Latest News Updates From Jeff Johnson

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Litigation Could Imperil Road Repairs

The nation’s road builders want to play a part in an environmental lawsuit that could cause highways to go without repairs.

June 2, 1999

U.S., Canada Try to Uncork Border

The United States and Canada have a plan in the works to slash border crossing times for truck drivers.

June 2, 1999

New Offer Holds Off Carhaul Strike

The Teamsters union continued talks with carhauling companies beyond the May 31 deadline after a new offer was presented by company representatives.

June 1, 1999

Add Another 'ATA' in Arkansas

The ranks of the industry associations representing "motor carriers" have taken another hit with the Arkansas Motor Carriers Association changing its name to the Arkansas Trucking Association.

May 27, 1999
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Illinois Lawmakers OK Chicago Smoke Testing

A plan to perform smoke tests on trucks registered in the Chicago area passed the state legislature despite industry opposition.

May 26, 1999
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Oregon’s Ton-Mile Tax Lives On

Oregon legislators rejected a plan to replace the state’s weight-distance tax with a levy on diesel fuel.

May 26, 1999
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American Freightways Rebuilds After Twister

Freight was flowing less than two days after a tornado flattened an American Freightways terminal in Oklahoma City.

May 26, 1999

Illinois Lawmakers OK Chicago Smoke Testing

A plan to perform smoke tests on trucks registered in the Chicago area passed the state Legislature despite industry opposition.

May 26, 1999

More Drivers May Get Vision Waivers

An additional 32 truck drivers with substandard vision in one eye are trying to get commercial driver licenses.

May 25, 1999

American Freightways Rebuilds After Twister

Photo from American Freightways Freight was flowing less than two days after a tornado flattened an American Freightways terminal in Oklahoma City. One of several twisters that ripped through Oklahoma on May 3 totaled the facility, destroying close to 200 trailers and eight tractors.

May 24, 1999