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Europe Launches New Currency
It has been called a leap of faith, a huge financial gamble, but most European Union nations have made the transition to a new currency, the euro (pictured).
January 7, 1999Dispute Preventing Interoperability
A dispute between two transponder services has prevented some truckers traveling through Oregon from using the devices that help ease their trip.
January 7, 1999NTSB to Survey Intrastate Carriers
The National Transportation Safety Board is planning to survey the performance of intrastate motor carriers and the impact they have on transportation safety.
January 7, 1999Quebec Requiring Registration Form
In hopes of improving its truck safety record, Quebec is creating a safety database and requiring all motor carriers that want to get into the province to complete a registration form by April 1.
January 6, 1999Size-Weight Study Praised by Coalition
The Department of Transportation’s new truck size and weight study is winning praise from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks.
January 6, 1999FHWA Unveils Interstate Toll Criteria
In a Christmas Eve notice, FHWA quietly unveiled the criteria for participating in a federal pilot program that will permit up to three states to charge tolls on interstate highways.
January 6, 1999U.S., Canada Reach Reciprocity Deal
After three years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a deal to recognize one another's medical requirements for truckers.
January 5, 1999Few Trucks Benefit From Idaho Law
So far, only three companies are taking advantage of a law passed last year allowing heavier trucks on selected Idaho roads.
January 5, 1999Minnesota Takes Preventive Measures
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has installed 43 gates on Interstates to keep motorists off the road when winter weather gets too rough.
January 5, 1999N.J. Pike Discounts Fuel to Draw Truckers
Other states have attempted to offer toll discounts to get truckers off local roads and back on to the turnpikes, but starting in February the New Jersey Turnpike Authority will try something new — price breaks on diesel fuel.
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