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Money ‘Found’ for Customs’ ACE

The check isn’t in the mail yet, but sources say an additional $5 million has been “found” for further development of U.S. Customs Service’s Automated Commercial Environment computer system.

May 10, 2000

Texas Orders ‘Boutique’ Fuel

The decision by Texas to require a special clean diesel fuel in the Dallas area reawakens trucking’s fear that carriers will have to buy fuel on a state-by-state basis.

May 10, 2000

Illinois Association Expresses Interest In ATA’s Intermodal Conference

The Illinois Transportation Association is trying to build interest in taking over management of the soon-to-be defunct Intermodal Conference of American Trucking Associations.

May 10, 2000

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

Mom knew what she was talking about when it comes to what a good night’s sleep can provide, said sleep authorities, who have looked at truck drivers, combat pilots and astronauts.

May 10, 2000

Proposal to Reignite Battle Over Fatigue Research

Tired of the controversy surrounding hours of service for truck drivers? Now that the Department of Transportation’s long-awaited proposal is on the table for everyone to examine, expect even more tooth-gnashing, centering on the scientific research into fatigue that forms the basis for the government’s revisions of the regulations.

May 10, 2000

Carriers, Inspectors React to DOT's Hours Proposal

Some of the men and women on the front lines of the battle against driver fatigue are worried that the Department of Transportation’s revisions to the hours-of-service regulations may be too complicated to enforce effectively.

May 10, 2000

Canadians Tight-Lipped About U.S. Hours Plan

The Canadian reaction to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of its hours-of-service proposal was subdued in most quarters, more than a week after the unveiling caused a commotion throughout this country.

May 10, 2000

Montana Truckers Appoint New Executive

The new executive vice president of the Montana Motor Carriers Association comes to trucking from the world of safety enforcement.

May 10, 2000

Arkansas Funds Delta Center

Funding for a center to develop workers for the transportation industry, and boost the economy of the Mississippi Delta region, got a jump-start when Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee announced a $500,000 building grant April 28.

May 10, 2000