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ATA 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, 1998
To retread or not to retread, that is the question. For some maintenance managers, the debate between purchasing new tires or retreads is constant.
UPS 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, 1998New York Sets Up Smoke Testing
New York becomes the 15th state to authorize smoke testing for heavy vehicles, with roadside and annual inspections set to begin next year.
October 21, 1998Fall Ushers in Chain Season
The Colorado Motor Carriers Assn. reminds truckers that it is time to start carrying chains or cables. Failure to do so could result not only in being stuck in the snow, but hefty penalties, too.
October 21, 1998