Knights Help Bankroll New Firm
The owners of Knight Transportation, one of the most successful truckload carriers in the country, are backing a new logistics company headed by three former Schneider Logistics executives.
June 1, 1999Trucking Watches ADA Cases
Oral arguments were heard before the U.S. Supreme Court April 27 and 28 in three cases that could change the way the Americans with Disabilities Act is enforced.
June 1, 1999Ad Prompts Uproar, Apology
Trucking industry leaders received an apology from KMPG after the auditing firm ran a disparaging newspaper ad dominated by a large truck.
May 28, 1999OSHA Won't Appeal CCP Ruling
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration decided not to fight for its "voluntary" compliance program that was struck down by a federal court.
May 28, 1999Carhaul Strike Deadline Looms
Fears of a Teamsters strike against major carhauling companies grew as the May 31 contract deadline approached.
May 26, 1999Bill Would Speed Up Texas Trucks
A bill to remove the speed limit differential between cars and trucks in Texas was approved by both houses of the state legislature. Now all that remains is for some differences between the two bills to be worked out and Gov. George W. Bush to sign it.
May 25, 1999Virginia Brothers Suspected Of Killing Truck Driver
Police suspect two brothers are responsible for the murder of a trucker who has been missing since late April.
May 24, 1999Longshore Workers Open Contract Talks
Negotiations began May 18 in San Francisco between the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
May 21, 1999Illinois Trucker Linked to Scandal Loses License
A truck driver who has been linked to a bribery scandal involving state commercial driver licensing facilities lost his license after ignoring a judge's order to undergo the test again.
May 20, 1999