2003 Special Reports Archive


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December 2003

December 2, 2003
HOS - the good news?

December 4, 2003
Trucker has a close encounter with Ohio sniper

December 10, 2003
Truckers warned to stay alert in Columbus, OH, area

December 12, 2003
OOIDA partnership to drive truckers to ‘Set an example and buckle up’

December 17, 2003
Groups sue FMCSA on its HOS rules

December 22, 2003
Threat level up a notch

December 31, 2003
Code orange to stay - truck inspections up, flights to have armed officers

 

November 2003

November 6, 2003
Shooting kills two at Ohio trucking terminal

Bills place chassis responsibility on owners – not drivers

November 11, 2003
The biggest tax you never knew about

November 12, 2003
Special Report-part 1:
Group studies best way to pay for road work
Special Report-part 2: New financing options sought for transportation

November 14, 2003
OOIDA urges vigilance in daily trucking operations

FMCSA’s Sandberg greets O/O’s at OOIDA headquarters

November 21, 2003
Colorado town delays engine brake decision

Chairman Young's highway proposal - some specifics

 

October 2003

October 3 , 2003
Surprise in the mailbox?

October 14 , 2003
Truckers should exercise caution in areas covered by grocery strikes

October 22 , 2003
Angry truckers to meet tonight to oppose new fees in Illinois; bill introduced to repeal increase

October 24 , 2003
Illinois truckers show their anger over hiked fees

October 31 , 2003
Colorado town’s engine brake law moves forward

 

September 2003

September 10 , 2003
Wanna fake driver's license? Easy as pie, GAO says

September 12 , 2003
World's largest truck convoy under way

September 16 , 2003
Truckers beware – Hurricane heads toward East Coast

 

September 18 , 2003
Hurricane information readily available for truckers headed to East Coast

September 19 , 2003
Altered route keeps this trucker out of the worst of Isabel

September 23 , 2003
OOIDA settles Intrenet suit for return of escrow funds

September 26 , 2003
Report - U.S. bridges and tunnels at risk from terrorists

 

August 2003

August 1 , 2003
Governor vetoes bill to end split speed limit; override attempt expected

August 14 , 2003
Legislative issues affecting truckers still active

August 18 , 2003
Power still iffy in Michigan: truckers looking for fuel

Power outage - lots of questions, few answers

 

July 2003

July 2 , 2003
Safety Month survey shows 33 percent saw positive results

Terror tips for truckers – DHS maintains 'elevated' threat level

July 3 , 2003
First Diesel Engine Emissions Summit – What can we expect with EPA’s 2007 regs?

July 10 , 2003
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation alerts truckers to Monon cracking concerns

July 21 , 2003
FMCSA wants employers to know more about drivers 

 

June 2003

June 3 , 2003
OOIDA kicks off June campaign for strict compliance by truckers

Texas House resolution supports Safety Month

June 4 , 2003
Trucker says the big rigs are already running compliant

Michigan designates June as Truck Safety Month

June 5 , 2003
Louisiana recognizes June as Truck Safety Month

One driver says ‘no’

June 6 , 2003
Safety Month success – Lawyers say logbook violations virtually nonexistent

Kentucky’s Gov. Patton proclaims support for truckers

Reviews positive on OOIDA’s run compliant effort

Two more states pass resolutions supporting Safety Month

June 10 , 2003
Truckers respond to pressure during OOIDA’s June Safety Month

Virginia governor names June Truck Safety Month

June 11 , 2003
Talent introduces Safety Month Resolution in U.S. Senate

FMSCA says no dice to young driver program

June 12, 2003
FMCSA wants wider enforcement over carriers and drivers

Skelton signs on as cosponsor of Safety Month resolution in U.S. Congress

June 13 , 2003
Groups battle to continue split speeds in Illinois

Split data at the heart of battle over split speed limits

June 16 , 2003
Idaho governor recognizes June Safety Month

Trucker compliance stories rolling into OOIDA

June 17 , 2003
June Safety Month – more positive reports

June 18 , 2003
No usage tax in Illinois; new plan would increase IRP fees

Blumenauer signs on as cosponsor of Safety Month resolution in U.S. Congress

June 18 , 2003
June Safety Month – cool runnings

June 20 , 2003
OOIDA files class action against Allied Holdings; alleges violation of federal leasing regulations

