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Myers Resigns as Yellow's Chairman

Yellow Corp. Chairman A. Maurice Myers resigned today to become chief executive officer at Waste Management Inc. of Houston.

November 9, 1999

ATA to Fight N.J., N.M. Laws

Trucking’s legal advocacy group voted to fight back against New Jersey’s truck ban and taxes in New Mexico with legal challenges.

November 9, 1999

Light, Medium Truck Makers Go North

Japanese truck makers with established markets in the United States are heading north of the border to battle for sales of urban delivery trucks in Canada.

November 9, 1999

Panel Seeks Fuel Standard Study

The concept of one diesel fuel for the entire country received an endorsement from members of an American Trucking Associations panel, but it wants a study on the matter first.

November 9, 1999

P.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 9

This afternoon's headlines: NLRB files complaint against Saia Motor Freight; Debt fears hit Nissan's truck unit; and Interpool, Inc. reports third quarter results.

November 9, 1999

Engine Coolant Problem Probed

Two companies are still trying to find out why a silicone gasket in the N-14 powerhouse from Cummins Engine Co. is incompatible with Texaco Extended Life Coolant.

November 9, 1999

A.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 9

In the news this morning: Lockout of ILWU idles Vancouver terminals; Canada rejectrs foreign drivers despite shortage; and The Freight Connection announces third quarter results.

November 9, 1999

P.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 8

This afternoon's headlines: White House project aims to make trucks more fuel-efficient; Professional Transportation Group reports third-quarter results; and Price range of UPS' IPO increased.

November 8, 1999

Rep. Wolf Ends Cirillo Probe

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) is no longer pursuing a criminal investigation of Office of Motor Carrier Safety chief Julie A. Cirillo.

November 8, 1999

NTDC Vote Postponed

The expected showdown over who will be allowed to participate in the National Truck Driving Championships was postponed until further input from state trucking associations can be gathered.

November 8, 1999