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Drivers•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Congressional Report Says Mexican Border Needs Work

Although relatively few Mexican carriers are expected to initially operate beyond the commercial zones once the United States fully opens its highways to cross-border trucking, the Department of Transportation nevertheless has plenty of work to d

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 15, 2002

ATA Survey Documents Hike In Insurance Costs

Liability insurance for trucking companies jumped by nearly a third last year, with even higher increases for those renewing after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and yet higher prices for umbrella coverage

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Drivers•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Heartland Reports Record Profits

In a year when many trucking companies are facing a tide of red ink or going out of business altogether, Heartland Express, Coralville, Iowa, reported record profits for 2001

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Drivers•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Simon Struggles To Return To Profitability

Simon Transportation Services, Salt Lake City, had increased revenues for the fourth quarter compared to last year, but higher losses

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 4, 2002

The Power And The Glory

The deadline is almost upon us. From October this year, over-the-road heavy duty diesel engines will be meeting an accelerated EPA requirement for reductions in emissions

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•January 4, 2002

The Sleep That Kills

A driver who just logged eight hours of sleep is pulling over for naps every two hours. Another driver is worried about an increasing tendency to nod off while he's driving. An owner-operator behind the wheel

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Equipment•by Staff•January 4, 2002

Mexican Border To Open To Long-Distance Trucking

The Mexican border is going to open to long-distance trucking, but not this month as President Bush had originally hoped. After months of wrangling over the details, Congress last month ordered the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to install tough entry rules, which will take until the middle of the year to put in place

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 4, 2002

Rand McNally Offers RouteTools Software For Small Fleets

Rand McNally has unveiled its new RouteTools Small Fleet Edition routing software for fleets with up to 25 trucks

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 4, 2002

Goetz Sr. Assumes NATSO Chairmanship

James B. Goetz will lead the truckstop organization NATSO this year as chairman

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 4, 2002

Vista Insurance Rolls Out Transportation Division

Vista Insurance Partners, a wholesale insurance broker, has launched a new division devoted to transportation, especially trucking

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