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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Joe Theismann To Appear At TMTA Trucking Expo

Joe Theismann — former NFL quarterback and ESPN sports analyst - and Grammy award winner Bill Mack will appear at the Texas Motor Transportation Assn. Trucking Expo, Aug. 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•October 6, 2000

ATA Radio Campaign Fights Drowsy Driving

The American Trucking Assns., in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, has launched a series of public service announcements to educate motorists about the dangers of driving drowsy. Awake At The Wheel features public service announcements

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Association To Promote Quality Driver Training

A group of truck driver training schools has formed the Commercial Vehicle Training Assn., a Washington DC-based organization designed to improve training for entry level commercial drivers. The association will offer training programs at more than 30

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Road Condition/Construction Information Available Online

Road Watch America has unveiled a web site of interest to all motorists. Called RWA DIRECT, the free service provides road condition, construction and weather links for all states and most major cities. The site also

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

MakeOver Magic Events For Truck-Driving Women

This year, two of the summer’s biggest truck shows will feature Makeover Magic events. First is the 18th annual Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree in Walcott, July 10-11, to be followed by the Truckers News “Knights of

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Program Involves Fleets, Manufacturers, Truckstops To Cut Air Pollution

The American Trucking Assns. and Engine Manufacturers Assn. have launched a program designed to remind drivers, mechanics, companies and regulators to further reduce truck emissions. On The Road To Clean Air features a nationwide education and training

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Equipment•by Staff•October 6, 2000

OOIDA Urges Clinton To Maintain U.S/Mexico Trucking Restrictions

Congress and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assn. are urging President Clinton to maintain U.S./Mexican trucking restrictions until he can “guarantee the American people that Mexican trucks can and will operate safety in the United States.” More than

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

TIP Trailer Offers Specs On The World Wide Web

TIP (Transport International Pool) is offering trailer specifications on the Internet. National account customers can obtain the specs via the net and can have vehicle registrations faxed to them through the secured, interactive site. Located at http://trailers.ge.com/,

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Petro Stopping Centers Converts To Mobil Diesel Power-Plus

Petro Stopping Centers held ribbon-cutting ceremonies to highlight its conversion of its diesel fuel to offer Mobil Diesel PowerPlus. The conversion, the result of a strategic alliance among Petro, Mobil and Chartwell Investments, will affect all

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Freightliner Truckstop Tour For Owner-Operators

Freightliner Corp. hit the road for a 14-city truckstop tour that will feature the company’s Security Connection program and its new Century Class and Classic XL products. The tour will travel across the United States through

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