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TCA Announces Top Award Winners

Herald Smith Jr. is this year’s recipient of the Past Chairman’s Award, the highest honor bestowed each year by the Truckload Carriers Association.

March 16, 1999

TCA Growing Despite Concerns

Membership is up at the Truckload Carriers Association, despite some concerns that a plan to make membership contingent upon joining ATA will drive carriers away.

March 15, 1999

Canada Diesel Deal Not Near

Truck diesel engine makers disputed claims by Canadian officials that they were working on a settlement over alleged emissions violations, similar to the one the manufacturers signed with U.S. officials in October.

March 15, 1999

TCA Faces ATA Integration Decision

If all goes as planned March 17, the Truckload Carriers Association will decide on a new vision that will remove the 61-year-old group from the public policy arena and put it on the path toward integration with ATA.

March 15, 1999

TCA Members Urged to Get Online

Get on the Web or get left behind, members of the Truckload Carriers Associations were warned at a Sunday session on how small carriers can take advantage of the Internet.

March 15, 1999

Oregon, Arkansas Could Be Heading Away From Weight-Distance Taxes

Weight-distances taxes were on the legislative burner in two states last week.

March 15, 1999

TMC Meeting to Focus on Technology

The challenge of harnessing technology for better productivity is shaping the content of The Maintenance Council’s annual meeting and equipment exhibition.

March 15, 1999

TNT Logistics Nets Defense Contract

TNT Logistics North America received a $60 million, five-year contract with the Defense Supply Centre in Philadelphia, the company announced.

March 15, 1999

Hoffa Names 7 to Leadership Posts

TT File PhotoWhile waiting for official certification of his election as general president of the Teamsters union, James P. Hoffa’s (pictured) influence is already being felt with his selection of key members of his incoming administration.

March 12, 1999

House Panel Continues Safety Series

The House Ground Transportation Subcommittee will hear from the General Accounting Office and the Department of Transportation’s inspector general at the second hearing in its series of sessions on motor carrier safety.

March 12, 1999