Latest News Updates From Paul Spillenger

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DOT Targets Test Cheating

Truck drivers and other transportation workers will find it harder to cheat on drug and alcohol tests if a new Department of Transportation proposal takes effect.

December 14, 1999
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Preston Trucking Real Estate Goes on the Auction Block

Bankrupt Preston Trucking Co. is scheduled to sell off its real estate at a public auction in Baltimore on Dec. 17, either to a company that has made a bulk bid for all the parcels or to individual bidders.

December 14, 1999
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Hours Reform Proposal Heads To White House for Review

The Department of Transportation quietly sent its proposal for hours-of-service reforms to the White House on Dec. 3, where it awaits review by the Office of Management and Budget.

December 14, 1999
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Teamsters Commit to Policy To Organize Port Truckers

The Teamsters union has committed itself to organizing owner-operator truck drivers in the nation’s maritime ports, but it is not clear — not even to its leadership — the best way to accomplish this goal.

December 14, 1999

DOT Targets Drug Test Cheating

Truck drivers and other transportation workers will find it harder to cheat on drug and alcohol tests if a new Department of Transportation proposal takes effect.

December 14, 1999

Teamsters to Organize Port Truckers

The Teamsters union has committed itself to organizing owner-operator truck drivers in the nation’s maritime ports, but the best way to accomplish this goal is not clear.

December 13, 1999

IRP Curtails Third-Party Addresses

An International Registration Plan decision could put an end to motor carriers’ use of third-party addresses to establish their base in a state for vehicle registration purposes.

December 10, 1999

Hours Proposal Sent to White House

With little fanfare, the Department of Transportation sent its hours-of-service reform proposal to the White House, where it awaits review by the Office of Management and Budget.

December 8, 1999
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Lumping Lawsuit Settlement Could Change Dock Practices

A settlement between a produce wholesaler and a group representing owner-operators could dramatically change how trailers get loaded and unloaded in this country – and who pays for it.

December 8, 1999
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Overnite Driver Shot as Strike Stretches Into Seventh Week

An Overnite Transportation Co. driver was shot and wounded Dec. 1 in Memphis, Tenn., leading to charges by Overnite officials that Teamsters were responsible for the shooting.

December 8, 1999