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Poll: Fuel Buyers Prefer Truck Stops
A new survey, announced at the annual conference of Natso Inc., suggests that fleet managers don’t always practice what they preach.
February 1, 1999Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
DOT Settles on Transponder Standard
A national standard for transponders moved closer to reality last week when the Department of Transportation announced it would promote a “sandwich protocol” for guiding the design of the technology.
February 1, 1999DOT Plans Broad Safety Forum
The Department of Transportation last week announced plans for a National Transportation Safety Conference.
February 1, 1999Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Trucking Trade Secrets Decision
The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld an injunction against a trucking company that was accused by J.B. Hunt Transport Services of raiding its workers and their knowledge of Hunt's business.
February 1, 1999RPS to Expand Delivery Network
RPS Inc. announced plans to spend $500 million to expand its package delivery network by 50% over the next three years.
February 1, 1999Trucking Industry Sees Its Shadow
Whether Punxsuatawney Phil sees his shadow or not, trucking company employees will on Groundhog Day, February 2, during the second National Groundhog Job Shadow Day.
February 1, 1999Maine Truckers Will Pay a Higher Turnpike Toll Starting Tuesday
After what amounts to a one-day grace period, motorists who drive the Maine Turnpike will have to dig a little deeper to come up with their tolls.
February 1, 1999Judge Orders UP to Pay Company
A federal judge ordered Union Pacific Railroad to pay "several million dollars" to a New Orleans power company for its inability to deliver contracted coal loads during late 1997 and early 1998.
February 1, 1999Peek at New Rules Stirs Concerns
A draft of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new ergonomics standard shows that the agency’s latest proposal is very similar to its 1995 plan, which industry studies estimated would cost trucking $6.5 billion.
January 29, 1999Hoffa's Victory Given Official OK
James P. Hoffa won a federal overseer's approval Thursday to assume the Teamsters presidency. However, the election monitor barred one of his running mates from taking office.
January 29, 1999