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Dynamex, Quick Terminate Merger

Dynamex said Wenesday that it and Quick International Courier had mutually agreed to terminte the agreement by which Dynamex would acquire Quick.

January 20, 1999

Skyway Creates New Business Units

Skyway Freight Systems will establish two new business units: expidited transportation and "fourth party" supply chain services, the company said last week.

January 20, 1999
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Class 8 Truck Sales Smash Record

Sales of Class 8 trucks set a record in 1998, more than fulfilling the promise of a banner year suggested by strong performance in the waning months of 1997.

January 19, 1999
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Hoffa Takeover Delayed By Protest

James P. Hoffa’s formal takeover of the Teamsters is on hold. The court-appointed election supervisor, Michael Cherkasky, is investigating allegations that Mr. Hoffa violated campaign rules in the 1998 rerun election for the union’s presidency and should be barred from holding office.

January 19, 1999
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Unhappy With EPA Decree

They approach the issue from different sides, but trucking interests and environmental groups both are unhappy with the settlement the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice negotiated with diesel engine manufacturers in October to settle claims of Clean Air Act violations.

January 19, 1999

ATA Selects America's Road Team

American Trucking Associations has selected its best of the best of the trucking world — the 1999 America’s Road Team captains.

January 19, 1999
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Let the Hauler Beware

Trucking companies are always looking for more business to bring in income, and one Montana hauler was no exception. However, in not reading the fine print of a contract, the hauler found that its eagerness was costly as part of an alleged broker’s deception.

January 19, 1999
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Miss. Official Tapped for STB

The reshaping of the Surface Transportation Board is continuing with the nomination of the Mississippi transportation commissioner to a three-year term.

January 19, 1999
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Higher Postal Rates Blasted

Truckers and shippers greeted this week’s postal rate increase with scorn, calling for changes in the way the Postal Service does business.

January 19, 1999
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Arkansas Group Goes on Air With Anti-Toll Campaign

Hoping to build public opposition against tolls along three interstate highways, the Arkansas Motor Carrier Association last week launched a double-edged advertising campaign.

January 19, 1999