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MC&E: ATA Job Brings Graves 'Full Circle'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Kansas Gov. Bill Graves said that taking the helm at American Trucking Associations in early 2003 will take his career 鈥渇ull circle鈥 from the days when he expected to run his father鈥檚 trucking company after graduating from college.

October 31, 2001

MC&E: More Employment Is Top Priority, Chao Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -鈥 The Department of Labor鈥漵 top priority 鈥渋s getting displaced workers re-connected with the workforce,鈥 Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said here Tuesday night.

October 31, 2001

U.S. GDP Sees Largest Contraction Since 1991

The U.S. gross domestic product contracted by 0.4% rate in the third quarter, its largest quarterly drop since the 1991 recession, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday.

October 31, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Oct. 31

New Online Tank Database Developed 鈥 GSA Begins to Use Mileage Software 鈥 Savi Announces Open Licensing of UDAP 鈥 And more...

October 31, 2001

EPA Says Air Pollution Has Decreased

Smog levels in the United States declined by 10% between 1991 and 2000 due in part to cleaner truck emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency announced last week.

October 31, 2001

Owner-Operator Ruled 'Employee' Under Nevada Law

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an individual contractor was eligible for worker compensation as an employee of the company he contracted with.

October 31, 2001

Executive Briefing - Oct. 31

CTA Calls for Highway Investment 鈥 Dana Corp. Wins $600 Contract for Truck Platform 鈥 Celadon Group Reports Increased Quarterly Earnings 鈥 Frozen Food Express Shows Second Straight Profit 鈥 And more ...

October 31, 2001

MC&E: ATA Taps Kansas Governor; Canary Stays CEO to 2003

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The American Trucking Associations has named current Kansas Gov. Bill Graves to take over as its president and chief executive officer when he completes his gubernatorial term in early 2003, ATA Chairman Duane Acklie announced Tuesday at the Management Conference & Exhibition here.

October 30, 2001

MC&E: Canary Picked as First of Two New ATA Presidents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- William Canary, who has served as interim president and chief executive officer of the American Trucking Associations since July 1, was named effective Tuesday as the permanent president/CEO through Jan. 13, 2003.

October 30, 2001

MC&E: Analysts Predict Bleak U.S. Economy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An economy that had been showing signs of recovery in August and up to Sept. 10, is now in a slump and could remain so, according to a panel of economic analysts meeting here as part of the Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 30, 2001

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