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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

TIP Launches Emergency Breakdown Service

TIP ( Transport International Pool) has launched TIPLine, a toll-free number that connects drivers to an in-house emergency repair breakdown service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Breakdown Specialists answer the calls, troubleshooting the problems

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Memorial Rally Held In Maine

The fifth annual Douglas Gentle Memorial Rally was held in August in Houlton, ME, and featured a show and shine tractor contest, truck parade and driving competitions. The annual event, held in the memory of Douglas Warren

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Teamsters Union Files Invasion-Of-Privacy Suit Against CF

The Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit against Consolidated Freightways for invading employees’ privacy rights by installing hidden cameras in bathrooms at CF’s Mira Loma, CA, terminal. The Menlo Park, CA-based carrier has maintained that the cameras

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 6, 2000

GE Capital Combines Intermodal Operations

GE Capital Services, Stamford, CT, has consolidated TIP Intermodal Services and Genstar Container Corp.’s domestic container assets. The new group is called TIP Intermodal Services, headquartered in Devon, PA. As a result of the strategic consolidation, more

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Garage Manager, Technician Win National 76 Sweeps

Bob Johnson, garage manager of Knoxville Travel Center, Knoxville, TN, received an all-expense paid trip to Chicago, $500 cash and a pair of VIP tickets to the Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn concert as grand

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

CVSA Offers Membership To Owner-Operators

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has introduced a new membership category designed to allow owner-operators and fleets with less than 10 vehicles to join the organization. Small fleets and owner-operators can join CVSA for annual dues of

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Drivers•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Gordon Trucking Introduces Internet Site

Gordon Trucking, Pacific, WA, has launched a web side featuring online rate quote forms, sales/customer service listings, equipment specifications and a map with GTI terminals and areas of operation. The site also provides an e-mail directory of

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Ford Adds NGVs To Michigan Fleet

Ford Motor Co., Arlington, VA, expects to add 150 natural gas vehicles to its Southeast Michigan fleet. Ford’s partner in the project is the Michigan Consolidated Gas Co., which will construct a natural gas fueling station and

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Teamsters Union To File Invasion-Of-Privacy Suit Against CF

The Teamsters union says it will file a lawsuit against Consolidated Freightways for invading employees’ privacy rights at CF’s Mira Loma, CA, terminal. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigated the terminal on Sept. 10, after a hidden

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Dryden Oil Products Now Available At Truckstops

Dryden Oil Co.’s line of Drydene oils and lubricants is now available at truckstops. The Baltimore, MD-based company currently offers its products at the Walt Whitman Truck Stop in Philadelphia, PA. Due to overwhelming demand from over-the-road

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