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Drivers•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Hours-of-Service Changes Could Harm Private Carriers

Proposed new hours-of-service rules will harm private carriers and could "completely change the fundamentals of transportation in the United States as they exist today," says National Private Truck Council President John McQuaid

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Summer TMC Meeting Set For Tucson

The Maintenance Council’s annual summer meeting will be held June 12-14 at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, AZ. Topics of discussion will include “What’s Happening to Engine Cooling Systems,” “Fuel Management Strategies” and “Special Government/Industry

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Drivers•by Staff•April 26, 2000

GSA Revises Rules for Hauling Government Freight

The General Services Administration has finalized revisions to its transportation management policy aimed at cutting costs and making the rules easier to understand

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Supreme Industries Posts Record First Quarter

Specialty truck body manufacturer Supreme Industries reported first quarter 2000 net income of $2.8 million on revenues of $71.8 million, both records. Net income for first quarter 1999 was $2.4 million on revenues of $56.4 million. "Business

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Transettlements, eShip Link Up

A major supplier of traditional EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) services has linked up with an Internet newcomer to offer a complete Internet-based transportation management system

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Fleet Management•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Court Will Expedite Rail Merger Petition

The D.C. Circuit Court has promised to expedite review of an appeal to stay the railroad merger moratorium imposed by the Surface Transportation Board. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad filed the appeal after the STB announced

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Paccar Shines in First Quarter, Hints At Acquisitions

Paccar did well in the first quarter, posting record sales and earnings, but is looking at possible acquisitions to solidify its position in the world truck market

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Smart Tags Get New Owner

A promising supply chain technology called Intellitag is about to change hands. TransCore, Inc. announced plans to acquire Amtech Transportation Systems from UNOVA Inc. Amtech includes Intermec Technologies which owns the promising RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

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Drivers•by Staff•April 26, 2000

P.A.M. Transportation Has Solid Quarter

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Tonitown, AR, has reported net income of $2.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, compared to net income of $2.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. Revenues for the

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Drivers•by Staff•April 26, 2000

Overnite In The Black For First Quarter

Despite an ongoing Teamster protest, Overnite Transportation Co., Richmond, VA, was in the black in the first quarter

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