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NewsFebruary 28, 2008

Idaho Ponders Raising Fees to Pay for Infrastructure

The Idaho state House and Senate transportation committees this week discussed proposals on how to raise funds for the state's roads and bridges, including boosting fees on commercial truckers

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NewsFebruary 20, 2008

PPD in Strategic Alliance with Avastra Sleep Centers

Precision Pulmonary Diagnostics (PPD), creators of a sleep apnea detection and treatment program targeted toward the commercial vehicle industry, has entered into a strategic alliance with Avastra Sleep Centers Ltd.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2008

Ol' Blue's "Ask The Law" Scheduled for 3 Radio Networks

Ol' Blue, USA's award-winning "Ask The Law" radio program will be in the studios of WBAP, Sirius and XM Satellite Radio the fourth week of March. The safety program will be heard on the Midnight Truckin

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NewsFebruary 9, 2008

ATA, DOT Partner for Safety Belt Poster Contest

The American Trucking Associations is joining with the Department of Transportation and other safety belt partners for the first annual "Be Ready. Be Buckled" children's poster contest. The contest invites children with a parent

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NewsFebruary 8, 2008

Truck-involved Fatal Crashes Fall to All-time Low

Three of the primary measures of large truck safety fell to record lows in 2006, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Newly released Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

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NewsFebruary 6, 2008

Detroit DD15, Safety Options Now Optional In Sterling Trucks

Sterling Truck says Detroit Diesel's new DD15 heavy truck diesel is now available in its A and L models. The builder also announced new safety options, including Knorr-Bendix air disc brakes, an Eaton collisio

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NewsFebruary 4, 2008

Peters: $68 Billion DOT Budget Offers Congestion Relief

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters Monday said President Bush's $68 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation will help fund the department's safety programs, finance congestion relief program

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2008

Getting 'Em Back On The Road - Fast

Used to be, when a driver's rig stopped dead in its tracks, that driver was in for some serious downtime. He had to put out the cones, lock up the cab, then walk or hitch a ride to the nearest pay phone.Then, seemingly overnight, the cell phone arrived, an invention that could turn a daylong nightmare into a few hours of inconvenience.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 1, 2008

Risky Business: The Pitfalls of Not Managing the Dangers in the Shop

OSHA Fines, Worker's Comp Claims, Lost Productivity, Lawsuits, Higher Insurance Costs, Equipment Downtime. The Pitfalls of Not Managing the Dangers in the Shop

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2008

Student Driver Scam

Swindlers are using carrier data to steal from trainees.

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