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Opinion: Technologies Must Coexist for PLC Multiplexing
Tom Berg鈥檚 March 29 article, 鈥淭railer ABS Warning Passes Test, But Hurdles Remain鈥 [p. 17], explained why it is very important for the PLC4TRUCKS and multiplexing discussion to continue, because the entire industry will need to address trailer communication and control issues in the next few years.
April 15, 1999Truck Dealers: Finding Room to Do Business
Gerry Hall is no trendsetter. By selling his GMC-Isuzu-Volvo-Mack truck dealership to RDO Equipment Co. of Fargo, he did what he thought was best for his situation.
April 15, 1999OEMs Buying Into Truck Stops as Service, Dealer Outlets
Volvo Trucks North America is extending service to drivers on the road by purchasing a stake in a major owner of truck stops 鈥 much as one of its biggest competitors, Freightliner Corp., is doing.
April 15, 1999Bill Aimed at Increasing Competition
Shippers praised and railroads denounced new legislation proposed by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) that would increase competition and make it easier for rail shippers to obtain rate relief.
April 15, 1999Pact Sets Rail Workers' Hours
The nation鈥檚 largest railroads have forged a plan with unions to reduce fatigue by giving workers rest periods and regular work schedules.
April 15, 1999Short Lines Seek Piece of Fund
The nation鈥檚 small railroads will ask Congress next year for money from the Highway Trust Fund for projects to improve their lines.
April 15, 1999British Truckers Take to Streets
After seven annual diesel tax increases of more than 5%, some British truck operators have taken to the streets in protest.
April 15, 1999Okla. May Examine Scale Stations
An Oklahoma senator wants to study whether the state鈥檚 weigh station operations are adequate.
April 15, 1999TCA Seeks Advice on Academy
As the Truckload Carriers Association鈥檚 focus on education gets sharper, its image of the Truckload Academy is getting clearer.
April 15, 1999Cuba-born Trucker's Ticket Dismissed
A Cuban-born trucker who was issued a traffic ticket for being "unable to speak English" has won his fight to have it dismissed in New York.
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