Tire Markings Signal Conversion To Metric System
Washington DC reports a gradual shift to metric tire sizing and labeling. Industry Safety Council notes manufacturers adopt metric dimensions and that drivers must verify replacement tires with load and inflation tables and conversion charts. The change affects speeds and pressures, with dual labeling by pounds and kilograms and psi and kPa.
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Washington, D.C
the Industry Safety Council
Council
Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr
U.S
Met
Eeco
U.S. Department of Transportation
Trucking Industry Sees Revenue Gains In 1977 Third Quarter
The American Trucking Associations reports third quarter 1977 net income after taxes for large Class I and II carriers rose 24.4 percent from 1976. Revenue grew 17.9 percent with expenses up 17.7, improving the operating ratio to 93.9. General freight carriers led gains with a 26.8 percent rise in net income.
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Washington
American Trucking Associations, Inc
ATA Board
William T. Cassels, Jr
ATA
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Parcel Services
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