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Trucking Technology Report - Oct. 19
Today's technology headlines: Sprint PCS customers get instant messages; J.C. Penney becoming click-and-mortar powerhouse; location-based tech moving ahead of schedule; and more.
October 19, 2000
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Oil Price Futures Soar On Rising Mideast Strife
Petroleum futures prices soared late last week as escalating violence in the Middle East evaporated the budding optimism that world fuel prices were headed downward.
October 18, 2000FMCSA Gets $269 Million In Appropriations Bill
A big boost for roadside inspections, a program to crack down on truckers with poor driving records and the resurrection of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee are part of the new appropriations bill for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
October 18, 2000States Could Get Power to Enforce CB Radio Rules
Trucking companies that boost the power of their citizen band radio base stations above authorized levels could get a visit from state or local authorities if a bill endorsed by several Midwestern senators is passed.
October 18, 2000GSA Set to Retire Paper Lading In September 2001
Trucking companies hauling portions of the federal government’s $12 billion a year pallet of civilian freight likely will have to plug into Internet technologies if they want to keep the business.
October 18, 2000ATA Puts Bill Canary in Charge Of State, Federation Relations
William J. Canary Jr., vice president of intergovernmental affairs for American Trucking Associations, has added the duties of senior vice president for state and federation affairs.
October 18, 2000Business Sessions Anchor ATA Management Conference
American Trucking Associations will celebrate “leadership, commitment and results” at its Management Conference & Exhibition Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in San Diego.
October 18, 2000EPA Overcomes Attempt to Block Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Mandate
The Environmental Protection Agency beat back congressional and industry critics who are opposed to the government setting an ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel standard for 2006.
October 18, 2000Shuster to Hand Over Gavel, But He Will Keep Influence
Rep. Bud Shuster (R-Pa.), facing the end of his tenure as chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, appears poised to retain a powerful position in transportation policy on Capitol Hill.
October 18, 2000Industry to Study Western Size, Weight Laws
State officials and their industry partners are getting started on a new size and weight study designed to home in on freight movement in the western United States.
October 18, 2000