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TravelCenters Aims to Lure Motorists, Truckers With New Design

The opening of a new prototype truck stop just outside Denver is allowing TravelCenters of America to reposition itself in the marketplace.

July 14, 1999
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N.J. Gets Hazwaste Fee Back

A New Jersey court handed down a surprising decision that reinstates a previously abolished hazardous waste transporter fee — at least for now.

July 14, 1999
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Engine Decrees Remain in Limbo

The consent decrees between the Environmental Protection Agency, the Justice Department and six diesel engine manufacturers remain precisely where they have been for months — in the hands of U.S. District Judge Henry H. Kennedy.

July 14, 1999

Cirillo Puts Safety Before Image

Julie Cirillo, the federal government’s top trucking regulator, wants the industry to know that when it comes to safety, she’s less interested in public perception than in saving lives.

July 14, 1999

Truck Stocks May Make Comeback

Trucking stocks have been pummeled as investors migrate to less-volatile industries. But one investment analyst said conditions may be right for them to soar again.

July 14, 1999

Execs Urge Colleagues to Join ATA

American Trucking Associations Chairman John Wren and more than 100 of ATA's members are on a whirlwind tour of the country, pitching membership in trucking’s largest trade group.

July 14, 1999

Yellow Reinstates Fuel Surcharge

Yellow Freight System, one of the nation's largest general freight carriers, said it will reinstate its diesel fuel surcharge July 14 to offset rising fuel prices.

July 13, 1999

Teamsters Rein in Another Local

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has placed another of its locals in trusteeship, following a bitter month-long strike against a beef processor in Wallula, Wash.

July 13, 1999

Vantage Lands J.B. Hunt Trailer Deal

J.B. Hunt Transport Services will install trailer-tracking devices from Vantage Trailer Solutions on many of its 14,000 trailers over the next two years.

July 13, 1999

Overnite, Teamsters Talks Delayed

Contract talks scheduled to begin Tuesday between Overnite Transportation and the Teamsters union were delayed when the company said it was not prepared to start negotiations.

July 13, 1999