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NewsApril 1, 2002

Beware of "Zippers"

Forget that stuff about the arrival of the first robins and daffodils. If you're a professional truck driver, there is no such season as Spring. There are just two seasons. One is Winter. The other is "Construction.

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NewsApril 1, 2002

IRP Issues Sanctions Against Oklahoma

The Board of Directors of the International Registration Plan has ordered all member jurisdictions to “immediately suspend distribution of fees payable. . .to Oklahoma."

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NewsMarch 28, 2002

FMCSA Fines Florida Broker, Two New York Motor Carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has fined two for-hire motor carriers hauling primarily household goods from New York State and one household goods broker from Florida

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NewsMarch 26, 2002

UK Study: Mobile Phones Worse Than Booze

A British study found that motorists talking on mobile phones while driving are more dangerous than drunk drivers

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NewsMarch 26, 2002

Study Names Best and Worst State DOTs

State transportation departments are getting mixed grades in a new study over how they do their job

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NewsMarch 25, 2002

Two Truckers Cited In Deadly Georgia Pileup

The two truckers in the front of the pack of Georgia's worst crash pileup in history have been fined thousands of dollars for violating hours of service violations

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NewsMarch 20, 2002

NHTSA Plans To Test Retreads

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reportedly planning to put retreaded truck tires to the test. According to Tire Business, NHTSA plans to see how commercial retreads compare to new truck tire standards

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NewsMarch 20, 2002

Kenworth First Manufacturer To Offer Infrared Night Vision

Kenworth will now offer Bendix Xvision night vision system as optional equipment for its Class 8 models under the name Kenworth Night Vision

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NewsMarch 20, 2002

Updated Out-of-Service Criteria Available

The 2002 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is available from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

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NewsMarch 19, 2002

Drivers: Don't Forget The Medical Kit

It's often hard to get medical care on the road, so it's important to carry a personalized medical kit in the truck, both for your own health and for responding to emergencies

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