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Executive Briefing - Sept. 6
Companies Announce 4,230 More Job Cuts; Ford Recalling Another 1.6 Million Vehicles; Cargo Volumes Up at N.Y.-N.J. Port; Chicago Area Imports Gasoline From Europe; and more...
September 6, 2001Toll Group Seeks Compatible Vehicle ID Technology
The E-ZPass toll consortium has voted to work with agencies operating truck pre-clearance systems across the country to explore ways to make their electronic vehicle identification technology compatible, according to E-ZPass officials.
September 5, 2001Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 5
Trucking Firm Moves Into ISP Market; Concerns Over Bluetooth Increasing; and more...
September 5, 2001Productivity Up 2.1%, Labor Dept. Says
The U.S. worker is becoming more productive, according to a government report released Wednesday morning.
September 5, 2001Executive Briefing - Sept. 5
U.S. Economy Ready to Pick Up, Treasury Chief Says; U.S. Job Cut Announcements Down in August; Strike at Mexican VW Plant Ends; Daimler, China Truck Venture Reported; and more...
September 5, 2001Diesel Price Makes Fourth Straight Jump
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States jumped 3.6 cents last week to $1.488 per gallon, its fourth straight week of increase.
September 4, 2001Industry Nears Transponder Standard
A single standard for dedicated short-range radio communications, now in final stages of approval by a national board, could bring compatibility to electronic weigh-station bypass and toll-collection services, according to the committee鈥檚 chairman.
September 4, 2001Trucking Technology Report - Sept. 4
Japan's NTT Plans Faster Cell Phones; Cell Phone Debate Heats Up; Motorola Develops New, Faster Chip; Motorola Develops New, Faster Chip; and more...
September 4, 2001NAPM, Construction Reports Show Struggling Economy
Two reports released Tuesday confirm that the U.S. economy remains sluggish.
September 4, 2001U.S. Says Mexican Trucks Must Pay All Taxes, Fees
Top U.S. officials have confirmed that Mexican truckers who operate in the United States will have to pay all the federal and state taxes and registration fees that U.S. carriers must pay.
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