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N.J. Truckers Vow to Fight Port Authority Toll Increases

New Jersey truckers will fight a toll hike approved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for bridges and tunnels entering New York City from New Jersey..

February 5, 2001

Diesel Price Drop Predicted Despite Recent Increases

Market observers are still predicting a drop in the price of diesel fuel despite two consecutive weeks of rising prices.

February 5, 2001

Driver Pay Rose 15% in 3 Years, Study Shows

The typical truck driver saw his salary rise more than $5,400 over the past three years, according to a study released last week by American Trucking Associations.

February 5, 2001

U.S. Average Retail Diesel Price Falls 1.9 Cents

After two straight weeks of rising prices, the U.S. average pump price for diesel fell in the past week, to the lowest level since Jan. 15.

February 5, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - Feb. 2

Today's Technology Headlines: AT&T to Ask Officials to Split up Verizon New Jersey; FedEx and UPS Lead the Logistics Pack; Freightliner Launches Trio of Customer Support Websites; and more.

February 2, 2001

Executive Briefing - Feb. 2

In the news: Dec. U.S. Factory Orders Show Weakness Despite Gain; Bridgestone/Firestone to Reduce Workweek; U.S. Trucking Changing Name; Used Truck Glut Inspires Dealer to Make 2-for-1 Offer; and more...

February 2, 2001

Volvo Trucks N. America CEO Gustafson Resigns

The CEO of commercial truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks, North America has resigned, with Karl-Erling Trogen named interim CEO.

February 2, 2001

U.S. Jobless Rate Climbs Amid Slowdown

Various companies had been announcing layoffs, but until Friday鈥檚 Labor Department report it was not clear how much the slump was affecting the entire national job force.

February 2, 2001

Dunn Resubmits Bill to Repeal Estate Tax

Hoping for a better reception at the Bush White House than she got from the Clinton administration, Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-Wash.) earlier this week reintroduced her bill to repeal the estate tax.

February 2, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - Feb. 1

Today's Technology Headlines: Loral Scraps Plans To Be Major Operator of Two-Way Satellite Broadband Systems; FCC Delays Wireless Airwave Auction; FCC Member Won't Seek Another Term; and more.

February 1, 2001

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