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Diesel Edges 0.8 Cent Higher to $1.559

The national average price of diesel fuel rose 0.8 cent to $1.559, the U.S. Department of Energy reported Tuesday.

January 20, 2004

Technology Briefs - Jan. 13 - Jan. 19

TMI Signs Deal with Griffin Travel Plazas • Report Predicts Tripling of Telematics Spending • LTL Yellow Offers Online Bill of Lading • Aether President Davis Resigns • And more...

January 20, 2004

Bank of Canada Lowers Key Interest Rate

Pointing to the rapid rise in value of its currency, the Bank of Canada cut its key overnight interest rate to 2.5% on Tuesday, news reports said.

January 20, 2004

New Services Allow More Data to Flow Cheaply

This year, suppliers of mobile communications services for trucking will offer an array of new services as established companies delve into new markets and new technology makes it possible to transmit more data at less cost than ever before.

January 20, 2004

Electrification Said to Cut Diesel Engine Emissions

WASHINGTON — Using electrification to reduce truck idling times has shown good potential to cut diesel engine emissions, according to the findings of two studies presented at the Transportation Research Board meeting here Jan. 14.

January 20, 2004

News Briefs - Jan. 20

Delphi Earnings Drop 31% in Fourth Quarter • UPS Said to Buy Out Japanese Partner • Crude Oil Jumps After Port Blast Disrupts Shipments • Goodyear, Penske Extend Supply Deal • And more ...

January 20, 2004

Question for Readers: How Have Drivers' HOS Rules Affected Your Business?

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.The new, federal driver hours-of-service rules took effect Jan. 4 -- albeit with "soft" enforcement.

January 16, 2004

NAM Predicts Strong Year for Manufacturing Sector

The National Association of Manufacturers on Thursday projected manufacturing production to increase 6.1% this year, its fastest pace in five years.

January 16, 2004

Industrial Production Rises 0.1% in December

Total industrial production rose 0.1% in the United States in December, the Federal Reserve reported Friday, but factory production increased 0.3%.

January 16, 2004

News Briefs - Jan. 16

January Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index at Three-Year High • Daimler to Buy Another 22% of Mitsubishi Fuso • Allen Named President of Navistar’s Engine Group • Segmentz Completes Acquisition of Dasher Express & Air Freight • Intermodal Loadings Up 1.1% in Latest Week • And more...

January 16, 2004

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