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Slater Seeks Funding for Safety
Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater continued his defense of the Department of Transportation’s handling of motor carrier safety at a March 4 congressional hearing.
March 12, 1999DOT Reviews HazMat Oversight
The Department of Transportation has launched a review of the federal government’s oversight of hazardous materials transportation.
March 12, 1999U.S. Wants to Tax Trucks at Border
TT File PhotoThe U.S. wants to slap a levy on transport trucks that carry billions of dollars a day in goods across the Canada-U.S. border.
March 11, 1999Does CDL Testing Need a Tune Up?
The commercial driver license is under scrutiny as researchers and government officials consider giving it a tune up..
March 11, 1999Ark. Senate Tax Panel Endorses Fuel Tax Hike, Truck Levy Not Debated
The Arkansas Senate tax panel has endorsed a House road bill that would raise fuel taxes to imporive the state's roads..
March 11, 1999Ryder Logistics Testing Waters
Stocking and shipping competing products may become a reality if Ryder Integrated Logistics’ test of such a system is successful this year.
March 11, 1999Union Rallies Outside Caterpillar
In action reminiscent of past labor strife, about 100 United Auto Union workers rallied outside Caterpillar's headquarters to protest the company's efforts to avoid the paying of back pay raises.
March 11, 1999Companies to Market All-in-One Card
SmartStop Inc. and T-Check formed a partnership to create a new “smart card” that will provide access to a variety of services.
March 11, 1999DaimlerChrysler Breaks Nissan Talks
DaimlerChrysler has broken off talks with Nissan Motor to acquire a stake in the Japanese company's truck and car manufacturing business.
March 10, 1999No Quick Fix for Safety Program
TT File PhotoThe federal motor carrier safety program is broken, critics say. And it seems everyone has an idea on the best way to fix it. The DOT’s inspector general is developing recommendations on truck safety while reviews continue. br clear=all>
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