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Teamsters Oppose Settlement

Overnite Transportation said it wants to put its labor problems behind it.

February 23, 1999

U.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, 1999

Smoke 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, 1999

Editorial: 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, 1999

Opinion: 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, 1999

Opinion: 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, 1999

Y2K 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, 1999

Online 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, 1999

Wireless 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