2006 Special Reports Archive


 

December 2006

December 1, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA says privatization of interstates is ‘anti-American’

December 5, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Appeals court hears OOIDA’s hours-of-service arguments

December 5, 2006
LAWSUIT UPDATE: Judge sets trial date for Landstar case

December 14, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
‘Hot fuel’ lawsuit filed in San Francisco

December 15, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Hot fuel’ lawsuits heating up on both coasts

 

December 27, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT
: EOBR proposal clears White House; few details emerge

SPECIAL REPORT: What to do about that SSRS/UCR limbo?

 

 

November 2006

November 6, 2006
ELECTION UPDATE: Transportation initiatives on several ballots Tuesday

November 8, 2006
ELECTION REPORT: Power shifts in DC and legislatures across the nation

November 15, 2006
LAWSUIT UPDATE: OOIDA targets forced lumping with SuperValu case

November 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Fewer crashes, injuries and fatalities goal of CSA 2010

November 17, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT
: New supporting documents regulation delayed

November 22, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT
: Willie Nelson touts biodiesel in midst of Texas debate

November 27, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. Appeals Court hears HOS arguments Monday

 

 

October 2006

October 3, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Roundtable talk hits on foreign trucks, compliance

October 12, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Judge agrees with truckers on key Landstar points

October 12, 2006
HEADS UP: Land Line ready for launch of revamped Web site

October 13, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Patrol seeks info on bodies near Florida Turnpike

October 13, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA takes FAST interim rule to task

October 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Slain Florida family identified

October 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
C.R. England trial begins in federal court

October 18, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Truckers testify against C.R. England

October 20, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA opposes petition for mandatory speed limiters

October 20, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA urges Indy truckers to throw the bums out

October 23, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Truckers’ case ‘coming in well’ against C.R. England

October 25, 2006
DC Appeals Court to hear arguments in HOS challenge

October 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA reminds truckers: lawmakers work for you

October 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Trial against C.R. England concludes

October 27, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
OOIDA issues Call to Action for Missouri members

October 31, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
OOIDA’s Spencer says ‘It’s time to find another route’

 

Sepember 2006
September 1, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: DAC case set to go to jury Tuesday

 

September 5, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Jury rules in favor of DAC Services

September 5, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Truckers’ case against DAC in jury’s hands

September 5, 2006
DAC DETAILS: What instructions did the judge give the jury? Click here to find out

September 13, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA pursues appeal for truckers in DAC case

September 14, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Pryor-Talent Amendment accepted to port security bill

September 15, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Battle lines drawn in HOS challenge

September 15, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:  Trucking protections firmly planted in port security bill

September 21, 2006
BREAKING NEWS: Missouri CDL investigation yields 15 indictments

September 22, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Indictments handed down in alleged Missouri CDL ring

September 28, 200
SPECIAL REPORT: Background checks costly, unfair and won’t improve security

 

August 2006

August 2, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Illinois to cancel CDLs because of processing snafu

August 4, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Hundreds of Illinois CDLs cancelled

August 8, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Diesel continues to run low in Colorado, Wyoming

August 9, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: More than 90 Illinois CDL holders starting all over

DIESEL REPORT: Retailers struggle; states waive HOS for fuel haulers

August 10, 2006
DIESEL REPORT: Projections optimistic despite pipeline woes

August 11, 2006
DIESEL REPORT:
Midwest fuel prices top those in California

August 22, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Jury seated, testimony begins in DAC case

August 23, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: When it comes to DAC, ‘stuff happens’

August 24, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Truckers take stand in DAC trial

August 16, 2006
DIESEL UPDATE: Fuel supplies tight; fuel rumors plentiful

August 17, 2006
DIESEL UPDATE: Fuel flowing but price increases plague the West

August 21, 2006
EXCLUSIVE: FAST talking with OOIDA and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves

August 24, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Indiana Toll Road investor makes bold moves to Americanize

August 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: DAC employees say information isn’t checked

August 28, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Truckers rest case against DAC; defense begins

August 30, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Truckers’ attorney grills DAC witnesses

August 31, 2006
FROM THE EDITOR: “Hot fuel” – The Kansas City Star’s next Pulitzer?

August 31, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Judge narrows DAC case; truckers’ team optimistic


July 2006

July 5, 2006
SPECIAL MEMO: OOIDA board candidates profiled

July 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
OOIDA says proposed border program a ‘mistake’

July 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Intervenors file arguments in HOS challenge


June 2006

June 2, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Ontario Parliament considers speed limiter bill

June 2, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Toll road plaintiffs appeal deadline is June 5

June 5, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Plaintiffs to appeal in Indiana Toll Road lawsuit

June 6, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road lawsuit heads to Supreme Court

June 9, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana’s high court hears toll road appeal June 13

June 9, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: TIA model contract a ‘detriment’ to truckers

June 13, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Alberto not expected to hit hurricane level

June 13, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Alberto losing its punch

June 13, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Indiana’s high court hears toll road appeal

June 14, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: House panel urges FMCSA to act on safety issues

June 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Clock ticking on Indiana Toll Road appeal

June 19, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT : OOIDA wants diabetes waiver process eliminated

June 23, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: FMCSA's amended cargo securement regs

June 23, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road lease deal closes


May 2006

May 1, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Ports, businesses face disruptions during protest

May 3, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Indiana voters oust top senator, toll road supporter

May 8, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Canadian owner-op group weighs in on EOBRs

May 10, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road hearing set this week

May 12, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road case resumes next week

May 12, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: I-70 toll bridge effort gains approval in Missouri

May 15, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road case resumes

May 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
‘Major’ consequences for Indiana Toll Road challenge

May 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA endorses John Hill for FMCSA’s top post

May 19, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Nace, Daniels get media ‘face’ time in Indiana

May 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana governor faces tough questions in DC

May 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road plaintiffs will appeal

May 31, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Toll road plaintiffs could appeal by June 2


April 2006

April 10, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Groups say toll road lease is unconstitutional

April 12, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Indiana gov signs road lease; opponents file suit

April 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Governor tries to stop Indiana Toll Road plaintiffs

April 27, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: TIA ‘model’ contract fails to impress


March 2006

March 1, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Key vote expected soon on Indiana Toll Road leaseMarch 2, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Senate OKs 75-year toll road leaseMarch 2, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: CTA wants mandatory speed limiters in Canada

March 7, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Legislators negotiating on Indiana Toll Road lease

March 9, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: March 14 is deadline for vote on Indiana Toll RoadMarch 15, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Governor signs Indiana Toll Road lease

March 15, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Lawmakers OK Indiana Toll Road lease


February 2006

February 1, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Sandberg resigns from FMCSA’s top postFebruary 1, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana House approves leasing toll road to foreign firmsFebruary 6, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Senate panel debates bill to lease toll road February 14, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: ATA endorses engine governors at 68 mph

February 16, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
OOIDA’s Spencer testifies on Indiana toll road bill

February 23, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Indiana Toll Road bill moves forwardFebruary 27, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Four groups join OOIDA in HOS court challengeFebruary 28, 2006

SPECIAL REPORT:
Thursday is deadline for Indiana Toll Road bill

February 28, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Canadian associations join forces on speed limiters


January 2006

January 23, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT: Foreign firms bid $3.85 billion for Indiana Toll Road

January 24, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
OOIDA takes HOS challenge to the courts

January 25, 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Toll road lease bill advances in Indiana