June/July 1999

 

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News

Ohio Lawmakers Stonewall Speed Limit Bill
New legislation will propose a test


Texas Uniform Speed Bill Signed into Law
Split speed limits eliminated on most highways

Parking on Oregon On-Ramps
Truckers blamed for garbage, damage

Mineta's Task Force
Blue ribbon panel addresses industry woes

INDUSTRY NEWS
OMCHS Safety Action Plan
OOIDA urges reconsideration

Canada News

Speed Limit Update

Editor's Page
by Sandi Soendker

Issues and Positions
by Jim Johnston

Washington Insider
by Paul Cullen, Jr.

Legislative News

Slater Announces Aggressive Plan
Highway safety, drivers' needs top priorities

OOIDA Board Meets
Motor carrier rating system on the horizon

Green Diesel Technology  

NHTSA Announces Recalls  

RoadStar Radio News
Program shows quick growth after launch 

Mark Martin
In your dreams 

Truckers Get High Marks
Drug use violation rate drops 41 percent 

Features

The Victim who Survived
A trucker's worst nightmare
?

2K
Will we lose power?

Julie Cirillo Speaks Out
Who is she and what is her game plan?

Once Upon a Layover
Great ideas for a weekend or just a few hours

Bottom Line

Insurance Update
by Donna Ryun

Truck Financing
by Craig Sciara

Safe and Secure
Protection for you and your truck

Holding it All Together
Fifth wheel tips and troubleshooting 

Remanufacturing Trucks
Freightliner's Legacy leads the way
  

Hauling Produce
by Randy Gunderman

Asset Protection: 101
by Rick Bell

High Performance Diesels
by Bruce Mallinson

Tarping a Load
Can anything make it safer and easier?
  

Oil and Owner-Operators
Three approaches to preventive maintenance

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One Byte at a Time
by John Ewing

Marriage in the Long Run
by Ellen Voie