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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 28, 2000

Dorsey Trailers Shuts Down

Atlanta-based Dorsey Trailers has suspended operations at its three manufacturing plants in order to review its financial options, which could include filing for bankruptcy

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Drivers•by Staff•November 28, 2000

Local Police Can Now Enforce CB Rules

It’s official: Last week, President Clinton signed a law sponsored by Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.) allowing state and local governments to enforce Federal Communications Commission regulations on CB radios. The impetus for the new federal law was complaints of illegal, overpowered CB base stations interfering with commercial broadcast and cordless phone signals.

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Drivers•by Staff•November 28, 2000

Speed Limits on Highway 164 in Wisconsin Back to 55

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reinstalling 55-mph speed limit signs along most segments of Highway 164 in Washington and Waukesha counties this week after the completion of highway construction that had led to a 45 mph limit

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 28, 2000

E-Stamp Dumps Postage Sales for $8 Billion Logistics Marketplace

Saying the “supply chain execution market” will reach $8 billion by 2004, E-Stamp Corp. is closing its 15-month-old online postage operation Dec. 31 to focus on Web-based logistics and shipping

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 27, 2000

Acquisition Should Drive Growth Plans for TravelCenters, Business Magazine Says

The acquisition of TravelCenters of America should fuel the expansion plans of the truckstop chain, according to a report in Crain’s Cleveland Business magazine

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Drivers•by Staff•November 27, 2000

New Character Review for Government Contractors

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget is reportedly poised to issue a final rule that would require government contracting officers to consider compliance with all federal regulations when reviewing companies bidding on government contracts

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 27, 2000

Caterpillar Offers Low Emissions Engines for Regional Use

Caterpillar has announced advanced engines running on an 85% natural gas/diesel dual fuel system and “clean diesel” for use in emissions-sensitive environments

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 27, 2000

Delaware Announces New Weight Law

Beginning January 1, 2001, a new law affecting the registered weight of two-axle and three-axle trucks will go into effect in the state of Delaware

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 27, 2000

Caterpillar Offers Video Training for Fuel Economy

A three-part video training kit to help drivers and owners get top fuel economy by driving and managing assets intelligently will be available from Caterpillar early in 2001

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 27, 2000

Freightliner Opens Cleveland Dealership

Freightliner has opened a SelecTrucks Center in the Cleveland, Ohio, area

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