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Rail Forum Sparks ATA-AAR Debate

A conference for Wall Street analysts on railroad finance last week turned into a debate on whether railroads should be forced to provide competitive access to their tracks and other infrastructure.

June 8, 1999

Focus on Trucker Rest Areas

As the federal government begins developing a plan to increase the availability and safety of nighttime parking for long-haul truckers, truck stop operators are saying it's a non-issue.

June 8, 1999

Truckers Challenge Government 'Raids'

A handful of trucking companies and their attorney are taking on the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General, alleging in a class-action lawsuit that federal investigators exceeded their authority by conducting SWAT-like "raids" against the carriers.

June 8, 1999

Cab-Mounted Cameras Are Cousins of the 'Black Box'

When you're the driver of the big rig, it isn't easy to convince a jury that the accident wasn't your fault. But what if you had undeniable evidence that the four-wheeler cut you off and then slammed on his brakes right in front of you?

June 8, 1999

Yellow Makes Offer For Jevic Transportation

Yellow Corp., seeking to bolster its nonunion regional transportation services, announced a $14 a share bid to acquire Jevic Transportation of Delanco, N.J.

June 7, 1999

Delavan To Step Down at Intrenet Inc.

John P. Delavan will step down as president of Intrenet Inc., Milford, Ohio, on or before Dec. 31, company officials announced.

June 7, 1999

Roadchecks Wrap Up Safety Week

Truckers got their annual doses of increased inspections and appreciation June 1-5.

June 7, 1999

Bills Would Protect Rental Industry From Liability for Customer Accidents

The truck renting and leasing industry is thrilled about proposed legislation that would prevent lessors from being held liable for accidents caused by their customers.

June 7, 1999

Court Rules in Favor of Detroit Diesel

After nearly four years of litigation, a federal appeals court affirmed an earlier ruling that Detroit Diesel Corp. did not infringe on patents held by Caterpillar Inc.

June 7, 1999