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Mexican Regulations, Culture Not Like U.S. As Truck Manufacturers, Leasers Learn

U.S. truck manufacturers and leasing companies face a challenging growth market with their expansion into Mexico.

April 26, 2000

Fourth U.S.-Mexico Bridge to Relieve Laredo

Truckers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border at Laredo, Texas, now have an eight-lane, $60 million bridge to ease their trip.

April 26, 2000

Laredo’s Air Is Studied For Effects of Trucks

Business owners and residents in downtown Laredo, Texas, wanted to know what millions of trucks running through their city and waiting at their bridges were doing to their air.

April 26, 2000

Shippers Pressure Congress on Customs Modernization

A business group whose members include some of the biggest names in shipping is giving the federal government what it considers a well-deserved push to modernize the import process.

April 26, 2000

Congressmen to Block Size Increases

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to block any openings in truck size and weight laws that long rigs could roll through.

April 26, 2000

Beer Wholesalers Support Intrastate Licenses

Beer wholesalers want to give states the right to issue commercial licenses to truck drivers operating in intrastate commerce.

April 26, 2000

Trucking Safety Veteran William K. Barton Dies at 77

William K. Barton, a 50-year trucking veteran, died at age 77 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away Dec. 25 in Carrollton, Texas.

April 26, 2000

BNSF Expands Options for Intermodal Clients

Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway plans to offer guaranteed intermodal service between Chicago and the West Coast, which it says will be be time competitive with “team driver” trucking.

April 26, 2000

Senate to Take Up Meals Deduction

Trucking’s crusade for an immediate increase in tax deductions for meal expenses on the road may have found renewed life in Congress, but that life could be shortened if a threatened presidential veto of other tax breaks materializes.

April 26, 2000