Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Drivers•by Staff•October 5, 1999

Truck Safety Enforcement Is in Jeopardy

Rep. Frank Wolf wants to put more bite into truck safety enforcement, but his tactics have led to the possibility that enforcement's teeth will be pulled

Read More →
Drivers•by Staff•October 4, 1999

More Mexican Carriers Found Illegally in U.S.

There are more Mexican trucks operating illegally in the U.S. than was previously thought, according to a senior Transportation Department official. And they are significantly less safe than U.S. fleets, he said

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•October 4, 1999

Overnite Calls Teamsters Vote Acceptance Publicity Stunt

The Teamsters union Friday said it would accept Overnite Transportation's offer of a nationwide vote on union representation. But the union attached so many conditions to its acceptance, Overnite says it's just a publicity stunt

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Drivers•by Staff•October 4, 1999

Ryder Announces Technician Recruitment Program

Ryder System is adding a new function to its network of recruiting centers: recruiting technicians

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•October 3, 1999

Teamsters Say They'll Accept Overnite Vote Offer - With Conditions

The Teamsters union said Friday it would accept Overnite Transportation's offer of a nationwide vote on union representation - but only if Overnite agreed to numerous demands

Read More →
Drivers•by Staff•October 3, 1999

Slater Rejects ATA Hours Petition

Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater will not go to extra lengths to publish the scientific studies that are shaping upcoming reforms in the hours of service rules

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Aftermarket•by Staff•October 1, 1999

Truck Owners Sue Engine Makers Over EPA Settlement

More than 100 trucking companies and owner-operators are suing six major diesel engine manufacturers over the emissions consent decree signed between the engine makers and the U.S. government

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•October 1, 1999

Truck Owners Sue Engine Makers Over EPA Settlement

More than 100 trucking companies and owner-operators are suing six major diesel engine manufacturers over the emissions consent decree signed between the engine makers and the U.S. government

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•September 30, 1999

Truckers Prepare For Strike At Ports

Independent truckers at the Seattle and Tacoma ports could walk off the job as early as today

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Aftermarket•by Staff•September 30, 1999

Facing Lower Earnings, Bandag Cutting Jobs

Tire retreader Bandag yesterday announced that it expects its 1999 earnings to be 20% to 25% below current estimates. It blames the drop partly on what it calls Michelin's unfair tactics since the tire manufacturer entered the retread market two years ago

Read More →