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Executive Briefing -- Sept. 14

FAA Clears Some European Airlines; ATA Kicks Off 'Operation Diesel Watch'; Crude Oil Prices Soar in London; Waste Management Companies Bid for Clean Up; and more...

September 14, 2001

Industrial Production Down 0.8%; PPI, Retail Sales Rise

Several reports released on Friday showed a mixed picture of the U.S. economy in August, as industrial production plummeted while producer price index and retail sales rose.

September 14, 2001

Paralyzed British Trucker Finds Freedom on the Road

LONDON -- Trucker Martin Boddy鈥檚 ability to walk was taken from him in an accident he was involved in while hauling a load to Italy from England. But he has proved it will take more than that to stop his wheels.

September 14, 2001

U.S. Airspace Re-Opens; Airfreight Moves Slowly

U.S. airspace was re-opened Thursday morning under new federal security regulations while the air cargo industry sought to make up for lost time.

September 13, 2001

Tighter Border Security Means Long Delays for Truckers

In the wake of Tuesday鈥檚 terrorist attacks, security along both the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders have been significantly tightened, creating long delays for trucks trying to deliver goods.

September 13, 2001

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Level Off Following Attacks

Both the price of diesel fuel and gasoline appear to have leveled off on Thursday, though there is still some volatility in the Midwest, according to T-Chek Systems and AAA.

September 13, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 13

U.S. Stock Markets to Open Monday; GM Employs Trucks, Couriers to Deliver Paychecks; Shipping Restricted in New York; ATA Seeks State Information on Fuel Price Hikes; and more...

September 13, 2001

Refrigerated Carriers Turning Into Temporary Morgues

Among the starkest examples of the horror associated with Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Manhattan is that emergency response officials have asked refrigerated carriers to supply trailers as temporary morgues.

September 12, 2001

Some U.S. Markets to Resume Trading Thursday

U.S. bonds will begin trading on Thursday following a two-day halt for six hours beginning at 8 a.m. EDT, but the New York Stock Exchange will not open until either Friday or next Monday, news services reported.

September 12, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 13

Enhanced Technology Could Have Helped Victims; Phone Cos. Scramble to Fix Services; 'N11' Numbers Springing Up

September 12, 2001

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