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A.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 8
In the news this morning: Presidency hinges on Florida recount; Democrats win historical races but Republicans keep Senate; GOP holds on to House, key transportation committees; and more.
November 8, 2000Trucking Technology Report - Nov. 7
Today's technology headlines: Leap Wireless to buy 30 Midwest, Northeast licenses from CenturyTel; semiconductor maker broadcom to buy chipmaker SiByte; InfoSpace looks to bring voice recognition to the Internet; and more.
November 7, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 7
This afternoon's headlines: Possible Nigerian export drop sends oil prices higher; Airborne Express signs multi-million-dollar deal for its home delivery service; control of key House-Senate transportation panels ride on Tuesday's election results; and more.
November 7, 2000EPA Gets More Particulate Research Funding
More money for research into particulate matter, development of a new class of alternative fuels, and a study of breathing problems are part of this year’s appropriation for the Environmental Protection Agency.
November 7, 2000Trucking Eyes Elections, Economy
Members of American Trucking Associations wrapped up their 2000 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego with one eye on the upcoming presidential elections and the other on the nation’s economy.
November 7, 2000Trucking Abuzz Over Wireless Technologies
In a sense, the buzz on the exhibit floor at the American Trucking Associations’ annual conference was transmitted wirelessly as firms touted the benefits of palm-size computers and other gadgets to communicate with drivers.
November 7, 2000MC&E Drive Collects Over 700 Toys
American Trucking Associations members left a playful parting gift to the children of San Diego by donating more than 700 toys at ATA’s Management Conference and Exhibition.
November 7, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 7
In the news this morning: Supreme Court to hear arguments in ATA clean air case; diesel prices decline nationwide; Expeditors Intl. posts 44% increase in 3Q earnings; and more.
November 7, 2000Trucking Technology Report - Nov. 6
Today's technology headlines: How supply chains will become 'dynamic arteries' for industry; Symbian cellphone alliance faces growing threat from Microsoft; and online retailers making sure shipping doesn't run afoul of FTC regulations this holiday season.
November 6, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Nov. 6
This afternoon's headlines: Wisconsin Central explores sale options; Montreal port truckers defy back-to-work order; railroads taking trucking head on for produce hauling business; and more to come.
November 6, 2000Trending
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