Dana to Sell Hydraulics Unit

Dana Corp. says it will sell its Gresen hydraulic operations as a part of its overall strategic plan “to divest nonstrategic and nonperforming operations."

August 2, 1999

I-295 South in R.I. Closed to Trucks

The Rhode Island Trucking Association reports that the southbound lanes of I-295 south of Exit 10 had been closed to all truck traffic due to problems with a bridge in Cumberland.

July 21, 1999

Another Guilty Plea in CDL Scandal

Another figure involved in the state’s commercial driver license scandal pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to issue CDLs and funneling illegal funds into campaign contributions.

July 20, 1999

Firms Warn of Lower Earnings

Ryder Systems and Frozen Food Express Industries cautioned investors that second-quarter earnings would be below those for the same period in 1998.

July 16, 1999

Delayed Ohio Turnpike Work Creates Rest Area Jams

Chronic construction on the Ohio Turnpike is creating long lines at rest stops for trucks and passenger vehicles alike, and delays in the roadwork mean no relief anytime soon.

June 17, 1999

N.J. Troopers Find More Violators at Higher Speed

Drivers are doing just a little too much when it comes to speeding on certain stretches of New Jersey highways. State Police records show that in the last year, since the speed limit was increased to 65 mph on certain roads in the state, troopers wrote the most tickets to drivers traveling between 10 and 19 mph above the 65-mph limit.

June 17, 1999

Canada Honors Trucker During Transportation Week Observance

Among the activities during the 30th annual Ontario National Transportation Week was the presentation of awards to several Canadians, including a posthumous honor given to a trucker who died while trying to save others.

June 15, 1999