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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 8, 1999

Trucker Lawsuit Against Engine Makers Closer

Truck owners are getting close to filing a lawsuit against engine makers over last year's multimillion-dollar settlement with the federal government on emissions

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 7, 1999

California Company Tests Cleaner Diesel

A new fuel could cut pollutants that help create smog without reducing the number of miles a gallon gets, a Los Angeles-based oil company says

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Drivers•by Staff•April 7, 1999

Deadline Passed, But Interstate Tolls Not Dead

The March 31 deadline has come and gone for states to apply for a federal pilot program that lets them put tolls on existing interstates, and it appears no states applied. But industry observers say that doesn't mean highway users can breathe a sigh of relief

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Drivers•by Staff•April 6, 1999

FHWA Grants Vision Waivers

The Federal Highway Administration has gone ahead with plans to issue waivers to 23 truck drivers who do not meet federal vision requirements

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 6, 1999

Flying J Opens First New Jersey Location

Flying J has opened its first travel plaza in New Jersey, in Carney's Point on I-295

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 6, 1999

Volvo, Mitsubishi Partner For Medium-Duty

Sweden's Volvo AB will jointly develop trucks with Japan's Mitsubishi, according to the Tokyo-based Sankei newspaper — a move some believe could mean an acquisition is in the works

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 6, 1999

Dixie Expands In Illinois

Dixie Management Group has acquired LaSalle/Peru Auto/Truck Stop, located at I-80 and I-39 in north central Illinois. This creates the sixth Dixie Truckers Home location in the eastern United States, doubling the size of the growing chain in three months

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 5, 1999

Teamsters Charge Overnite With Unfair Labor Practices

The Teamsters union filed a national unfair labor practices charge against Overnite Transportation for allegedly violating the National Labor Relations Act

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 5, 1999

Michigan Tester May Have Sold Road Tests

The Michigan Secretary of State is investigating a private driver's license exam center accused of selling passing grades to people who did not even take road tests — including commercial driver's licenses

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 5, 1999

Arkansas Senate Modifies Trucker Fine Bill

The Arkansas Senate Transportation Committee has modified House Bill 1842, which increases fines for speeding truckers

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