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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 6, 2002

Truck Locator Added to Western Star Web Site

Western Star Trucks has introduced a new Truck Locator function at its web site, www.westernstartrucks.com.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 6, 2002

Teamsters Testify Against Antitrust Exemption

An 86-year-old antitrust exemption for foreign-owned ocean carriers should be repealed because it drives down wages for truck drivers at the nation’s ports, says Teamsters President James P. Hoffa

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 6, 2002

ATA To Fight Tougher Diesel Emissions Rules

The American Trucking Associations has decided to try to convince the federal government to ease up on implementing lower diesel engine emissions regulations set to take effect Oct. 1

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Drivers•by Staff•June 6, 2002

Congress Considering Separate Truckways

A plan introduced Thursday on Capitol Hill would see special truck lanes on interstate highways that would allow longer, heavier trucks but would keep them separated from cars. But the special truck highways would come with a price – tolls

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 6, 2002

Proposed Split Speed Limits In Houston Draw Fire

Trucking interests are up in arms over a proposal to bring the Houston area speed limit for cars back up to 70 mph while leaving trucks at 55

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 6, 2002

Manugistics Buys Digital Freight

Manugistics Group, Rockville, Md., has acquired Digital Freight of Lexington, Ky

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 5, 2002

Digital Directions

“How do I get there?” That’s what drivers ask. In a well-run fleet they get answers. Savvy routing and good directions add to the efficiency of any fleet

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 5, 2002

Trailer Leasing Trends

Cautious fleet managers often choose short-term equipment rental to ease into business expansion. Therefore, we traditionally look to trailer rental companies for signs of good news. But so far this year, the signals are fuzzy

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 5, 2002

The High Cost Of Clean Air

The first indication of the likely costs of the EPA ’02 emissions requirements was revealed in a mid-May letter from Kenworth to its dealers. And the news isn’t good

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 5, 2002

Union Presidents Earn Six-Figure Salaries

Teamsters President James P. Hoffa makes a lot more than the average trucker, but union officials say it’s peanuts compared to the bloated salaries of corporate executives

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