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Million-mile truck for sale
CATAWBA, Wis. - The owner of a 1991 Chevrolet Silverado that's traveled more than a million miles is parting with what he calls his "old girl."
Frank Oresnik says his pickup will go on sale Thursday night on eBay. The minimum bid is $30,000.
The 58-year-old northern Wisconsin man attracted attention in February when he reached the million-mile mark while doing a live interview on public radio.
He says that the truck has had four radiators, three gas tanks and five transmissions but that the engine is original.
He racked up much of the mileage delivering seafood from a Chicago supplier to Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.
Oresnik says he hopes the buyer will display the truck. CATAWBA, Wis. - The owner of a 1991 Chevrolet Silverado that's traveled more than a million miles is parting with what he calls h... more -
Truckin' From Diesel To Veg Oil
Discovery-News.com: A diesel-guzzling truck is converted to run on fryer oil. Take a trip with James Williams on the journey to veggie fuel automotion. Discovery-News.com: A diesel-guzzling truck is converted to run on fryer oil. Take a trip with James Williams on the journey to veggie... more
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Deadly Tolls: Sick truckers causing fatal wrecks
"WASHINGTON (AP) — Tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States have suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spells behind the wheel that led to deadly crashes on highways. Hundreds of thousands of drivers carry commercial licenses even though they also qualify for full federal disability payments, according to a new U.S. safety study obtained by The Associated Press.
The problems threatening highway travelers persist despite years of government warnings and hundreds of deaths and injuries blamed on commercial truck and bus drivers who blacked out, collapsed or suffered major health problems behind the wheels of vehicles that can weigh 40 tons or more."
They have some examples of truck drivers with medical conditions and what type of accidents they've gotten into, as well as statements from truck drivers. Gee, I always wondered why there are so many tractor trailer accidents! "WASHINGTON (AP) — Tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States have suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spel... more -
Medically Unfit Tractor-Trailer, Bus Drivers Still on Roads
Hundreds of thousands of tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States carry commercial driver's licenses despite also qualifying for full federal disability payments, and some of those drivers have suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spells, according to a new U.S. safety study obtained by The Associated Press. Hundreds of thousands of tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States carry commercial driver's licenses despite also qua... more
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GM cuts white collar jobs, light truck production.
"General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner is expected to announce this morning white-collar job cuts, changes to executive compensation and financial arrangements aimed at calming Wall Streets fears of a bankruptcy by the world's largest automaker.
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GM announced plans at its annual meeting June 3 to close four North American truck plants by mid-2010, increase car production and consider selling its Hummer brand. Since then, the automaker has cut planned 2008 truck production by 170,000 units, added 47,000 units of car production and indefinitely frozen development of its next-generation large trucks." "General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner is expected to announce this morning white-collar job cut... more -
Ford developing low displacement EcoBoost truck engines.
"With gas prices putting many Americans near the breaking point -- and sending sales of full-size trucks and SUVs downward -- Ford is looking to downsize its powertrain offerings for the F-150. According to Ford Product Chief Derrick Kuzak, the F-150 may be offered with an EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. The turbocharged four-banger would provide in excess of 260 HP and 300 lb-ft of torque. For comparison, the current base V6 provides 202 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque, while the smallest V8 offering is rated at 248 HP and 294 lb-ft of torque." "With gas prices putting many Americans near the breaking point -- and sending sales of full-size trucks and SUVs downward -- For... more
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Toyota to build Prius in US, stops truck production
"The company said Thursday it will start producing the Prius in 2010 at a plant it is building in Blue Springs, Miss. Toyota already builds a hybrid version of the Camry sedan in Kentucky, but this will be the first time the Prius, which has been on sale for more than a decade, will be built outside of Asia." -MSNBC
Toyota is also planning on temporarily stopping US production of its trucks and large SUVs because of declining demand. The plants will either temporarily close or build hybrid SUVs instead.
This is great news both for the environment and for our economy. It will ultimately result in more jobs for Americans and strengthen the "green-collar" job market. This is evidence of our economy's shift in the right direction.
What do you think? "The company said Thursday it will start producing the Prius in 2010 at a plant it is building in Blue Springs, Miss. Toyota alre... more -
The Longest Truck in the World - Amazing
So, have you ever this truck? May you ever seen the truck below. Longest truck in the world - Hart hitches a ride in a 182ft Road Train. “Some drivers just won’t pass us, they are too scared”. So, have you ever this truck? May you ever seen the truck below. Longest truck in the world - Hart hitches a ride in a 182ft Road Trai... more
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Kato to be served murder warrant for Akihabara rampage
Aside from having really high suicide rates, Japan is a relatively safe place to live. So, anything out of the peaceful ordinary is worth bringing up.
"Police said Wednesday they are preparing to serve Tomohiro Kato with an arrest warrant for murdering seven people on the streets of Tokyo's Akihabara district on June 8... The truck and knife rampage left seven dead and 10 wounded."
First the earthquakes, then a stabbing, now this. Might delay my trip until the fall. Aside from having really high suicide rates, Japan is a relatively safe place to live. So, anything out of the peaceful ordinary is wo... more -
SUV Taken Out by F-16
This guy must have been driving like a real jerk to have the military take him out...
