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Ill. to Install Weigh-in-Motion Scales
If time is money for truckers, then Illinois is helping them make a few dollars with the installation of 14 new weigh-in-motion systems.
August 14, 2000Two-Time Grand Champion to Retire
With two consecutive grand championships under his belt, Marty Lawson is calling it quits to the National Truck Driving Championships.
August 14, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - Aug. 14
In the news this morning: Gasoline prices still dropping; Toronto mayor wants to ban hazmat trucks; Nebraska law will allow farmers to haul overweight loads without permits; and more.
August 14, 2000NTDC Photo Diary - Aug. 12
Staff photographer Michael James is in New Orleans documenting this year's truck driving championships. See Saturday's championship action through the lens of his camera.
August 14, 2000Small Carriers Bear Brunt of Western Wildfires
Though the wildfires devouring homes and land in the Western region of the country have left most Interstates untouched, small, regional trucking companies have not been as fortunate.
August 14, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Aug. 11
In this afternoon's headlines: Crews still working to repair damage on West Virginia Turnpike; Pennsylvania Transportation Commission unveils 12-year program; California makes truck ban on Interstate 580 law; and more.
August 11, 2000NTDC Photo Diary - Aug. 11
Staff photographer Michael James is in New Orleans documenting this year's truck driving championships. See the second day of competition through the lens of his camera.
August 11, 2000ATA Defends Industry Action In Hours Debate
American Trucking Associations has rebuked the Department of Transportation for portraying trucking interests as being engaged in "a raw use of political power … to stop progress" in the development of hours-of-service rules.
August 11, 2000Canadian Trucking Balks at Diesel's 'Toxic' Label
Canada’s ongoing regulatory struggle to classify diesel particulate matter has provoked a strong response from the trucking industry.
August 11, 2000Trucking Technology Report - Aug. 11
Today's technology headlines: Key issue in Verizon talks reportedly settled; Yellow plans highlighted for online marketplace; Mitel prototype chip to boost speed of fiber-optic lines; and more.
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