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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 2000

Teamsters: Overnite Supporters Suspected in Bomb Threats

The Teamsters union says it has obtained two police reports that indicate that bomb threats made to Overnite's Memphis, Tenn., terminal came from supporters of the company's anti-union campaign

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 2000

Union Pacific to Investigate Overnite Allegations

Union Pacific will investigate Teamsters allegations of wrongdoing by subsidiary Overnite Transportation after the union called the Bush-Cheney campaign. Vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney sits on the board at UP

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 2000

Teamsters Point to Suspicious Fire at Overnite

A suspicious fire at Overnite's terminal in Tupelo, Miss., is the subject of the latest affidavit filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the ongoing battle between the less-than-truckload carrier and the Teamsters union

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 2000

Kumho Adds Dealer Locator To Web Site

Kumho Tire’s web site (www.kumhotireUSA.com) now features a dealer locator page

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Drivers•by Staff•July 28, 2000

FFE: Profitable Again Despite High Costs

After three consecutive quarters of operating losses, Frozen Food Express Industries is in the black -- but continues to suffer the impact of high fuel costs and the shortage of qualified drivers.

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Equipment•by Staff•July 28, 2000

New Canadian Customs Codes Due Jan. 8

Trucking companies that haven’t already obtained their own Canadian Pre-Arrival Review System identification number should complete the necessary application right away, advises the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 2000

Volvo, Mitsubishi Finalize Partnership

Volvo and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have signed a contract specifying the conditions for Volvo's acquisition of 19.9% of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Co

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 28, 2000

Keller Offers Extreme Driving Videos

J.J. Keller & Assoc. Inc. has released its Extreme 7-Minute Solutions, a new driver training video series focusing on extreme driving conditions

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 27, 2000

Slowing Truck Market Cuts Into Detroit Diesel Sales

Slowing North American demand for heavy duty trucks cut into Detroit Diesel Corp’s second quarter sales and profits, but the company says it’s encouraged by opportunities in other business segments

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 27, 2000

Bandag Profits Up Despite Softening Retread Market

Bandag Inc. reported second quarter 2000 profits of $17.6 million on sales of $249.1 million versus profits of $16.1 million on sales of $252.1 million for second quarter 1999. Chairman and CEO Martin Carver credited the profit increase to “significant operating expense reductions” plus an April price increase that offset rising material costs

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