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WASHINGTON — Two senators expressed support last week for anti-terrorist measures to increase inspection levels of ships and containers at U.S. ports rather than pre-clearing most shipments at their international points of origin as proposed by the Bush administration.

National Guard May Stay at Airports Longer • Man Sentenced in Airport Shutdown • National Guard Troops Expected on Border • U.S., Mexico Aim to Untangle Border • And more ...

American Airlines Cargo Sees Small Volume Upturn • Mexican Officials Looking to Improve Roads • Greenspan More Upbeat on Economy • I-81 Expansion Plan Approved; No Decision on Truck TollsTolls • And more...

LAS VEGAS — G. Clifton Parker took over as new chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, which adjourned its annual meeting here Wednesday morning after two administration officials canceled closing appearances.

LAS VEGAS — Osama bin Laden’s al Qaida network continues to pose a real threat to the United States — including a nuclear danger where trucks could be used as a weapon — but trucking company managers and drivers can also play a significant role in defending the nation’s safety.

The U.S. economy showed some signs of improvement in January and early February, the Federal Reserve said in a report released Wednesday.

The number of orders received by U.S. factories rose 1.6% in January, a government report released Wednesday said.

LAS VEGAS – Asking for unity and speaking with passion, American Trucking Associations President William J. Canary urged members of the Truckload Carriers Association to resurrect their affiliation with ATA.

High-Tech Troopers Target Trucks in Washington State • UPS Brings Delivery Service to Corporate Campuses • omdata Online Tool Customizes Fuel Networks • Greystone Has New Satellite GPS System • And more...

The road to supply chain efficiency is a well-traveled route, often taking companies through major enterprise planning and execution software purchases. Yet maximizing these investments to better deliver on customer service commitments and improve operational efficiency often depends on data outside the enterprise and beyond the domain of any enterprise resource planning or supply chain management system.