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Even When Terry Brown Hates Trucking, She Loves It

Terry Brown is no stranger to 18-hour days or anything else about the trucking business, for that matter. Now owner of Allied Drivers, a Houston-based driver staffing company, the 22-year veteran driver claims she learned how to count wrench sizes before she learned how to count to 10.

June 22, 2001

Executive Briefing - June 22

Swift Offers 1.2 Million Shares; Labor Finalizes Ergonomics Hearings; House Committee Approves $298 Million for FMSCA; UP Sued Over Operation of Overnite; and more...

June 22, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - June 21

FCC Reports on Cellular Growth; Fleet Management Technology Keeps Transport on Track; Descartes Acquires TranSettlements, Centricity; and more...

June 21, 2001

Philly Fed Report Shows Manufacturing Sector Improving

In a report that has some analysts optimistic that the end of the manufacturing slump could be near, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said its monthly index of business conditions rose to -3.7 in June from -8.8 in May.

June 21, 2001

Push Is On to Get Stamp for Trucking's Centennial

Trucking industry activists are trying to convince the United States Postal Service to issue a stamp in 2003 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of trucking.

June 21, 2001

Expanded TMC Widens Focus to Include Logistics, Technology

The Technology and Maintenance Council may be on the verge of a dramatic transformation as it reaches beyond heavy-duty truck maintenance and engineering into logistics and information technology.

June 21, 2001

Hyundai, Daimler Enter Venture to Make Truck Engines

South Korea's largest carmaker Hyundai Motor and DaimlerChrysler said on Thursday that they have agreed to set up a $180 million joint venture in Korea to produce truck engines by 2004.

June 21, 2001

Executive Briefing - June 21

Ethanol Hurts, Not Helps Consumption; Slow Economy Can鈥檛 Dampen July 4th Travel; Report: Technology Can Save Billions on Fuel Consumption; Toronto Congestion Plan Would Hurt Truckers; and more...

June 21, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - June 20

Aerodynamic Slots Reduce Drag; Cell-Phone Accident Reports Clog System; Office Depot Rolls Out Wireless Tracking System; and more...

June 20, 2001

Signs of Economic Recovery As LEI Rises Sharply

A key gauge of economic activity rose 0.5% in May, signaling that the U.S. economy is poised to recover some in the months ahead.

June 20, 2001

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