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Rep. Wolf Vows To Pursue Shift
Rep. Frank Wolf will not give up his campaign to move jurisdiction over trucking’s most important federal agency, the Office of Motor Carriers, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. t a Capitol Hill press conference Oct. 21, the Virginia Republican vowed to resurrect the idea next year. (Wolf is on left.)
October 23, 1998
Brian Antonellis of Fleet Advantage and TMC General Chairman Radu Mihai discuss the urgent need for targeted training programs for heavy-duty technicians that build a capable, future-ready workforce.Â
Office of Motor Carriers Stays Put as 1999 Spending Bill Is Enacted
In passing the $520 billion spending bill that will keep the federal government going until next October, Congress last week left the Office of Motor Carriers sitting where it is, under the Federal Highway Administration’s wing.
October 23, 1998ATA Convenes New Era
The road to the 21st century for American Trucking Associations begins this week in New Orleans. More than 4,250 industry executives and their spouses are expected to attend the 1998 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition and witness the beginning of a new era for the trucking federation.
October 23, 1998UPS Invests in Software Firm
United Parcel Service will invest in TanData Corp. and jointly market transportation software designed to make it easier for companies to conduct electronic commerce.
October 23, 1998EU Drafts 48-Hr. Work Week
European Union truck drivers will be limited to a 48-hour work week if a proposal now being drafted by the European Commission in Brussels becomes law.
October 23, 1998Ship Lines Eye Pacific Rate Hike
With container ships operating at maximum capacity since spring, Pacific Ocean freight rates may go up 20% to 40% in the contract year beginning next May.
October 23, 1998P.A.M. to Acquire Decker Assets
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Tontitown, Ark., agreed to acquire assets of Decker Transport of Riverdale, N.J., for an undisclosed amount of cash.
October 22, 1998Transportation Components Inc. Moves to Consolidate Parts Business
Transportation Components Inc., Houston, acquired three companies as part of its strategy to consolidate the heavy-duty truck parts industry.
October 22, 1998Freight President Comes From Jevic
Family-owned NFI Industries departed from tradition and appointed William F. English president of its truckload carrier, National Freight, based in Waxahachie, Texas.
October 22, 1998Jubitz Corp. Names Executive VP
Jubitz Corp. promoted Larry Bauman to executive vice president of its Jubitz Truck Stop and Jubitz Tire & Retreading divisions. He will be responsible for strategic planning for both units.
October 22, 1998