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Executive Briefing - July 3
Fewer Trucks Mean Less Toll Revenue; Factory Orders Rise 2.5%; Eaton Acquires Mexican Truck Clutch Business; N.H. Law Aims at Driver Distractions; and more...
July 3, 2001Diesel Drops Another 4 Cents to $1.407 Per Gallon
The average price of diesel fuel across the United States fell another 4 cents per gallon last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This was the fifth consecutive week the price has dropped.
July 2, 2001Editorial: Living Up to Nafta, Safely
In 1993, United States officials signed the North American Free Trade Agreement, in which they committed the nation to a series of actions to encourage the movement of goods and services between the continent鈥檚 three primary tenants. br clear=all.
July 2, 2001Trucking Technology Report - July 2
High Court Deals Blow to FCC; Today's Cyborgs Get an Eyeful; DoCoMo Sees 3G Equaling Hit Services; and more...
July 2, 2001Opinion: What to Look for When Choosing an IT System
Delivering the freight is an important part of the trucking business. That鈥檚 a given. But delivering information to your customers and staff is just as critical, especially if you鈥檙e looking to grow and compete with non-traditional freight-hauling companies that are providing the extra services of information and control to their accounts.
July 2, 2001NAPM Index, Construction Spending Rise
A rise of 5.6 points in the National Association of Purchasing Management's manufacturing index and 0.3% increase in construction spending has sparked hopes that the sector has turned the corner as the third quarter begins.
July 2, 2001Executive Briefing - July 2
G.I. Continues Midwest Expansion; After Three Months, Comair Flies Again; Officials Investigate Two Calif. Trucking Cos.; Swift, M.S. Carriers Complete Merger; and more...
July 2, 2001Analysts Expect Flat Earnings From Trucking
Transportation industry experts said that the U.S. economic slowdown likely took a bite out of the profits of many trucking and railroad companies in the second quarter ended Friday.
July 2, 2001Trucking Technology Report - June 29
D.C. Firm to Manage U.S. Phone Numbers; PC Expo Rides Wireless Waves; Real-Time Shipment Tracking; and more...
June 29, 2001Reports Show Signs of Slow Economic Recovery
The Federal Reserve's interest-rate cutting campaign appears to be slowly helping the U.S. economy and the manufacturing sector, two reports released on Friday showed.
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