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In Times of Conflict, Trucks Are America's 'Secret Weapon'

The best way to say it is that in a wartime environment, trucks are the secret weapon no one talks about. They are warehouses on wheels and can take supplies anywhere.鈥

September 26, 2001

Administration Hints at Opening Strategic Petroleum Reserve

As the Bush administration prepares for retaliation against the terrorists who struck the United States Sept. 11, it is also suggesting it could open the spigot to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to dispel fears of a potential energy shortage..

September 26, 2001

Opinion: Save $2,600 Per Driver Per Year

We read daily that the economic belt is tightening. Like most companies, yours is probably trying to cut expenses and save money. Want a way to save about $2,600 annually per driver, perhaps even more if you self-insure? Then shift your focus to the driver behind the wheel.

September 26, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept 26

OPEC Delays Production Decision; FedEx Wins Nissan North America Contract; USF Distribution Opens New Service Centers; and more...

September 26, 2001

Clapp Confirmation Was Delayed

Federal Highway Administration spokesman David Longo said the confirmation of Joseph Clapp to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had been delayed. [However, late Wednesday, events suddenly shifted and the Senate confirmed Clapp. See breaking story on front page of TransportTopics.com]

September 26, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 25

FCC to Expand Wireless Access; Using Technology to Track Workers; Supply-Chain Software Appears to be Safe; and more...

September 25, 2001

Consumer Confidence Plummets to Lowest Level in 5 陆 Years

Tuesday鈥檚 announcement by the New York-based Conference Board of its consumer confidence index said what many on Wall Street had been predicting for two weeks 鈥 the terrorist attacks compounded fears about mounting job cuts and a free falling stock market.

September 25, 2001

Editorial: An Industry United

One of the most often repeated frustrations we hear in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the United States earlier this month is the inability of most of us to do anything about what happened, beyond staring at the incomprehensible pictures streaming into our houses and offices.

September 25, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 25

Ashcroft Links Hijackers to Hazmats; FedEx Expanding 91视频 Delivery; Yellow Says It Won鈥檛 Meet 3Q Expectations; OPEC Expected to Maintain Production Level; and more...

September 25, 2001

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Fall Sharply

The price of diesel fuel fell 5.4 cents to $1.473 per gallon, its lowest price in nearly a month, while the average retail price of gasoline fell 4.4 cents to $1.485 per gallon, according to a report released Monday by the Department of Energy.

September 25, 2001

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