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Fine-Tuned Drug Testing Requested
TT PhotoAmerican Trucking Associations is seeking the support of the head of the nation鈥檚 anti-drug program for changes in driver drug-testing laws. ATA wants to allow motor carriers to base random drug testing rates on their own performance.
December 28, 1998Truck Safety a Top Priority
Improving surface transportation safety ranks just behind aviation safety as a priority of the Department of Transportation, according to a new report by the department鈥檚 inspector general.
December 28, 1998Expect More Flexibility in Rules
The federal government recognizes that it takes more than good vision to make a good truck driver.
December 28, 1998Temporary Relief for Rail Shippers
The Surface Transportation Board issued new rules to make it easier for captive rail shippers to obtain alternative rail service to alleviate 鈥渋nadequacies.鈥
December 28, 1998TNT Post Buys Jet Services
Holland鈥檚 TNT Post Group paid $360 million to acquire the French express delivery company Jet Services, giving the Dutch giant a greater presence in France.
December 28, 1998Axle Deal With Meritor Alters Volvo's Approach
In a move that represents a significant loosening of its vertically integrated structure, Volvo Truck Corp. has decided to outsource its heavy-duty rear axles to U.S.-based Meritor Inc.
December 28, 1998EPA Refutes Engine Makers' Claims
The Environmental Protection Agency flatly denied claims by the nation鈥檚 largest diesel engine manufacturers that they had warned the agency in 1994 that its pollution tests were flawed and didn鈥檛 properly measure engine emissions.
December 28, 1998EPA's Letter to Transport Topics
This is the full text of a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency to Transport Topics.
December 28, 1998Fuel Tanks Must Be Up to Specs
Did Dec. 22 come and go with a splash? It was the deadline for compliance with federal laws on underground fuel storage tanks.
December 28, 1998STB Extends Rate Bureau Authority
The Surface Transportation Board extended for one year the authority of motor carrier rate bureaus to set rates and the National Classification Committee to establish commodity classes for freight moving by truck.
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