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Author:Labich, K.
Title:Politics & Policy The scandal of killer trucks
Journal:Fortune
1987 : MAR.30, No.7, p.71-73
Index terms:ROAD HAULAGE
USA
ROAD ACCIDENTS
Language:eng
Abstract:A review of the impact of deregulation on the U.S. trucking industry, the use of trucks for more years of service, the delays in essential maintenance, the excessive hours of the drivers on the road, need for small operators to keep their trucks on the road for longer distances to gain a fuel mileage revenue, the economic advantages of bigger vehicles, double trailers, Congress legislation to check on driving ability, central data bank of licenses and violations, and stiffer penalties for truckers caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
SCIMA record nr: 68235
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