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NewsJuly 19, 2004

Judge Rules Against Arbitration Clause

A federal judge in Utah has ruled that arbitration clauses in C.R. England’s agreements with independent contractors unfairly favor the carrier, thus allowing a lawsuit charging federal truth-in-leasing violations to go forward.

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NewsJuly 16, 2004

U.S. Court of Appeals Tosses Out Hours of Service Regs

A public interest group scored a major victory today when the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the federal government’s hours of service regulations back to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for review

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NewsJuly 13, 2004

OOIDA Files Suit Against DAC Services

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assn. (OOIDA) has filed a class action suit against Oklahoma-based USIS Commercial Services Inc., better known in the trucking industry as DAC Services.

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NewsJune 22, 2004

Free Software Upgrade for California Trucks

Truckers are urged to take advantage of new low NOx software upgrades

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NewsJune 8, 2004

Reagan Ceremonies to Make D.C. Travel Difficult

The Highway Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) has contacted federal and local DOT and Law Enforcement agencies to forecast closures or delays resulting from the Ronald Reagan Presidential memorial event

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NewsJune 7, 2004

High Court Gives Nod to Mexican Trucks in U.S.

The Supreme Court ruled today that the Bush administration can skip a lengthy environmental study and open U.S. roadways to Mexican trucks

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NewsMay 27, 2004

Vacationers: Watch for Commercial Drivers

As vacationers hit the road this summer, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) reminds motorists that for many drivers, the road is where they work

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NewsMay 21, 2004

FMCSA Posts New Rules for Driver Training

Beginning July 20, 2004, employers of commercial vehicle drivers operating in interstate commerce must make sure that entry-level drivers receive training

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NewsMay 19, 2004

Illinois OKs Truck Speed Hike, But Veto Looms

Illinois legislators this week approved a bill that permits truck drivers to travel 65 mph on rural stretches of the state’s interstate highways, but the governor plans to veto the bill

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NewsMay 19, 2004

Federal Drug Test Proposal May Affect Trucking

A proposal to allow federal agencies to use sweat, saliva and hair in controlled substance testing of government workers may ultimately affect truck drivers

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