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Trucking Industry Sees Its Shadow

Whether Punxsuatawney Phil sees his shadow or not, trucking company employees will on Groundhog Day, February 2, during the second National Groundhog Job Shadow Day.

February 1, 1999

Maine Truckers Will Pay a Higher Turnpike Toll Starting Tuesday

After what amounts to a one-day grace period, motorists who drive the Maine Turnpike will have to dig a little deeper to come up with their tolls.

February 1, 1999

Judge Orders UP to Pay Company

A federal judge ordered Union Pacific Railroad to pay "several million dollars" to a New Orleans power company for its inability to deliver contracted coal loads during late 1997 and early 1998.

February 1, 1999

Waiting for OMC's New Boss

Trucking leaders swapped scarce information last week about their new chief regulator, Julie Cirillo (pictured). On Jan. 21, Cirillo was appointed associate administrator for motor carriers at the Federal Highway Administration. Since then, the department has released little information about her views.

February 1, 1999

Arkansas Plans Bond for Roads

The Arkansas Legislature last week began considering a proposed $575 million bond for an Interstate repair program that would be partially financed by a three-cents-per-gallon increase in the state diesel fuel tax.

February 1, 1999

Volvo Reaches Labor Agreement, Says Plant Expansion on Track

Volvo announced the ratification of a six-year contract with the United Auto Workers Union for production and maintenance workers at its New River alley Truck Assembly Plant in Dublin, Va.

February 1, 1999

Judge, Hill Review EPA Decrees

No decisions are expected anytime soon from a federal judge who is reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s settlements with engine manufacturers on emissions testing.

February 1, 1999

Poll: Fuel Buyers Prefer Truck Stops

A new survey, announced at the annual conference of Natso Inc., suggests that fleet managers don’t always practice what they preach.

February 1, 1999

DOT Settles on Transponder Standard

A national standard for transponders moved closer to reality last week when the Department of Transportation announced it would promote a “sandwich protocol†for guiding the design of the technology.

February 1, 1999

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Trucking Trade Secrets Decision

The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld an injunction against a trucking company that was accused by J.B. Hunt Transport Services of raiding its workers and their knowledge of Hunt's business.

February 1, 1999