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New CEO, Security Issues Top 2001 MC&E Agenda

Members of American Trucking Associations will learn the identity of the 68-year-old federation's next chief executive at this week's Management Conference and Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn.

October 28, 2001

Anthrax Scare Pushes Union, Scientists to Action

As more cases and traces of anthrax are discovered around the Washington, D.C. area, scientists and lawyers are gearing up to fight on different fronts in the battle against the bacteria.

October 26, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Oct. 26

Chrysler to Offer No-Hands Calling • U.S. Expected to Adopt ITS Standard • Manufacturer to Launch Private Marketplace • And more...

October 26, 2001

Canada Tightens Border Crossings

The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is enforcing a requirement that truck drivers in both countries show photo identification and proof of citizenship when crossing the U.S.-Canada border, the agency said.

October 26, 2001

New Indicators Muddle Economic Outlook

A muddled picture of the financial world after Sept. 11 emerged as two indicators released Friday contradicted trends seen in reports released earlier in the week.

October 26, 2001

Class 8 Sales in September Off 30% From Year Ago

The figure for the first nine months of 2000 was 170,057, vs. 106,433 for the same period this year, a decline of 37.4%.

October 26, 2001

New Crop of Truckers May Not Be Prepared

As the professional drivers of the Baby Boomer generation move into the last years of their careers, new drivers are training to take their seats. And with this changing of the guard come new expectations and a new attitude.

October 26, 2001

Executive Briefing - Oct. 26

Ford Settles Ignitions Lawsuit • Goodyear Net Drops, While Goodrich Rises • Intermodal Lags in 42nd Week of Year • Truck May Be Downfall for California's 'Botts' Dots • And more...

October 26, 2001

More Cases of Anthrax Linked to the Mail

Another U.S. Postal Worker involved in handling government mail has tested positive for anthrax, news services reported.

October 25, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Oct. 25

Phone Company to Offer Free Earpieces • Trucking Beefs Up Security • ShipLogix Releases Carrier Enhancement • And more...

October 25, 2001

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