Latest News Updates From Daniel L. Whitten

Recordkeeping Comment Period Ends in November

Anyone who has an opinion about federal recordkeeping requirements for motor carriers has until Nov. 6 to tell the government about it.

September 21, 2000
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NITL Accepts Code For Shippers, Carriers

The National Industrial Transportation League has endorsed a code of ethics that, if followed, would have truck drivers spending more time on the road and less time waiting at loading docks.

September 20, 2000
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White House: HOS Ban Unacceptable

The White House made it clear to Congress last week that it does not want the transportation appropriations bill to prohibit funding for the hours-of-service rulemaking when the bill lands on President Clinton’s desk.

September 20, 2000
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Recordkeeping Comment Period Ends in November

Anyone who has an opinion about federal recordkeeping requirements for motor carriers has until Nov. 6 to tell the government about it.

September 20, 2000
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ATA Hires Safety Specialist, Environmental Lawyer

American Trucking Associations beefed up its staff in key policy areas by hiring a veteran safety specialist and an environmental attorney.

September 20, 2000
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Online Exchange Approved Despite Antitrust Concern

The automobile industry will be allowed to launch an online business-to-business exchange, but federal regulators said they will be watching closely to see if the exchange runs afoul of antitrust rules.

September 20, 2000

Orbcomm Seeks Protection From Creditors

After having future financing cut off by both its parent companies, Orbcomm Global and seven of its subsidiaries - including Vantage Tracking Solutions - filed for protection from its creditors on Friday.

September 18, 2000

NITL Endorses Shipper-Carrier Code

The National Industrial Transportation League has endorsed a code of ethics that, if followed, would have truck drivers spending more time on the road and less time waiting at loading docks.

September 18, 2000

Lawmakers Voice Support for Hours Freeze

A letter signed by 177 members of Congress expressed support for a provision to freeze funds to pay for the Department of Transportation’s proposal to overhaul truckers’ hours-of service rules.

September 15, 2000

White House: HOS Ban Unacceptable

The White House made it clear to Congress this week that it does not want the transportation appropriations bill to prohibit funding for the hours-of-service rulemaking.

September 15, 2000