Monthly Archives: June 2010

Blown tire causes broken axle?

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Dave Campbell

According to this article the authorities think that a blown tire caused a broken axle: KMOV) — Traffic on eastbound I-70 in Foristell, Missouri is backed-up after an accident involving a tractor-trailer that caught fire. It happened around 9 a.m. … Continue reading →

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A Eastern Connection/AutoTrail transporters/Transportation Specialists/A Blue Knight/etc

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Dave Campbell

It has been evident to me for some time that the broker bond of $10,000 that is required is way too small. This story from the Village Voice illustrates the problem very well. Grannies car is held hostage because the … Continue reading →

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Car carrier accident at Logan

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Dave Campbell

This is off of Albert & Logan News :SLACKS CREEK: A car carrier has rolled at the notorious Paradise Rd roundabout, Slacks Creek, about 10.45am today. The crash has caused significant traffic congestion on Paradise Rd, Logan Rd and the … Continue reading →

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Shipcarsnow introduces intermodal rail to used car transport

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Dave Campbell

Shipcarsnow is a subsidiary of Union Pacific and has expanded their inter-modal service to the used car marketplace. They recognize that the online auctions has created new challenges for those carriers that concentrate on service to the used car dealers. … Continue reading →

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Do we need an alternative to Central Dispatch?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Dave Campbell

Do we need an alternative to Central Dispatch?  That is really the question.  John Skelton from Carrierrates.com thinks he has a better model that will streamline the flow of loads to carriers and at the same time keep the rates … Continue reading →

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