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Truck Stop Operators Launch ‘Park Safe’ Effort, Counter Critics

A $130,000 annual tax bill was eating into Daniel Tri’s profits, so he decided to sell a third of his Star Fuel Centers property to a developer.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2000
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Natso Members Have Interest in Hours Rules

Natso Inc., a trade organization of truck stop owners, has taken sides with the trucking industry in opposing a reduction in driving hours for big rig drivers, but not all of the association’s members agree.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2000
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Second Suit Against UPS Alleges Insurance Offense

Two United Parcel Service customers are suing the package delivery giant, claiming that they were charged too much to insure their packages.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2000
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Celadon to Post Discounts From Suppliers on the Web

Celadon Group is launching a business-to-business Web site that the company has tailored to provide small and medium-size trucking companies with the kind of volume price discounts that big carriers have enjoyed for years.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2000

Celadon to Post Supplier Discounts

Celadon Group is launching a business-to-business Web site tailored to provide small and medium-size trucking companies with the kind of volume price discounts that big carriers get.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2000

FMCSA Extends Paperless Log Deadline

Not willing to give up on its pilot program for paperless hours-of-service logs, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended the deadline for carrier participation.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 15, 2000

Natso to Launch Parking Campaign

Truckers often complain of a lack of parking along the nation's highways, but Natso says there are plenty of spaces and plans to roll out a public service campaign to help truckers find them.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 14, 2000

Natso Takes Interest In Hours Debate

Natso Inc., a trade organization of truck stop owners, has taken sides with the trucking industry in opposing a reduction in driving hours for big rig drivers, but not all of its' members agree.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 11, 2000

Volvo Unveils Diesel-Electric Truck

A Volvo truck powered by a hybrid electric engine will be the first to hit the road under the U.S. Army’s 21st Century Truck Initiative.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 10, 2000
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Ford, UPS Forge Logistics Alliance

Ford Motor Co. has enlisted the logistics arm of United Parcel Service to oversee its delivery network, a deal the auto maker hopes will reduce by up to 40% the time it takes to deliver vehicles to dealers and customers and help it cut costs.

Daniel L. Whitten | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2000