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NewsJuly 10, 2006

Schneider National's Driver Training Program Lauded

Schneider National Inc. has received an Excellence in Practice Award from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

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NewsJune 27, 2006

Volvo Trucks Donates 750 Child Car Seats

In an effort to help improve child safety in Guilford County in North Carolina, Volvo Trucks North America today donated more than 750 child safety seats to local community service organizations.

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NewsJune 27, 2006

Truck Safety Enforcement Efforts Having an Impact

In the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world, 14 trucks or buses were inspected every minute from Canada to Mexico during Roadcheck 2006.

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NewsJune 27, 2006

ATA Lauds Panel’s Action on Hazmat Background Checks

The American Trucking Associations said it approves of actions last week by a House subcommittee to narrow the application of fingerprint-based screening requirements to drivers who transport security sensitive materials.

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NewsJune 27, 2006

EPA Issues Final Report on Boutique Fuels

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report by the Boutique Fuels Task Force to analyze the impacts of boutique fuels, or fuel blends, used by states to help meet clean air standards.

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NewsJune 26, 2006

Mineta Sets Departure Date of July 7

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta said his last in office will be Friday, July 7. Mineta’s letter of resignation to President Bush was made public late last week

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NewsJune 20, 2006

Some Diesel Fuel Additives Shouldn’t Go in 2007 Diesel Engines

Diesel fuel additives that are not clearly labeled as approved for use in model year 2007, or newer engines, should not be used in new diesel motor vehicles according to the Automotive Specialty Products Alliance (ASPA)

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NewsJune 19, 2006

ATA Calls California Diesel Bill Costly, Unwise, Redundant

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves urges the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee to reject a pending California state “magnet bill” that would authorize local air districts

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NewsJune 12, 2006

OOIDA Backs Bill Limiting Background Check Costs

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association applauds a bill just introduced in the U. S. House of Representatives that limits the amount professional truck drivers can be charged for the background chec

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NewsJune 8, 2006

ATA Backs Benefits for Veterans Seeking Jobs

The American Trucking Associations Thursday hailed the inclusion of transportation in legislation that will ease the transition of military veterans to civilian jobs and provide a partial solution to the nation’s truck driver shortage.

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