Latest News Updates From Daniel L. Whitten

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ATA Asks Congress for Timely Relief

American Trucking Associations President Walter B. McCormick Jr. asked for immediate help for a trucking industry battered by soaring diesel fuel prices, in testimony before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 24.

March 1, 2000
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Feds, Industry Argue Over Use of Black Boxes

The debate over placing so-called black boxes on trucks is ready to heat up, but the dialogue isn’t likely to go anywhere until someone spells out what the devices should do.

March 1, 2000
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Big Rig Convoy Rolls Into Washington

An estimated 250 truckers in their trucks and bobtails descended on the federal seat of power last week to voice their frustration with skyrocketing diesel costs and to show solidarity over issues plaguing owner-operators.

March 1, 2000

Organizers Woo Independent Truckers

Owner-operators are raising a ruckus across North America — and getting noticed by at least three organizing campaigns.

March 1, 2000

Feds, Industry Argue Over Black Boxes

The debate over placing so-called black boxes on trucks is ready to heat up, but the dialogue isn’t likely to go anywhere until someone spells out what the devices should do.

February 29, 2000

ATA Asks Congress for Fuel Relief

American Trucking Associations President Walter B. McCormick Jr. took trucking's case to Congress last week, asking a Senate committee for immediate help with the current diesel fuel price crisis.

February 28, 2000

Driver Pay Raises May Pinch Benefits

A number of truckload carriers have raised pay for their drivers in recent months, but researchers say these increases could take a bite out of benefits.

February 24, 2000
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Driver Pay Raises May Pinch Benefits

Nearly 30% of surveyed truckload carriers raised pay for their drivers an average of 4 cents a mile in the past three months, according to the latest report from Signpost Inc.

February 23, 2000
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Parking Lot Connector PNV Sets Kiosks at Truck Stops

PNV Inc., whose cable TV and phone hookups are popping up in parking lots, is now offering Internet kiosks inside truck stops.

February 23, 2000

PNV Sets Up Internet Kiosks

PNV Inc., whose cable TV and phone hookups are popping up in parking lots, is now offering Internet kiosks inside truck stops.

February 23, 2000