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Spanish truck drivers on strike.
Thousands of truck drivers in Spain are on an indefinite strike over diesel fuel prices. Prices have risen over 20% since January.
The Spanish government is preparing a plan to assist the drivers, with emergency loans and better contracts.
Several trucks that crossed the picket lines had their windshields broken, their lights ripped out and their tires slashed. Thousands of truck drivers in Spain are on an indefinite strike over diesel fuel prices. Prices have risen over 20% since January. ... more -
Amazing truck art
I received this email with this amazing truck art and I thought I should share it with all the friends ... Enjoye ...
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SUVs on the brink of extinction
General Motors is expected to announce that it will stop production at four truck plants in North America.
GM Chief Executive Rick Wagoner is set to meet with reporters for an update on the automaker's restructuring plans before the company's annual meeting.
The plants slated for closure are in Janesville, Wisconsin; Moraine, Ohio; Silao, Mexico; and Oshawa, Ontario, according to the Canadian Auto Workers union official, who asked not to be named.
The expected plant closures come as GM tries to shore up a restructuring plan that has been overrun by a steep decline in U.S. sales of pickup trucks and SUVs in the face of record gas prices and tighter credit
It was unclear whether the planned shutdowns would be permanent or whether GM would use some portion of the plants for production of more fuel-efficient cars or crossover vehicles in response to the shifting U.S. market. General Motors is expected to announce that it will stop production at four truck plants in North America. ... more -
G.M. Closing 4 Plants in Shift From Trucks Toward Cars
Responding to a consumer shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles, General Motors said Tuesday that it would stop making pickup trucks and big S.U.V.s at four North American assembly plants and would consider selling its Hummer brand.
The moves, announced Tuesday by the company chairman, Rick Wagoner, will slash 500,000 units from the automaker’s overall production, and pave the way for increased investment in smaller cars and passenger vehicles. Within three years, he said, trucks will account for less than 40 percent of the vehicles that G.M. produces in North America, down from about half today.
Mr. Wagoner said that rising gasoline prices had forced a “structural shift” by American consumers away from truck-based vehicles built by G.M.
“These prices are changing consumer behavior and changing it rapidly,” Mr. Wagoner said in announcing the cuts before G.M.’s centennial shareholders meeting in Wilmington, Del. “We don’t believe it’s a spike or a temporary shift. We believe it is, by and large, permanent.”
In what he called “difficult” decisions, Mr. Wagoner said that G.M. would close plants in Janesville, Wisc.; Moraine, Ohio; Oshawa, Ontario; and Toluca, Mexico by or before 2010.
The cuts will affect about 8,000 workers at the four plants, although not all of those people will lose their jobs. Some will be able to fill spots created when other workers leave because of early retirement and buyout offers.
The actions follow previous moves to cut shifts at two truck plants in Michigan. Responding to a consumer shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles, General Motors said Tuesday that it would stop making pickup trucks an... more -
General Motors closes plants due to high fuel costs
High gas prices are here and they're leaving their mark. Ride a bike!
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- General Motors announced plans Tuesday to shut four truck and SUV plants that employ thousands of workers, saying high gas prices are here to stay - and, with them, consumers' growing preference for more fuel efficient vehicles. High gas prices are here and they're leaving their mark. Ride a bike! ... more -
Sexy Sumo Carwash
OReilly, sexy sumo wrestlers and more. This is Current Virals. Enjoy.
To watch the full versions of all five videos just click on the links in the comments section below. OReilly, sexy sumo wrestlers and more. This is Current Virals. Enjoy. ... more -
Two dead after truck crashes into CTA station: Chicago
A tractor trailer that witnesses said didn't seem to slow down plowed into a crowded bus shelter and elevated Chicago Transit Authority train stairwell during rush hour on Friday, killing two women and injuring at least 21 others, authorities said.
for more inf go http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24318951/ A tractor trailer that witnesses said didn't seem to slow down plowed into a crowded bus shelter and elevated Chicago Transit Aut... more -
Burmese migrants choke in a seafood container
More than 50 Burmese immigrants have suffocated in the back of a cold storage container smuggling them into southern Thailand for work.
121 people were crammed inside the container. 54 were found dead, 46 managed to escape from the vehicle and flag down the police and were later arrested, and 21 have been hospitalized.
Police officers say the migrants choked after the ventilation system failed. More than 50 Burmese immigrants have suffocated in the back of a cold storage container smuggling them into southern Thailand for work... more -
Drunken man awakes inside garbage truck
After a night of drinking with friends, William M. Bowen woke up to find himself in a garbage truck full of waste.
The driver of the truck had just emptied trash in to the his truck when he heard Bowen screaming. All Bowen said was that he was cold.
One would think with all the trash he would be warm, all snuggled and such.
Bowen doesn't know how he got in the trash can and would not tell police who his friends were (way to not be a tattle tale - give you props).
How do you think he got in the garbage truck? A dare, and really cruel practical joke? After a night of drinking with friends, William M. Bowen woke up to find himself in a garbage truck full of waste. ... more
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