TAEC Voices Support for New ATA
Despite a small but vocal contingent of opponents, there was widespread support for the reorganization efforts of American Trucking Associations at the annual meeting of state trucking association executives.
TAEC Members Back New ATA
Despite some vocal opponents, there was widespread support for the reorganization efforts of American Trucking Associations at the annual meeting of state trucking association executives.
Court Says N.J. Drivers Get OT Pay
A federal court ruling could require New Jersey trucking companies to pay their drivers more for overtime work than a state regulation demanded.
Terminal Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
A disgruntled maintenance worker at a Watkins Motor Lines terminal shot and killed a supervisor and then took his own life.
Worker Claims Harassment Lawsuit Was Met With Threats
Dock worker David Jones is on medical leave from his job at a Yellow Freight System terminal in Minnesota after being awarded more than $1.75 million in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the company.
Warehouse Owner Heads Truck Safety In Connecticut
Anthony D. Portanova is the new deputy commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Motor Vehicles. He will oversee the agency’s Commercial Vehicle Safety, Dealers and Repairers and Auto Crime Investigative divisions.
Emissions Testing Arrives for Chicago-Area Trucks
Gov. George Ryan signed laws that force Chicago-area trucks to undergo annual emissions tests and give trucks greater leeway on portable scales.
Chicago Trucks to Face Smoke Tests
Gov. George Ryan signed laws that force Chicago-area trucks to undergo annual emissions tests and give trucks greater leeway on portable scales.
Oregon Lawmakers Repeal Weight-Distance Truck Tax
Oregon legislators have given in to pressure from truckers and voted to eliminate the state’s 52-year-old weight-distance tax.
Reorganization of ATA is Main Topic for State Association Executives
The leaders of state trucking associations are meeting this week to discuss several industry-related topics, including their comfort level with the restructuring of American Trucking Associations.