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Strong Opposition Fails to Stall U.S. Ergonomics Rules

E-commerce, e-banking and e-fulfillment all arrived in 1999, but it was another “e”-word that struck terror into the hearts of trucking companies across the land.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 12, 2000

Year in Review: Ergonomics Standards

E-commerce, e-banking and e-fulfillment all arrived in 1999, but it was another “e”-word that struck terror into the hearts of trucking companies across the land: ergonomics.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 12, 2000

EPA Issues Runoff, Waste Water Rules

Two new clean water rules are likely to have a significant effect on trucking companies’ bottom lines — one that may save money and another that could be costly.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 11, 2000

Ruling May Affect Injury Liability

A revised directive from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration could have an impact on who is liable for workplace injuries at loading docks.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 10, 2000

Bunte Retires From Negotiating

When Arthur H. Bunte Jr. left basketball, he didn't have much to say other than"no comment," but as he stepped down as Trucking Management Inc.'s lead labor negotiation, he had plenty to say.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 6, 2000
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Bunte Takes Himself Out of the Game

When Arthur H. Bunte Jr. left basketball, he didn't have much to say other than"no comment," but as he stepped down as Trucking Management Inc.'s lead labor negotiation, he had plenty to say.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 5, 2000
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Ruling in IRP Case Could Chill Oklahoma’s Registration Climate

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 5, 2000
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Trucking’s Safety Scores Posted on DOT Web Site

A new feature of the Transportation Department’s SafeStat system enables motor carriers to check where they rank on the priority list for federal safety compliance reviews.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 5, 2000

Import Growth Spurs L.A. Port Traffic

The Port of Los Angeles posted a 16.3% increase in container volume in November over the same month in 1998, handling 347,816 units of 20-foot-long cargo containers, port officials said.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 5, 2000

DOT Puts SafeStat Figures On Line

A new feature of the Transportation Department’s SafeStat system enables motor carriers to check where they rank on the priority list for federal safety compliance reviews.

Paul Spillenger | Special to Transport Topics
January 4, 2000