A.M. Executive Briefing - June 20
This Morning's Headlines:
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Court Decision, Mentor's Indictment Mean More Troubles for Hoffa
Teamsters President James P. Hoffa is likely to have a tougher time ridding the union of federal supervision, and improving the union's image due to a pair of setbacks.In New York, U.S. District Judge David N. Edelstein last week turned down the rules that the Justice Department and the union put together for the union's 2001 election; he said that the election rules should be similar to those from the 1991, 1996, and 1998 elections.
The charges claim that Brennan organized a scheme to fund his campaign to be reelected as the union's chief in Michigan; in the alleged scheme, a Detroit union local's executive board doubled board members' Christmas bonuses, after which the extra bonuses were donated to the campaign.
Brennan played a considerable role in getting Hoffa elected to the presidency of the union; the charges could bring about Brennan's expulsion. New York Times (06/20/00) P. A12; Greenhouse, Steven
FedEx Express Expands International Freight Services
Starting July 1, Federal Express is adding door-to-airport,irport-to-airport, and airport-to-door services for international freight coming from or going to the United States.
Five more countries will be added to FedEx International Priority Freight and ten will be added to FedEx International Economy freight, which will provide pre-approved upgraded weight allotments with a maximum 2,200 pounds. The declared value limitation will be up to $100,000. Journal of Commerce Online (06/19/00)
Unionized Nevada Concrete Companies Lock Out Drivers
On June 1, drivers were locked out of southern Nevada's only unionized ready-mix concrete companies, Nevada Ready Mix and CSR America, after weeks of talks. Teamsters in the area turned down the companies' offer that included such concessions as a wage giveback of $2 an hour.Violence has broken out from time to time during the pickets, as strikers became angered at the sight of replacement drivers and the 104-degree heat contributed to the emotional atmosphere. Twelve union members have gone to the hospital, mostly after trucks bumped some demonstrators who would not stop blocking gates June 1. The scene became calmer after the companies received a second restraining order enabling police intervention. ENR (06/19/00) Vol. 244, No. 24; P. 36; Illia, Tony
SmartStop to Unveil New 'Smart Card' for Fuel, Phone Calls, Cash Purchases and More
SmartStop will be showcasing the truck stop industry's first multi-application smart card, a convenient, low cost technology aimed at making truckers' lives easier, at the Rip Griffin Travel Center in Terrell, Texas.The card can be used for on-island fueling, automated scale weighments, cash recharge, cash purchases, and showers, all while capturing loyalty points directly and automatically. Down the road, SmartStop plans to implement efficient funds transfer on the card, as well as Internet access, personal and business telephone calls, and other applications.
The technology, products, and solutions to be displayed in Terrell will be provided by OTI. Universal News Service (06/20/00)
Dillon Transport Implements Eaton FleetAdvisor
In an effort to cut back on paperwork and stay on top of complex delivery windows for bulk asphalt, Dillon Transport of McCook, Ill., has purchased FleetAdvisor Systems, a complete logistics and fleet management system. Along with a vast array of other features, FleetAdvisor will bring its quick, dependable satellite communications service to Dillon and ideally take some of the pressure off the company in such a time-sensitive industry. Business Wire (06/19/00)Compiled by Transport Topics staff and INFORMATION, INC. © 2000
