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Drivers•by Staff•October 2, 2000

HOS Roundtables: Sleeper Berths, Driver Communications

Most of what’s being said at the hours of service roundtables has already been said before. What’s new is that the people affected by the proposal are getting an open-ended opportunity to air their concerns and to engage the rule-writers in discussion

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 30, 2000

Truckers' Group Rallies for Fuel Boycott

A group of truckers and supporters of trucker's issues is calling for a national protest over high fuel prices because they feel the lobbying effort on behalf of the mandatory fuel surcharge legislation for truckers isn’t strong enough

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 30, 2000

Oak Grove 70 Truckstop Holds Jamboree

The Oak Grove 70 Truckstop, located at I-70 Exit 28 in Oak Grove, MO, held its third annual Truckers Jamboree last week

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 29, 2000

CVSA Expands Inspection Seminar Program

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has expanded its inspection familiarization seminar schedule for fleet operators, adding three new seminars through the rest of the year

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Equipment•by Staff•September 29, 2000

UK Acts to Defuse Further Fuel Protests

A special task force Friday announced a deal binding oil companies, trade unions and police to ensure regular fuel supplies if protesters demanding lower fuel taxes try to resume blockades

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 29, 2000

Navistar Moves Headquarters to Chicago Suburb

Navistar International Corp. is planning to move its world headquarters into a new six-story office building in west suburban Warrenville, Ill

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Drivers•by Staff•September 29, 2000

Ban on Truck Parking Set Aside in Charleston

Despite protests from citizens angry over loud noise, exhaust, and street damage, truckers living in Charleston, S.C., can continue to park their rigs at home for the rest of the year

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 29, 2000

Truck Sales: Down This Year & Next, Will Rebound 2002

The demand for new trucks and buses will continue to ease through this year and next, then start a steady pace of expansion in 2002, predicts Economic Planning Associates

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Drivers•by Staff•September 29, 2000

I-95 Lanes Shut Down This Week in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Transportation will be shutting down lanes on I-95 near the Springfield Interchange this week to work on a massive reconstruction project on what has become known as the "Mixing Bowl.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 29, 2000

Congress Recesses Without HOS Deal

Although the consumer press is reporting that a compromise deal on Capitol Hill would delay the hours of service proposal, Congress recessed yesterday afternoon without making it official. According to published reports, new hours of service rules will be put off for at least a year under negotations to resolve differences between Senate and House versions of transportation spending bills -- but research and comments will be allowed to continue

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