Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Pac-Lease
Rumor has it that PacLease is getting into auto transport equipment directly, as well as service. They are reportedly in the process of opening up a shop in the Dallas, TX area. Car Transport and Northside just closed their shops. What does Paccar see in their crystal ball that the rest of us have missed?
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Too much weed in that microbus?
Independent - June 29, 2009: Car-hauler caught with 460 pounds of marijuana
Car-hauler caught with 460 pounds of marijuana
I'm telling you, it's just not worth whatever they're saying they'll pay you to haul certain loads.
Car-hauler caught with 460 pounds of marijuana
I'm telling you, it's just not worth whatever they're saying they'll pay you to haul certain loads.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Cash for clunkers law could jumpstart auto sales
AutoNation Says ‘Clunker Law’ May Boost Sales by 10% (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- AutoNation Inc. said the “cash-for- clunkers” law President Barack Obama signed may increase new- vehicle sales at the largest publicly traded U.S. auto retailer by 10 percent through year end.
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- AutoNation Inc. said the “cash-for- clunkers” law President Barack Obama signed may increase new- vehicle sales at the largest publicly traded U.S. auto retailer by 10 percent through year end.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Another Maag & Wendler lawsuit.
Car hauler sues workers' comp administrator over discovery of private med info | Madison/St. Clair Record
Car hauler sues workers' comp administrator over discovery of private med info
6/18/2009 2:22 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A car hauler says he has been damaged by more than $100,000 after his workers' compensation administrator discovered some of his confidential medical information.
Chester Belleville says he began receiving workers' compensation from Zurich Services Corporation on March 18, 2008, after he was injured while working as a car hauler.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Jack Cooper Lawsuit
Injured car haulers target Jack Cooper Transport | Madison/St. Clair Record
Injured car haulers target Jack Cooper Transport
6/19/2009 12:33 PM
By Kelly Holleran
Two car haulers and their wives are suing an employee of Jack Cooper Transport, alleging the haulers fell while walking on the rigs of trailers.
Gary and Diana Smith and John and Jackie Street filed two separate lawsuits June 11 in Madison County Circuit Court against Roger Owens.
The Smiths say Gary Smith was performing his normal duties as a car hauler on Oct. 30, 2007, when he was injured while maneuvering on the upper deck of the rig.
The Streets say John Street fell while using a Cotrell rig on Oct. 26, 2007.
The rigs were supposed to have a non-skid paint surface, but the Smiths allege many Jack Cooper Transport employees have been injured while walking on the upper deck of rigs in attempt to accomplish their trucking duties.
"Jack Cooper Transport and its officers, directors and supervisors have been aware for many years that its employees claim to have been injured in the above described manner and may bring product liability lawsuits," the complaints say. "Jack Cooper Transport has participated in such lawsuits both formally and informally over the years."
So after Gary Smith's and John Street's falls, Roger Owens, the Jack Cooper Transport employee named as a defendant, ordered the trailers on which the men fell to be refurbished after their accidents, according to the complaints.
Owens failed to preserve the trailer on which Gary Smith fell, according to the complaint.
Now, the trailer as it existed on the date of Gary Smith's accident is unavailable for forensic analysis and Gary Smith and John Street say they could potentially lose their rights to compensation.
The Smiths and the Streets are each seeking a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs.
Peter J. Maag of Wendler Law in Edwardsville will be representing them.
Injured car haulers target Jack Cooper Transport
6/19/2009 12:33 PM
By Kelly Holleran
Two car haulers and their wives are suing an employee of Jack Cooper Transport, alleging the haulers fell while walking on the rigs of trailers.
Gary and Diana Smith and John and Jackie Street filed two separate lawsuits June 11 in Madison County Circuit Court against Roger Owens.
The Smiths say Gary Smith was performing his normal duties as a car hauler on Oct. 30, 2007, when he was injured while maneuvering on the upper deck of the rig.
The Streets say John Street fell while using a Cotrell rig on Oct. 26, 2007.
The rigs were supposed to have a non-skid paint surface, but the Smiths allege many Jack Cooper Transport employees have been injured while walking on the upper deck of rigs in attempt to accomplish their trucking duties.
"Jack Cooper Transport and its officers, directors and supervisors have been aware for many years that its employees claim to have been injured in the above described manner and may bring product liability lawsuits," the complaints say. "Jack Cooper Transport has participated in such lawsuits both formally and informally over the years."
So after Gary Smith's and John Street's falls, Roger Owens, the Jack Cooper Transport employee named as a defendant, ordered the trailers on which the men fell to be refurbished after their accidents, according to the complaints.
Owens failed to preserve the trailer on which Gary Smith fell, according to the complaint.
Now, the trailer as it existed on the date of Gary Smith's accident is unavailable for forensic analysis and Gary Smith and John Street say they could potentially lose their rights to compensation.
The Smiths and the Streets are each seeking a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs.
Peter J. Maag of Wendler Law in Edwardsville will be representing them.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Nowhere to go but up?
Car buyers may be cautiously coming back - Autos- msnbc.com
May sales data appeared to confirm a bottoming in the U.S. car market, however. On Tuesday, Ford Motor Co. reported a 24 percent drop in U.S. sales for May, but sales were up 20 percent from April. GM's sales in May fell 30 percent versus a year ago, but were up 11 percent from April.
May sales data appeared to confirm a bottoming in the U.S. car market, however. On Tuesday, Ford Motor Co. reported a 24 percent drop in U.S. sales for May, but sales were up 20 percent from April. GM's sales in May fell 30 percent versus a year ago, but were up 11 percent from April.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Jack Cooper Lawsuit
Madison County Record | Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
6/4/2009 12:43 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A Missouri resident and his wife have filed suit against the company that trained the man, alleging his back was injured because of car hauler work he performed.
William Henderson and Angie Henderson say William Henderson was injured while operating ratchet tie down systems in November 2007 for his employer, Jack Cooper Transport Company. (click link to read more)
I think Wendler & Maag are some of the attorneys working on this-- same ones who went after Cassens, Cottrell, et. al.
Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
6/4/2009 12:43 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A Missouri resident and his wife have filed suit against the company that trained the man, alleging his back was injured because of car hauler work he performed.
William Henderson and Angie Henderson say William Henderson was injured while operating ratchet tie down systems in November 2007 for his employer, Jack Cooper Transport Company. (click link to read more)
I think Wendler & Maag are some of the attorneys working on this-- same ones who went after Cassens, Cottrell, et. al.
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