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Aftermarket•by Staff•August 1, 1999

Volvo, Petro Finalize Deal

Volvo Trucks North America announced the acquisition of an ownership interest in Petro Stopping Centers, a deal first announced in March

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Equipment•by Staff•August 1, 1999

Brazilian Truckers End Strike

Brazilian truckers Thursday agreed to end a four-day strike after the government promised to suspend a planned hike in tolls, improve federal highways and work on a separate points system for truckers

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Drivers•by Staff•July 29, 1999

Federal Ruling Could Mean Overtime Pay For Drivers

A federal court decision spells big trouble for some New Jersey-based truckers. A 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires all New Jersey carriers to pay drivers time-and-a-half for each hour over 40 worked in any one week

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Drivers•by Staff•July 28, 1999

New Illinois Tollway Boss Says Brace For Toll Increases

The new chairman of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is telling people to brace themselves for toll increases needed to pay for improvements to the aging tollway system

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 1999

Jubitz Plans Major Expansion

Jubitz Truckstop, Exit 307 off I-5 in Portland, OR, began a full-scale expansion and renovation June 30

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 1999

Volvo Trucks Receives Advertising Award

The New York American Marketing Assn. has honored Volvo Trucks North America with a 1999 EFFIE advertising award. Volvo received a bronze EFFIE in the Automobiles/Vehicles category for its 1998 Super Bowl commercial and accompanying promotion. The

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 1999

Comdata, Pacific Pride To Develop Automated Fueling Equipment

Pacific Pride Services and Comdata have announced an agreement to develop new automated fueling equipment, known as SmartLock, which will be used throughout the Pacific Pride Commercial Fueling System. This equipment will be designed to accept the

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 1999

California Approves Lift Axles For Overweight Vehicles

California now allows lift axles on trucks that weigh more than highway-legal weights

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 28, 1999

DOT Gives No-Zone Program a Positive Report

The U.S. Department of Transportation's effort to teach car drivers how to share the road with trucks is paying off, according to a department analysis

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 1999

Proposed Georgia Truck Stop Dealt Zoning Blow

Planners of a proposed truckstop in Conyers, GA, failed to win a zoning change needed to build the facility at I-20 and Sigman Road

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