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Truckers Sentenced in Fraud Case

The owners of a Lamar company and two employees have been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit fraud.

February 5, 1999

Kansas Legislators Unveil Plan

The chairman and vice chairman of the Kansas House Transportation Committee have drafted their own transportation plan.

February 5, 1999

More Money for Roads, But . . .

The proposed DOT budget for the next fiscal year calls for more highway spending but allocates most of a $1.5 billion windfall in motor fuel tax revenue to non-road spending.

February 5, 1999

Trucking Safety Debate Is Set

TT PhotoThe congressional debate over motor carrier safety is heating up, with the announcement Wednesday for a series of hearings on the subject. Ground Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-Wis.) (pictured) said the hearings "will take a comprehensive and hard look at motor carrier safety."

February 5, 1999

Commission Keeps Tolling Power

Legislation to limit the Highway Commission’s authority to place toll booths on Interstates failed in committee.

February 5, 1999

Qualcomm Cuts Payroll by 700

Qualcomm Inc. announced it is cutting 700 jobs, or about 6% of its workforce, in response to slow sales and increased competition.

February 5, 1999

Goodyear, Sumitomo Join Forces

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced a global alliance.

February 5, 1999

FedEx Pilots Approve Contract

File PhotoFedEx pilots approved their first contract with the cargo airline on Thursday, 2 1/2 months after backing down from a threatened strike.

February 4, 1999

Shuster: States Should ReapBenefits of Extra Gas Tax Money

The chairman of the House Transportation Committee showed states exactly what they'd get if extra gas-tax money were sent to them instead being spent on other federal programs.

February 4, 1999

Tax Increase for Roads Backed in Poll

TT File PhotoAmericans would support a 1% tax increase to pay for smooth streets with no potholes, a new poll found. A report on infrastructure needs and environmental improvements indicated that 69% of the 800 people surveyed would be "very willing" to pay more in taxes for smoother roads.

February 4, 1999