Former NLRB Member Criticizes Panel's Decisions

John N. Raudabaugh, a former member of the National Labor Relations Board and now one of its most virulent critics, blasted the board for recent decisions that he contends deprive management and employees of free choice.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 28, 2000
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Teamsters Leader Says Union To Back Productivity Gains

A top Teamsters union official, in what could be a significant turning point in relations with trucking management, pledged to work with trucking companies to increase productivity, improve workplace safety and attract new employees to the industry.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 22, 2000

BTS Considers Changes to Way Flow of Goods Is Measured

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics is considering major changes in the way it measures the flow of goods and materials in the United States.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 22, 2000
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Employee Relations Group Changes Name to Reflect Expansion

The North American Trucking Industrial Relations Association, in a move aimed at helping to expand its membership and broaden its portfolio of employee relations issues, adopted a new name — the North American Transportation Employee Relations Association.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 22, 2000
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USF Holland Sails Smoothly Through Rapid Growth On Code of Conduct

Peter B. Neydon, president of USF Holland, knows the importance of a harmonious business culture in running a successful trucking company.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 22, 2000

NATIRA Changes its Name

The North American Trucking Industrial Relations Association, in a move aimed at helping to expand its membership and broaden its portfolio of employee relations issues, adopted a new name — the North American Transportation Employee Relations Association.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 22, 2000

USF Holland Sails Through Rapid Growth

Peter B. Neydon, president of USF Holland, knows the importance of a harmonious business culture in running a successful trucking company.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 22, 2000

Teamsters to Help Boost Productivity

In what could be a significant turning point in labor-management relations, a top Teamsters union official pledged to work with trucking companies to increase productivity and attract new employees to the trucking industry.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 21, 2000
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Teamsters May Review Election Role

Workplace shootings, driver hours of service, ergonomic regulations and sexual harassment are among the issues on the agenda as trucking’s top labor specialists gather this week for the 14th annual conference of the North American Trucking Industrial Relations Association Nov. 12-15 in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 15, 2000
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Fleets Lash Out at Fees, Practices of Some Towing Companies

A number of trucking companies are fighting back against what they say is the practice by some towing operators of charging excessively high fees and holding freight “hostage” until the bill is paid.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 15, 2000