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Vision Waiver Program Drives On
The federal government’s vision waiver program continues on, despite a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that the waivers do not mean a trucker is "qualified" to drive a commercial vehicle.
July 29, 1999P.M. Executive Briefing - July 29
This afternoon's headlines: CSX opens TransFlo facility in Canada; Sweeping up the roads; and Reality Check: U.S. trucking execs report good business.
July 29, 1999Unions Back I-69 Extension
As opponents rallied against a proposed extension of Interstate 69 from Indianapolis to Evansville, some southern Indiana union members defended the proposal.
July 29, 1999Mass. Enforcing Trailer Permits
Massachusetts may surprise some truckers with a $100 fine as the state continues to require permits for 53-foot trailers.
July 29, 1999A.M. Executive Briefing - July 29
In the news this morning: Preston drivers move on; Overnite agrees to assume Preston's Puerto Rico business; and West Coast port employers, union officials satisfied.
July 29, 1999Teamsters Tap New Chief Lobbyist
The Teamsters have a new chief lobbyist. Mike Mathis, a veteran in the union’s government affairs department, took over as director July 28.
July 28, 1999UPS to Sell Stock to Public in Bid to Boost Acquisitions
The decision by United Parcel Service to sell 10% of its shares to the public — in what analysts said could be the largest initial public stock offering in history — is likely to have a major impact on the global transportation industry.
July 28, 1999Some Truckload Carriers Impose Fuel Surcharges
Some truckload carriers joined their counterparts in the less-than-truckload sector in imposing rate surcharges after the average cost of diesel took another jump.
July 28, 1999Meal Tax Fix Clears Hurdle
A measure to speed the return of the 80% tax deduction for truckers’ meals cleared a hurdle last week as the Senate Finance Committee approved a $792 billion tax-cut bill.
July 28, 1999Emergency Response Coalition Works to Plug Holes in Cellular Network
Jon Charleston didn’t have to die. Trapped in his overturned car in a rural area, he was able to contact 911 using his cellular phone. He didn’t make it, though, because one piece of the emergency response information was missing — his location.
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