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Drivers•by Staff•October 15, 2001

States Looking At Tougher Driver Restrictions

Some tates are calling for tougher commercial driver rules following revelations in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks about a perceived laxness in the country’s oversight of truck drivers

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 15, 2001

Eaton Posts Third Quarter Profit

Eaton Corp. reported third quarter net income, before unusual items, of $47 million versus $77 million for the same period in 2000

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 15, 2001

A Tale Of Two Owner-Operators: Surviving The Downturn

Scott Breon is definitely feeling the economic pinch. The owner-operator from State College, Pa., reported that load availability is down and his deadhead miles are up. He’s seen rates going west drop as low as 65 cents. Fuel is expensive. So are some other costs, like taxes and tolls

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 15, 2001

Carey Acquitted

Former Teamsters President Ron Carey was acquitted Friday of perjury charges during the investigation of illegal diversion of union funds to his 1996 re-election campaign

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Drivers•by Staff•October 12, 2001

Wyoming Improves Road Report

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has expanded its winter Road Report service

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Drivers•by Staff•October 12, 2001

Atlas World Group Expects Record Year

Atlas World Group, Evansville, Ind., is projecting another record year

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•October 12, 2001

Driver In Explosives Wreck Cited For Log Book Violations

The driver involved in a heavily publicized wreck of a truck loaded with federal munitions has been cited for having a fraudulent log book

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 12, 2001

Cummins Westport-Led Teams Win Natural Gas Research Grants

Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins and Canadian-based Westport Innovations, announced that teams led by Cummins Westport won $778,000 in government funding for two separate U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored projects involving medium and heavy duty natural gas vehicles

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 12, 2001

Temporary Driver Staffing Firm Introduces Permanent Placements

TLC Transportation Staffing, a company that offers temporary and long-term contract truck drivers, is offering permanent placement of qualified drivers through its new headhunter program

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 12, 2001

Freightliner Announces Massive Restructuring

DaimlerChrysler today announced a comprehensive restructuring program for Freightliner designed to return the company to sustainable profitability, including plant closings, layoffs, halving the number of chassis platforms, overhauling its parts strategy, streamlining used truck operations, pursuing vocational markets, revamping pricing and residual agreements, and cutting overhead costs

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