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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 29, 1999

Hoffa Denies Pattern of Violence

Teamsters President James Hoffa defended the union against charges of violence in its campaign against Overnite Transportation Co

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 28, 1999

Teamsters Overnite Strike Heats Up

An Overnite Transportation driver was pulled out of his truck and beaten up near Overnite's St. Louis terminal Wednesday on the fourth day of the Teamsters strike

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Drivers•by Staff•October 28, 1999

Transit Group Negotiates More Credit

Georgia-based Transit Group announced that it has negotiated a new five-year, $150 million credit facility to support its ongoing acquisition of trucking companies

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Equipment•by Staff•October 28, 1999

Sterling Begins Operations In Mexico

Sterling was launched in its fifth country this week with Sterling de Mexico

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Drivers•by Staff•October 28, 1999

Ergonomics Proposal Pending

As the end of the congressional session approaches, the way is clear for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to publish its long-awaited ergonomics proposal

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Drivers•by Staff•October 27, 1999

OSHA To Enforce Wheel Chock Rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it will enforce regulations requiring the use of wheel chocks to secure trucks and trailers when loading and loading, though it’s not clear who will be responsible

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•October 27, 1999

Large Truck Fatal Crash Rate Lowest Ever

A historic drop in the large truck fatal crash rate is an indication that industry-wide safety education and outreach programs are making their mark, according to the American Trucking Assns

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Equipment•by Staff•October 27, 1999

New Hours Of Service Rules Proposed In Canada

Proposed new hours-of-service rules for Canadian truck drivers includes a maximum 14-hour work day and a cap of 70 hours in any week that can be "reset" after 36 hours off duty, reports Canadian trucking magazine Today's Trucking

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Equipment•by Staff•October 27, 1999

Medium-Duty Truck Makers Push Into Canada

Two makers of medium-duty trucks are making a push into the Canadian market

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Drivers•by Staff•October 27, 1999

J.B. Hunt To Build Phoenix Terminal

Arkansas-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services plans to open a terminal in Phoenix, AZ, to be completed by the first quarter of 2000

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