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Diesel Falls Once Again, Down to $1.269
The average price of diesel fuel fell 2.2 cents last week to $1.269, its lowest price since Nov. 15, 1999, when the price was $1.261, according to a Department of Energy report released Tuesday.
November 13, 2001Crash Investigation Leading Away from Terrorism
The investigation into the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 is leading authorities away from suspicions of a terrorist event and toward the possibility of mechanical failure, news services reported.
November 13, 2001Trucking Technology Alert - Nov. 13
Economy's Slide Deepens Uncertainty for Wireless • Defense Dept. Revamps Supply Chain • Kalmar Seeks New Intermodal Handling Solutions • And more...
November 13, 2001Senators Offer Mexican Truck Compromise
Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) are calling for vehicle and driver inspections for Mexican trucks every 90 days, as part of a compromise on new rules governing the safety of Mexican trucks in the United States, the Associated Press reported..
November 13, 2001U.S. DOT Says States Should Maintain CDL Procedures
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- State governments should continue to issue commercial driver licenses under old standards until the U.S. Department of Transportation gives them updated guidance, according o Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson, the No. 2 man at DOT.
November 13, 2001Opinion: Partial and Dedicated Rates: An Amendment
I work for a large trucking company. Recently, we were asked to pick up a partial load in Texas and deliver it to Florida. This was on Friday.
November 13, 2001Executive Briefing - Nov. 13
Bush Orders More Oil to Stockpile • More Anthrax Letters Could Be In System • Moskow Sees Sluggish Growth Ahead • Morgan Group Reports 3Q Net Loss • And more...
November 13, 2001Editorial: Economic Stimulus Too Slow in Coming
The blows that struck the United States in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks triggered a massive response by government, private companies and citizens, affecting most areas of public policy and private lives.
November 12, 2001Executive Briefing - Nov. 12
Trucks Get Surprise Inspection at Golden Gate Bridge • Russia to Make Small Oil Production Cut • Insurance Rates Rise in Wake of Attacks • MAN CEO Expects Truck Makers to Cut More Jobs • And more...
November 12, 2001Amtrak Earnings Will Fall Short, Council Finds
Amtrak must develop a plan for its own liquidation after a 6-5 finding by the Amtrak Reform Council Friday that the passenger railroad has no chance of meeting a congressional deadline for self-sufficiency, news services reported.
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