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At 100, Mack Trucks Is Older Than the Bulldog
The bulldog has come to symbolize Mack trucks, but it also embodies the characteristics of tenacity and ruggedness that drove the company’s founding brothers to create a durable legacy.
March 1, 2000Proposed DOT Budget Takes Flak
The Department of Transportation’s proposed $55 billion budget for 2001 is running into opposition on Capitol Hill because of proposals to increase user fees and redirect fuel tax money for non-highway uses.
March 1, 2000FMCSA Sets Sights on Safety Goals
A trickle of details has begun to appear on how the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration plans to cut the number of truck-related fatalities in half within the decade.
March 1, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Mar. 1
This afternoon's headlines: Ariz. town throw up roadblock to CANAMEX Corridor; Report finds U.S. Customs tougher on private couriers than USPS; and Truck tolls raised on two Delaware River bridges.
March 1, 2000Organizers Woo Independent Truckers
Owner-operators are raising a ruckus across North America — and getting noticed by at least three organizing campaigns.
March 1, 2000STB to Look at Rail Mergers
A Surface Transportation Board hearing will bring together numerous parties in discussing railroad issues, especially the recent tide of mergers and their effect on service.
March 1, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - Mar. 1
In the news this morning: Clinton still mulling release from national oil reserve; Engine brake bill passes Colarado House; and UPS allies with Hong Kong firm.
March 1, 2000Feds, Industry Argue Over Black Boxes
The debate over placing so-called black boxes on trucks is ready to heat up, but the dialogue isn’t likely to go anywhere until someone spells out what the devices should do.
February 29, 2000UPS Considers Lawsuit in Canada
United Parcel Service is threatening to sue the Canadian government for favoring Canada Post’s courier services and contravening North American Free Trade Agreement regulations.
February 29, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 29
This afternoon's headlines: Researcher warns drayers may flee 'sweatshop' conditions at ports; South Florida dump truck drivers return to work; and Rail ramp to reduce truck traffic at Port of Houston.
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