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Production Cuts Don’t Hurt Class 8 Sales
The fall in orders for new trucks and the rise in cancellations — factors that have prompted production cutbacks among several Class 8 manufacturers this year — have yet to reach the sales side of the market, which was up slightly in January from the same period in 1999.
February 23, 2000At First Blush, Trucking Welcomed SSRS
The Single State Registration System was supposed to be a rest stop on the road to elimination of state registration requirements.
February 23, 2000Oregon AAA Campaign Full of Falsehoods, Lawsuit Claims
The coalition fighting to retain the repeal of Oregon’s weight-distance tax sued the state’s chapter of the American Automobile Association, claiming AAA is airing false ads in trying to convince voters to keep the truck tax system.
February 23, 2000Heating Oil Delivery Drivers May Receive Hours Exemption
91ÊÓÆµ heating oil delivery carriers would be able to apply for seasonal exemptions from federal hours-of-service regulations beginning Nov. 1 under a pilot program proposed last week.
February 23, 2000Merger Trend Sweeps Moving Industry
In the moving and storage industry, if you’re not the hunter, you could become the hunted as a wave of consolidation rolls on.
February 23, 2000PNV Sets Up Internet Kiosks
PNV Inc., whose cable TV and phone hookups are popping up in parking lots, is now offering Internet kiosks inside truck stops.
February 23, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 23
This afternoon's headlines: Navistar warns investors of rough road ahead; Canadian prime minister tells protesting truckers to pass on soaring costs; and RVI to make decision on stake in Samsung Commercial Vehicles within 2-3 months.
February 23, 2000Oil Delivery Drivers May Get Hours Exemption
91ÊÓÆµ heating oil delivery carriers would be able to apply for seasonal exemptions from federal hours-of-service regulations under a pilot program proposed last week.
February 23, 2000Asche Investigates Executives
A month after Asche Transportation Services disclosed an alleged theft by the a top official, the company said it is investigating possible wrongdoing by its chairman, Larry L. Asche, and its president, Diane L. Asche.
February 23, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 23
In the news this morning: Miami drayage strike ends, but issues not resolved; Rhode Island sets up fuel fund for drivers; and Diesel crisis prompts bill for interest-free loans in New Hampshire.
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