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Heavy Demand, Backlogs Add to Longer Wait for New Trailers
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Trailer demand is strong but manufacturers have extended delivery times for orders because of supplier backlogs and insufficient production capacity, they said recently.
October 6, 2004Some Insurers Stop Writing Policies in Wake of Storms
Some insurance brokers stopped writing insurance policies after several hurricanes rampaged across the southern and eastern United States, potentially hitting carriers with higher costs just after the storms caused business losses, fleet and insurance representatives said.
October 6, 2004USDA Releases Voluntary Agricultural Security Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new, voluntary security guidelines Tuesday for haulers of food and agricultural products.
October 6, 2004Crude Oil Closes Above $52 a Barrel
A day after closing above $51 for the first time, crude oil prices topped $52 a barrel at Wednesday's close, news services reported.
October 6, 2004Transportation Services Index Rises 0.4% in July
The Department of Transportation said Wednesday its Transportation Services Index rose 0.4% in July, reaching the highest level in the 14-year period covered by the index.
October 6, 2004UPS to Acquire Menlo Worldwide Forwarding
UPS Inc. and CNF Inc. announced Tuesday that UPS has agreed to acquire Menlo Worldwide Forwarding Inc., a subsidiary of CNF Inc., for $150 million in cash and the assumption of $110 million in debt.
October 5, 2004News Briefs - Oct. 5
ISM Services Sector Drops in September • Crude Oil Tops $51 in Intraday Trading • Volvo Renews Support of America's Road Team for 2005 • Mack Renews Sponsorship of ATA's Share the Road Program
October 5, 2004Opinion: Trucking Here and Now
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. he success of any endeavor requires planning and a firm grasp of the day's trends and issues. This is especially true for the American trucking industry. From government regulation and oversight to competitive issues and beyond, the concerns and choices your company will have tomorrow will trace their origins back to things we’re seeing today.
October 5, 2004DOE Lends More Oil from SPR
The Department of Energy has approved additional loans from nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, for a total of 4.2 million barrels of oil.
October 5, 2004Storm Compounds Problems for Southeast Truckers
Hurricane Jeanne's recent strike on the Southeast, besides causing flooding and disrupting power and port activity, also placed an added burden on truckers to deliver relief supplies in addition to their regular loads, trucking officials said.
October 5, 2004