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Meet the Chairman: Bob Peterson OSMC Fall Seminar TMC Fall Technology Workshop OTA Open House
DEPARTMENTS Editorials 7 From the Editor 7 From the Executive
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OTA Member News 9 Member Updates 6 Upcoming Events 46 Member Spotlight: Niles Transportation Council News 26 OSMC’s Safety Zone
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Trucking Tidbits: Nationwide News 10 ATA Celebrates Safety Accomplishments, Commits to Further Action 10
ATA Pleased Supreme Court to Decide Port Regulations Appeal
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FMCSA Implements Improvements to its Safety Measurement System
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Federal Grant Program for University Transportation Centers
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State Matters 16 Love’s opens first “fast fill” CNG facility for heavy-duty trucks 18
Oklahoma’s John Christner Trucking Joins Forces With TruckingUnlimited.com to Fill Immediate Driver Positions
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A billion here, and a billion there: Government revenue grows, but big tax cut unlikely
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New accelerated bridge building techniques to be used for the first time in Oklahoma
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Volvo Trucks Announces 2012 Proven Road Stops by Bruckner Truck Sales in OKC
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Oklahoma Motor Carrier Magazine | Winter 2013
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