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MC&E: U.S. May Trade Speed for Security, Mineta Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -鈥 Short-term sacrifices in mobility may be a necessary price to pay in order to increase security after Sept. 11, according to the secretary of transportation.

October 30, 2001

Consumer Confidence Plunges in October

Consumer confidence fell to 85.5 in October from 97 the month before, the lowest level in more than seven years, according to the New York-based Conference Board.

October 30, 2001

Billions Needed to Quell Anthrax Outbreaks

The U.S. Postal Service will need billions of dollars to fight the ever-growing war on anthrax, Postmaster General John Potter told reporters Tuesday.

October 30, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Oct. 30

Qualcomm to Unleash Structure That Broadcasts From Planes 鈥 Wireless Options Present Dilemma 鈥 Cingular Wireless Close to Crucial Choice 鈥 And more ...

October 30, 2001

Opinion: Trucking Is the Firewall That Protects America's Economy

When I accepted the position of American Trucking Associations鈥 interim president and chief executive officer on July 1, I knew there would be challenges ahead. My goal was to continue to move ATA forward with a focus that has become ATA鈥檚 trademark.

October 30, 2001

Ashcroft Sounds New Terrorism Warning

Attorney General John Ashcroft and other government officials have issued a renewed warning about possible terrorist attacks over the next few days, news services reported.

October 30, 2001

Executive Briefing - Oct. 30

Terrorism May Push Insurance Premiums Higher 鈥 Anthrax Scare Leads Some to Rethink Holiday Cards 鈥 Wabash National Announces $61.4 Mil. Loss in 3Q 鈥 And more ...

October 30, 2001

MC&E: Freightliner Predicts a Profit by End of 2002

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 North America鈥檚 largest truck maker is willing to let its market share slide if it can turn its losses to profits by the end of 2002 despite a new truck market it expects will remain static through 2003.

October 29, 2001

Diesel Price Falls for Sixth Straight Week

The national average price for diesel fuel fell by 0.8 cent per gallon, its sixth consecutive week of decline, according to a report from the Department of Energy.

October 29, 2001

MC&E Opening Session: Cheney Extolls Trucking Contribution to U.S.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Now, more than ever, we rely on you to keep (America) moving,鈥 U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney told truckers assembled for the kickoff of the American Trucking Associations鈥 2001 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 29, 2001

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