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FDX-USF Competition Heats Up In Puerto Rico

USFreightways and FDC Corp. insist its just a coincidence. But with recent acquisitions, the game is on between two logistics providers seeking to tap Puerto Rico’s air freight forwarding market.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 17, 1999

Trucking Firms Victimized in Scam

At least five major trucking companies have been victimized in a scam involving fraudulent cash advances in which criminals have targeted Comdata Comchex and TIC check users.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 16, 1999
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Older GPS Units Could Lose Their Way On Aug. 22

As midnight strikes on Aug. 22, some trucking companies may be like Little Bo-Peep — unable to find equipment near and far because of a handicap in old global positioning satellite receivers.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 11, 1999

Some GPS Units Face Rollover Crisis

As midnight strikes on Aug. 22, some trucking companies may be unable to find equipment near and far because of a handicap in old global positioning satellite receivers.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 10, 1999

Landstar Goes With PrePass System

Owner-operators hauling for Landstar System will soon be breezing past certain weigh stations without having to stop for credential checks, thanks to the PrePass program.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 6, 1999

Freight Auctions Go Online

Going once, going twice, sold. Freight contracts are being awarded by an increasing number of companies using an electronic auction process.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 6, 1999

Tough Computers for Trucking

Truckers need computers, but they can be downright brutal with them. So trucking companies are looking for units that can withstand the hostile environment of their industry.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 5, 1999

Lane-Tracking Comes of Age

Staying on the straight — and curved — narrow has long been the truck driver’s most important job, but lane-tracking technology is ready to lend a helping hand.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 5, 1999
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Trucking Is Tough; So Are These Computers

Truckers need computers, but they can be downright brutal with them. Just like the military, trucking companies are looking for units that can withstand the hostile environment of their industry.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 4, 1999
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Look, Ma, No Hands!

Staying on the straight — and curved — narrow has long been the truck driver’s most important job, but lane-tracking technology is ready to lend a helping hand.

Daniel Whitten | Staff Reporter
August 4, 1999