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Teamsters Budget Back in Black

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters reported a balanced budget in 1998 for the first time in four years, according to audited financial statements released by the union.

October 13, 1999
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Fatality Reduction Keynotes International Safety Seminar

The second International Large Truck Safety Symposium brought together more than 150 motor carriers, federal officials and safety advocates to find ways to make the industry safer.

October 13, 1999
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Former Transport Topics Editor Bill Odlin Dies

William S. Odlin Jr., a former editor-in-chief of Transport Topics, died Oct. 5 from cancer of the esophagus. The 82-year-old native of Washington, D.C., was born and died at Georgetown Hospital.

October 13, 1999
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UPS Offering Customers Free Access to Web Sites

Looking to expand its electronic business, United Parcel Service is offering customers free Internet connections to its shipping and information Web sites.

October 13, 1999

Low Pay May Hurt Truckload Firms

Trucking companies have shot themselves in the foot by failing to improve driver wages sooner, a consultant to the industry warned at a recent transportation conference.

October 13, 1999

A.M. Executive Briefing - Oct. 13

This Morning's Headlines: Judge Orders Teamsters, Wawa Back in Court; Signatures Turned in on Gas Tax Measure Challenge; and Canadian Deregulation Ushered In Troubling Era for Truckers.

October 13, 1999

Booming Trade Challenges Ports

The good news for maritime ports is that business is booming; the bad news is that business is booming, which leaves many officials somewhat overwhelmed by the challenges before them.

October 13, 1999

P.M. Executive Briefing - Oct. 12

This Afternoon's Headlines: FHWA Intends to Grant 40 More Vision Exemptions; Oregon Republicans Split on Anti-Gas Tax Measure; and iFLEET Pioneers Use of Internet for Fleet Industry.

October 12, 1999

FedEx CEO to Retire

Theodore L. Weise is stepping down as chief executive of Federal Express Corp. after 28 years with the world's leading overnight package delivery service.

October 12, 1999

EPA Unveils New Emissions Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency last week proposed phase one of its plan to drastically curtail truck pollution within the next decade.

October 12, 1999