June 24 , 2003
Answering your questions on background checks for hazmat endorsements

Strict compliance with speed limits: better fuel mileage

June 26 , 2003
Road safety stories – Persistence pays off

June 27 , 2003
Lobbyists apply six-year brake on heavier, longer truck issue

Port terminals could face fines if they make trucks wait – and idle – in California

Growing support for Safety Month – U.S. Rep. Nethercutt is latest cosponsor

Law firm says violations down throughout June

 

May 2003

 

April 2003

April 4 , 2003
Idaho legislators pushing for heavier trucks; OOIDA, others fighting effort

No place like home

April 10 , 2003
Military technology urged for border and port security

OOIDA, others to explore trucking health issues

April 11 , 2003
Ridge outlines transportation security plan

April 15 , 2003
TSA warning – beware the ‘double’ explosion tactic

It ’s April 15 – do you know where your 1040 is?

April 16 , 2003
Mexico irked, may block U.S. trucks

April 23 , 2003
Going home a crime - Say it isn't so

Truckers slow New Orleans port operations – OOIDA urges caution

April 24, 2003
Association Statement: OOIDA believes new hours-of-service rules to have minimal impact on safety

FMCSA on HOS – longer driving hours, more rest, no black boxes

New Orleans truckers achieving national attention

April25, 2003
California may let cops put the brakes on trucks - literally

 

March 2003

March 6, 2003
Senate panel urging e9-1-1 action

March 7, 2003
New Jersey announces highway safety initiative

March 10, 2003
Easy money? Not so easy for Legacy Leasing

March 11, 2003
New Jersey announces highway safety initiatives

March 13, 2003
Bill to cut sales taxes on trucks in Arkansas headed for approval

Is Oklahoma compliant yet? IRP administrators will decide

March 14, 2003
DOT’s IG urges covert procedures to monitor CDL examiners

March 18, 2003
BE PREPARED: Dealing with a biological attack

March 19, 2003
BE PREPARED: What to do in a chemical attack

A sign of a clean rest area ahead

March 20, 2003
If you spot terrorist activity-here's the number to call

Watch for Adnan G. El Shakrijumah

BE PREPARED: Dealing with explosions and nuclear attacks

Transportation/trucking center stage as war looms

One bad apple

MATS News Special: Some highlights from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville

 

February 2003

February 3, 2003
Truckers burned up over alleged ticket in California

February 4, 2003
DOT to improve CDL process, Mexican truck inspections

February 7, 2003
U.S. goes to code orange: High attack risk, dirty bomb feared
Effort to aid homebound Arkansas truckers hits a bump in the road

February 11, 2003
Easy money? Funding Tree apparently takes root in Nevada

February 12, 2003
Truckers hit by diesel price spikes

February 20, 2003
States begin withholding IRP fees to Oklahoma

February 21, 2003
Amendment would move up registration fix in Kansas

February 25, 2003
OOIDA breaks ground on headquarters expansion

February 26, 2003
War worries prompt call for fuel gouging investigation

February 27, 2003
Arkansas effort to aid homebound truckers in trouble
Oklahoma extends tag and IFTA deadlines

February 28, 2003
ATTN truckstops - The FBI wants this tree-hugging guy

 

January 2003

January 2, 2003
Mexican truck entry spurs insurance fraud concerns
State of NC and governor sued: accused of pilfering road money
Schumer plan looks to terrorism via trucks; OOIDA responds

January 8, 2003
Special tribute: OOIDA's General VP Robert Driscoll succumbs to cancer

January 16, 2003
Court order puts the brakes on Mexican truck entry

January 24, 2003
U.S. security rules create trade insecurity, Canadian group says
President's visit to trucking company doesn't include its owner-operators

January 29, 2003
Arkansas House to vote Wednesday on truck sales tax cap, amnesty