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Security Briefs - Sept. 25 - Oct. 1

CNF to Pay $6.5 Million for Emery Worldwide Hazmat Violations • DHS Expected to Release Visa-Tracking Plan • TSA Chief Touts Passenger Screening System .

October 1, 2003

Delaware River Commission Scales Back Truck Toll Hike

The Delaware River Joint Toll Commission said Monday it had decided to roll back toll increases on the seven bridges it presides over between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Associated Press reported.

September 30, 2003

Consumer Confidence, Midwest Manufacturing Reports Show Declines

Two private economic reports focusing on consumer confidence and manufacturing in the heavily industrial Midwest showed declines in September.

September 30, 2003

News Briefs - Sept. 30

Roadway Reports Third-Quarter Loss of $3.4 Million • Amtrak Seeks Court Order to Halt Planned Strike • FedEx Shareholders Approve Non-Binding Board Change • Crude Oil Prices Continue Post-OPEC Cut Climb • And more ...

September 30, 2003

Diesel Price Falls Another 1.5 Cents to $1.429, DOE Says

For the fifth straight week, the average U.S. retail price of diesel fuel declined, the U.S. Department of Energy reported Monday.

September 29, 2003

Bush Nominates Van Tine as DOT Deputy Secretary

President Bush nominated Kirk Van Tine, the general counsel of the Department of Transportation, to be deputy secretary of transportation.

September 29, 2003

Personal Spending Increases 0.8% in August

The Commerce Department said Monday that personal spending grew 0.8% in August after an upwardly revised 0.9% increase in July.

September 29, 2003

News Briefs - Sept. 29

Daimler’s Schrempp Resigns From NYSE Board • Allied Receives $3 Million Settlement in Ryder Litigation • Ferro Named CEO of Maryland Motor Truck Association • Schneider Names Escott President of Logistics Unit • And more...

September 29, 2003

EPA to Report on Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Availability

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency’s report on oil refiners’ ability to make ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel widely available by 2006 could be out by the end of the month, an EPA official said last week.

September 29, 2003

Leavitt Avoids Endorsing Tougher Diesel Controls

WASHINGTON — Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, President Bush’s nominee to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, last week declined to endorse stronger emissions controls for diesel engines.

September 29, 2003

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