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Drivers•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Rule Comments Could Be Lost In The Mail

The U.S. Department of Transportation has warned that actions taken after last year’s terrorist attacks and anthrax threat may have delayed or even prevented the receipt of comments on some rulemakings and preemption proceedings

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Eaton VORAD To Be Available From All OEMS

2002 will find all North American Class 8 and Medium Duty vehicle manufacturers listing the Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System as a production option on new tractors and straight trucks

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Behind the Fuel Economy Scenes At Kenworth

They look like regular over the road trucks, but the drivers behind the wheel aren't delivering freight -- they're on the road testing design enhancements and fuel economy. It's all part of Kenworth's ongoing research and

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 15, 2002

Overnite Documentary Shown At Film Festival

"American Standoff", a documentary about the Teamster Union's long-running battle with Overnite Transportation, has been selected for the 2002 Sundance Film Festival

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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 15, 2002

OOIDA Files Suit Against Heartland Express For Alleged Leasing Violations

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed another class action suit against a trucking company for alleged violations of the federal leasing regulations

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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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