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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•April 4, 2003

Driving Rigs Safely in a Construction Zone--Watch for 'Zippers'

They're back. Those long lines of orange barrels, constricting rows of concrete walls, and diamond-shaped "Road Work Ahead" signs have popped up again all along the highways and byways we travel every day. With their arrival comes increased traffic congestion and the temptation by some drivers to take unnecessary and unsafe chances behind the wheel.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•April 3, 2003

TCA's Safety, Security Meeting is May 18-20

The Truckload Carriers Assn.'s (TCA) Safety and Security Division Meeting takes place May 18-20 at the Bay Point Marriott in Panama City, Fla., with a number of high-ranking speakers on tap

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 3, 2003

Cummins Electronic Feature Improves Fuel Economy

Cummins now offers Load-Based Speed Control (LBSC), an electronic feature on ISX and ISM engines that is designed to help drivers improve fuel economy.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•April 3, 2003

SARS Virus Threatens Asian Imports

The SARS virus has begun to slow economic activity in Asian economies, says Newport Communications' senior economist Jim Haughey.

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Drivers•by Staff•April 3, 2003

USFreightways Seeks Name Change to USF

USFreightways Corp. is asking its shareholders to change its name to USF Corp

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Drivers•by Staff•April 3, 2003

New Penn Wins Outstanding Carrier Award

New Penn Motor Express Inc., Lebanon, Pa., recently received the Outstanding Carrier Award Chanel Inc

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 2, 2003

Parts Distributor Takes Its Heavy Duty Training Program on the Road

FleetPride Inc., a heavy-duty trucking industry aftermarket parts distributor, is taking its FleetPride NationWide training tour on the road -- to technicians in the field

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 2, 2003

TCA Hosts Independent Contractor Audioconference

"Independent Contractor Leasing -- Avoiding The Pitfalls" is the title of an audioconference scheduled next week, sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Assn.'s Truckload Academy

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 2, 2003

SKF, Chicago Rawhide Announce Harley Winners

SKF and Chicago Rawhide have announced the winners of their Heavy-Duty Cash/Harley-Davidson contest.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•April 2, 2003

Air Road Express Wins Fleet Safety Award

Great West Casualty Co., as part of the 2002 National Fleet Safety Awards Program, has presented Air Road Express Inc. a Platinum Award.

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