environment as well as performing as efficiently as possible.

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Affordable Healthcare for Owner Operators

Posted on 6/17/2016 by in Industry News

As an owner operator, you not only deal with the driving aspects of the job, but you are also in charge of all the business aspects as well. It’s no longer just about driving; it’s about thinking like a businessperson and making decisions that will hopefully yield more profit for yourself. It’s also important to make sure that you are taking care of yourself and your family, which means having adequate health coverage.

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Prepare to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Posted on 6/17/2016 by in Technology Industry News

As the transition to mandated Driver e-Logs draws closer for the U.S. Trucking Industry, attention has increasingly shifted to both required equipment and the time needed to get up and running to ensure reliable tracking when the compliance date hits.

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Thinking Outside the Box

Posted on 6/17/2016 by in Industry News

Driver attrition is at an all time high. Companies are trying everything from pay increases to redoubled hiring, but the number of drivers, or lack thereof, continues to increase. With companies facing turn over rates from 90% to 106% it begs the question ‘what can be done to increase retention and recruit new drivers’?

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Michelin Makes Tough Even Tougher

Posted on 6/10/2016 by in tires

Michelin has continuously delivered some of the best quality tires for your commercial vehicle, and they are keeping the trend going with the release of the new MICHELIN® X® Works™ Z. This specialty tire provides the same guaranteed high-quality of the Michelin brand with even more benefits, including a 6-month worry-free Road Hazard Guarantee.

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