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Drivers•by Staff•December 18, 1998

CF Says No Merger

Dec. 18 – After rumors of a merger between LTL giants Consolidated Freightways and Yellow Corp. fed a stock-buying craze earlier this week, CF issued a statement that merger talks were off

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 18, 1998

Freightliner To Upgrade Dealer Computer Systems

Dec. 18 – Moving dealer computer systems to an Internet technology platform is a key element of a new contract Freightliner has signed with debis IT Services North America. Under terms of the five-year agreement, debis will

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 17, 1998

North Carolina Officials To Look At Dangerous Grade

Dec. 17 – A steep grade on Interstate 26 just across the South Carolina line will be the subject of a public meeting next week

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 17, 1998

TCA To Survey Dry Van Drivers

Dec. 17 – Because of the interest shown in the results of the Truckload Carriers Assn. recent survey of refrigerated drivers, TCA will conduct a similar survey of dry van carriers

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 17, 1998

Nebraska Legislator Wants Lower Speed Limits

Dec. 17 – One Nebraska state legislator plans to introduce legislation to lower the interstate speed limit in the eastern part of the state, reports the Lincoln Journal Star

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Drivers•by Staff•December 17, 1998

CF/Yellow Merger Rumored

Dec. 17 – The Journal of Commerce reported Tuesday that rumors of a possible merger between LTL giants Yellow Corp. and Consolidated Freightways Corp. led to heavy trading in both company’s stocks

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 17, 1998

Navistar, Delco Remy Form Remanufacturing Venture

Dec. 17 – Power Investments, a subsidiary of Delco Remy, and Navistar International announced they are forming a joint venture to provide remanufactured engines and component parts

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 16, 1998

Kenworth Unveils Revamped Web Site

Dec. 16 – Kenworth has introduced a new look for its web site, http://www.kenworth.com. The totally upgraded Web site features a new Driver's Information Center, and major categories on Kenworth products, dealers, Total Customer Care Program, Used Truck Locator, news, events and promotions, and history

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Drivers•by Staff•December 15, 1998

More Delays On Hours Of Service Rules

Dec. 15 – New hours-of-service rules remain in the idle mode as the Federal Highway Administration continues to consider a negotiated rulemaking. New proposed rules were expected to be announced in the fall

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 15, 1998

Defense Department Changes Mileage Guides

Dec. 15 – Starting this March, carriers hauling military freight for the U.S. Department of Defense will have to calculate mileage with a new electronic system, the Defense Table of Official Distances

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