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NewsMarch 25, 2005

Tough Hazmat Legislation Introduced in Congress

The American Trucking Assns. reported on its web site yesterday that legislation has been re-introduced by Representative Markey (D-MA) entitled the “Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2005.

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NewsMarch 23, 2005

Michigan Sheriff Cracks Down on Overweight Trucks, Many Hauling Canadian Waste to U.S.

According to the Detroit News earlier this week, the Wayne County sheriff's division has written about 1,400 citations for overweight trucks since January 2004

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NewsMarch 17, 2005

New Mexico May Boost Trucking Violation Fines

According to the Silver City, N.M., Sun-News, penalties for truckers carrying an overweight load or operating without the proper permit would be double

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NewsMarch 17, 2005

Minnesota DOT Wants Comments on Freight Plan

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a draft of the first plan it has ever created for freight transportation in the state

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NewsMarch 16, 2005

IRS Defines Truck Bodies Excluded From Excise Tax

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued guidance Tuesday on the application of federal excise tax in truck sales

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NewsMarch 14, 2005

US Truck Driver Championships Set Next Month in Tampa

The U.S. Professional Truck Driver Championships has announced its 2005 national competition will take place July 27-30 at the Wyndham Harbour Islan

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NewsMarch 14, 2005

US Truck Driver Championships, the “Other” Competition, Set for July in Tampa

The U.S. Professional Truck Driver Championships, the alternative, non-ATA driver competition, has announced its 2005 national competition will take place July 27-30 at the Wyndham Harbour Islan

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NewsMarch 13, 2005

Agricultural Drivers Exempt From H.O.S.

The House of Representatives has passed an amendment by Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS) that makes the agricultural exemption to the federal hours of service regulations permanen

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NewsMarch 11, 2005

Insurance Institute: Study Shows Drivers Spend More Time Driving Under New HOS Rule

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Alexandria, Va., has released a survey that appears to show truck drivers spend more time behind the wheel under the new hours of servic

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NewsMarch 10, 2005

Keller Presents 2004 KOL SPOTY Award to Neason

J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., Neenah, Wisc., recently honored Michael Neason, of Louisville, Ky., as the 2004 KellerOnline -- or KOL -- Safety Professional of the Year

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