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Legislation Would Reduce Toll Power
TT File PhotoA bill introduced by Sens. Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) would limit the authority of states to toll Interstate highways to pay for building or repairing bridges and tunnels on them, a power granted in the 1998 highway spending bill.
May 7, 1999Tank Carriers Challenge Tape Rule
A rule requiring trailers made before 1993 to be retrofitted with reflective tape or paint is being challenged by the National Tank Truck Carriers.
May 7, 1999CDL Reform Plan Making Rounds
Government regulators are now circulating among lawmakers a draft proposal to clean up the nation鈥檚 Commercial Driver License program.
May 7, 1999Skynet to Acquire Pony Express
Skynet Holdings, a Los Angeles-based company with courier operations in England, the United States and Australia, has tentatively agreed to acquire Pony Express Delivery Services of Altanta.
May 7, 1999Diesel Price Remains the Same
The national average price for diesel fuel remained the same last week, leading analysts to cautiously forecast an end to the volatile swings of the previous months.
May 7, 1999Kan. Eases Burden on Truckers
Kansas truckers scored a victory when the legislature passed a transportation that relies on fuel taxes and bond sales to pay for $12 billion in infrastructure improvements.
May 6, 1999Trucking Companies Sought toAid Victims of Tornado Disaster
Trucking companies with trailers to donate and a desire to help are being sought by Feed The Children to assist in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma and Kansas earlier this week.
May 6, 1999Wabash Profits Down, Sales Up
Wabash National Corp. of Lafayette, Ind., reported slightly lower profits, but higher net sales in the first quarter of 1999.
May 6, 1999ATA Foundation Picks First Fellow
The first ATA Foundation fellowship was awarded to a student at the University of Virginia as part of research effort that will be conducted jointly by the foundation and the university.
May 6, 1999Dorsey Has Strong First Quarter
Dorsey Trailers of Atlanta earned a profit in the first quarter of 1999, the company鈥檚 fourth consecutive profitable quarter after posting losses in 1996 and 1997.
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