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Teamsters Oppose Settlement
Overnite Transportation said it wants to put its labor problems behind it.
February 23, 1999Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.
Arkansas Board Offers Plan to Place 108 Toll Booths on Interstates
The Arkansas Highway Commission last week rolled out its proposal to place 108 toll booths along 333 miles of Interstates 30, 40 and 55.
February 23, 1999U.S. Grants Cabotage Rights to Canadian Trucks
Canadian trucks bringing loads into the United States now will be allowed to make an additional point-to-point haul within the U.S. — but their drivers will not.
February 23, 1999Smoke Testing Proposed for Trucks
A proposal by Illinois House of Representatives Speaker Michael Madigan to require annual and random emissions tests for Chicago-area trucks is rankling motor carriers in the Windy City.
February 23, 1999Editorial: Strength in Unity, Strength in Numbers
American Trucking Associations took a giant step toward implementing its blueprint for tomorrow, drawn by the Wren Commission, when its directors approved the association’s budget for 1999. This budget projects an operating loss, because resources are going to be spent to make improvements and initiate projects that won’t yield fruit until future years.
February 23, 1999Opinion: In the Interest of Competition
Ed Hamberger, president of the Association of American Railroads, recently warned the trucking industry against getting involved in attempts to impose new competitive access rules on the railroads.
February 23, 1999Opinion: Honest, Ethical Brokers
It is unfortunate when the unethical behavior of one or two members of an industry can ruin the image of the rest of the industry.
February 23, 1999Y2K and Insurance: What's Your Liability for Failed Service?
Can a trucking company be held accountable for the failure of a vendor to handle Y2K compliance issues? Some experts are warning carriers to prepare for the worst.
February 23, 1999Online Sales Spark Ground Delivery
NAPLES, Fla. — The Internet revolution is enabling more than just online chats. As people make more and more purchases with their personal computers, the demand for expedited package services, especially as delivered by truck, is expected to increase.
February 23, 1999Wireless Gear Evens the Playing Field
Telephone poles and wires will be with us for a long time to come, but wireless communications and the Internet are having a growing impact on mobile businesses like trucking.
February 23, 1999