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Two Truck Drivers Medicated Against Anthrax

Two Maryland truck drivers who work with the U.S. Postal Service are among those receiving the drug Cipro as a precaution against possible exposure to anthrax, the Associated Press reported.

October 25, 2001

States Respond to ATA Concern of Price Gouging at Fueling Stations

American Trucking Associations has received at least eight responses to a letter Interim President William J. Canary sent to state attorneys general urging them to watch for price gouging by fuel companies.

October 25, 2001

Kentucky Codes Licenses With Security Measure

Kentucky is the latest state to embed digital security features in its driver licenses to prevent their fraudulent reproduction or use by unauthorized individuals.

October 25, 2001

Durable Orders, 91ÊÓÆµ Resales Plunge; Jobless Claims Rise

A series of reports on the U.S. economy released Thursday continued to show the negative effects of the slowdown and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks..

October 25, 2001

Executive Briefing - Oct.25

Wyoming May Raise Fuel Tax • Border Tunnel for Trucks Planned in Detroit • House Passes Economic Stimulus Package • And more...

October 25, 2001

Fed Sees U.S. Economy Starting to Rebound

In its report on the state of the economy, the Federal Reserve said that U.S. economy, though weak, was beginning to rebound.

October 24, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Oct. 24

System Created for Rapid Recovery of Stolen Vehicles • Application to Give Real-Time Control of Chemical Shipments • Roadway Using the Web to Offset Costs • And more...

October 24, 2001

Question for Readers: How Are You Coping?

Have the attacks of Sept. 11 or the current outbreak of anthrax cases changed the way you or your company handles freight?

October 24, 2001

Postal Service Begins Assault on Anthrax

On the same day that federal investigators released the text of several letters infected with anthrax, the U.S. Postal Services has begun a counteroffensive with quarantines, post cards and an additional $175 million for security approved by President Bush, news services reported.

October 24, 2001

Wednesday's Earnings at a Glance

Landair Sees Net Income Rise • U.S. Xpress 3Q Earnings Down; Sees Challenges Ahead • Volvo Reports Record 3Q Loss • Consolidated Freightways Revenue Down 3.5% • And more...

October 24, 2001

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