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NewsSeptember 25, 2006

ATA Lauds VDOT Decision to Withdraw Truck-only Lanes

The American Trucking Associations said it applauds the Virginia Department of Transportation for withdrawing from plans to build tolled truck-only lanes on Interstate 81

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NewsSeptember 18, 2006

Public Safety Interest Group Pushes for 68-mph Speed Governors on Trucks

In what is believed to be the first Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) petition jointly filed by a public safety interest group and a group of motor carriers, Road Safe America and Schneide

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NewsSeptember 12, 2006

Updated Sleep Apnea Screening Urged for Drivers

New recommendations have been released by a joint task force, offering an updated approach to the screening and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among commercial truck drivers.

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NewsSeptember 5, 2006

Bush Nominates Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation

President Bush has announced he has selected Mary Peters, former federal highway administrator, to succeed Norman Mineta as secretary of transportation. Peters headed the Federal Highway Administration

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NewsSeptember 5, 2006

Bush Nominates Mary Peters as Transportation Secretary

President Bush has announced he has selected Mary Peters, former federal highway administrator, to succeed Norman Mineta as secretary of transportation. Peters headed the Federal Highway Administration

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NewsAugust 29, 2006

Sentry Insurance Sponsors MTRN Safety Program

The Midnight Trucking Radio Network (MTRN) has announced a new alliance with Sentry Insurance that will provide owner-operators and fleets of all sizes with up-to-date safety information.

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NewsAugust 24, 2006

Big Truck Crash Fatalities, Injuries Down in 2005

A new report on 2005 highway crashes issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a small decline in the number of fatalities from large truck crashe

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NewsAugust 24, 2006

ATA Unveils Model Motor Carrier/Broker Agreements

The American Trucking Associations has released two model agreements that can be used to help structure contractual relationships between motor carriers and brokers. The model contracts – a short and a long version – were develope

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NewsAugust 22, 2006

B.C. Inspector Wins 2006 North American Inspectors Championship

Richard Roberts, a commercial vehicle inspector from the Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada, took top honors at the North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) held in New Orleans Aug. 14-20.

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NewsAugust 21, 2006

CVSA Checking Rigs for Bad Brakes Next Week

Beginning Aug. 27 and running through Sept. 2, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be inspecting heavy-duty vehicles throughout the country for bad brakes during its Brake Safety Week

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