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News•May 4, 2002

RSPA Proposes Security Changes

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Special Programs Administration has proposed a number of changes aimed at tightening security for hazardous materials loads

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News•May 3, 2002

Tougher Diesel Engine & Diesel Fuel Rules Upheld

A three judge federal panel on Friday upheld tougher emissions rules for heavy duty truck engines as well as reductions in the sulfur content in diesel fuel

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News•May 3, 2002

Latest Hazard: Eating While Driving

An insurance company has developed a list of the most dangerous foods to eat while driving

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News•May 3, 2002

Congress Urged To Tighten Antitrust Laws For Oil Industry

Attorneys general from three states would like to see tighter antitrust laws for petroleum refiners and mandatory increased fuel inventories

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News•May 3, 2002

Court Turns Down Request To Block Mexican Trucks

A federal appeals court in San Francisco has denied an emergency request to block Mexican trucks from gaining further entry into the United States

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News•May 2, 2002

Suspension Problem Leads To International Recall

International Truck and Engine Corp. has recalled more than 1,400 International 4300 trucks

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News•May 2, 2002

AAA: Red-Light Cameras Shouldn’t Replace Sound Traffic Engineering

AAA is recommending that local jurisdictions considering red-light cameras should first apply all practical traffic engineering countermeasures

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News•April 26, 2002

Senate Passes Energy Bill

It is now up to a House-Senate conference committee to iron out differences in the nation’s energy plan

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News•April 24, 2002

Dart Hands Out 3-Million Mile Awards

Dart Transit honored four owner-operators for achieving 3 million accident-free miles

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News•April 24, 2002

<I>USA Today</I> Reports Internal Controversy Over AAA Truck Crash Study

Changes within the nation’s largest auto club and its controversial report on car/truck crashes have drawn the attention of the national media. Wednesday, USA Today reported that AAA is changing, morphing into a travel services powerhouse and away from safety

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