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A.M. Executive Briefing - June 6

In the news this morning: Canadian Teamsters protest for better hours rules; Circle International expands in L.A., Dallas, N.J. and Madrid; and Overnite Transportation unit expands into Texas.

June 6, 2000

Biodiesel Makers Decry Study Findings

The American biodiesel industry, responding to a report that a Belgian study found biodiesel detrimental to the environment, said its soy-based product does not contain harmful ingredients.

June 5, 2000

Congress Kills Exit Visa Law

A law mandating an exit as well as entry visa for aliens crossing land borders of the United States is doomed without ever being implemented after the House and Senate voted to strip out part of a 1996 immigration law.

June 5, 2000

CVSA To Launch Inspection Blitz This Week

Truckers tooling down the highway should expect to see an extra flourish of activity by roadside inspectors starting June 6, as the annual North American safety blitz gets under way.

June 5, 2000

Wash. State Adopts Ergonomics Rules

The state of Washington adopted an ergonomics standard that officials said would help reduce 50,000 workplace injuries and the $411 million in costs attributable to those injuries.

June 5, 2000

A.M. Executive Briefing - June 5

In the news this morning: Teamsters in Kansas and Missouri approve AWG contract; M.S. Carriers expects lower earnings for second quarter; and third-party owners keep landstar trucking along.

June 5, 2000

Carriers Should Prepare for EPA Rules on Oil-Spill Prevention, NTTC Told

NEW ORLEANS — An environmental consultant said many trucking companies were unaware that they will be hit with tightened federal oil-spill prevention requirements for aboveground fuel tanks that take effect next summer.

June 5, 2000

P.M. Executive Briefing - June 5

This afternoon's headlines: Roadway Express tries again to win approval for new $28 million facility in Southern California; Daylight Transport to begin expedited regional LTL service between Midwest, Northeast; and comments by Volkswagen's chairman sparks more talk of a Navistar buyout.

June 5, 2000

Tender Offer Begins for KLLM Transport Shares

High Road Acquisition Corp. said today it has commenced its cash tender offer through a subsidiary to acquire KLLM Transport Services.

June 2, 2000

P.M. Executive Briefing - June 2

In this afternoon's headlines: U.S. factory orders, shipments fell in April; Bad exaust detectors in Colo.; Truck misrouting in Calif.; Illinois officials ordered fixed licenses; Cargo leak shuts down truck stop and motel in La.; and more.

June 2, 2000