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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 9, 2000

Exclusive: We Test Drive A Hybrid Electric

Until now, the clean-vehicle focus has centered on alternative fuels such as natural gas. But a new hybrid technology that combines the efficiency of a diesel engine with the cleanliness of electric drive is getting more

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Drivers•by Staff•November 9, 2000

OSHA Revises Ergonomics Proposal

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reportedly revised its controversial ergonomics proposal

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 9, 2000

TA Reports Third Quarter Results

TravelCenters of America yesterday reported a net loss of $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2000, versus net income of $0.1 million for the same period in 1999

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 8, 2000

Preston, Teamsters Settle for $18.9 Million

Preston Trucking and the Teamsters union agreed to an $18.9 million settlement in the Teamsters' suit against the defunct trucking company

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Equipment•by Staff•November 8, 2000

Britain Lowers Taxes on Fuel and Trucks

In an attempt to avoid another nationwide fuel blockade, the British government announced yesterday that it would cut taxes on cars, trucks and some grades of fuel

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Fleet Management•by Staff•November 8, 2000

Truckers Still Frustrated By Savannah Port Delays

A month after a new computer system went into effect at the Port of Savannah, Ga., truckers pulling containers from the port complain the change is still slowing down turnarounds and cutting their income. Oct. 9, the port implemented a new $4 million computer system designed to help handle the increased flow of traffic at the port. But what port officials called a "learning curve" and admitted-to "glitches" resulted in trucks backed u

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 8, 2000

Petro Announces 3Q Results

Petro Stopping Centers, El Paso, Texas, recently announced its operating results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30

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Drivers•by Staff•November 8, 2000

Insurance Companies Can File Certificates Online

Insurance companies and other financial institutions can now file insurance certificates and other federally required motor carrier compliance information via the Internet

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Drivers•by Staff•November 8, 2000

$3.8 Billion Transportation Bond Passed in N.J, Rejected by N.Y.

New York voters rejected a $3.8 transportation bond issue Tuesday, but their New Jersey neighbors overwhelmingly approved a measure that will free up money for roads, bridges and transi

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 8, 2000

Gunite Announces Layoff at Indiana Plant

Gunite Corp., a maker of wheel assemblies for heavy trucks, has laid off a third of its workforce at its Elkhard, Ind., plant thanks to a dramatic downturn in business

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