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Bush Stands by Truck Veto Pledge

President Bush is standing by his pledge to veto legislation from Congress aimed at keeping Mexican trucks out of the country, the Washington Post reported.

September 7, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 7

Wireless Industry Takes Hit From Economic Woes; Manguistics Warns of 2Q Loss; Airline Operation Software Maker Eyes Railroads; and more ...

September 7, 2001

Jobless Rate at Highest Point Since 1997

The number of Americans out of work rose 0.4% in August to 4.9%, the highest level since September 1997, a government report said Friday.

September 7, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 7

FTC Approves Chevron, Texaco Merger; UPS Logistics, Samsung Make Supply Deal; CN, Wisconsin Central Merger Approved; U.S. Wholesale Inventories Fall 0.7% In July; and more...

September 7, 2001

Community College Turns Trailer Into Simulated 91ÊÓÆµ

From the outside, the 48-foot truck trailer leaving John Wood Community College in Quincy, Ill., looks like just another cargo trailer, except that it bears the names of several corporate sponsors.

September 7, 2001

Safety Sleuths Prove Their Mettle

MINNEAPOLIS — Kerri Wirachowsky of Ontario beat out 53 competitors for the title of grand champion in the North American Inspectors Championships.

September 7, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - Sept. 6

Change Ahead for Cell Phones; Stonepath Buys Air Plus; A Merger of Equals; and more...

September 6, 2001

New Army Suspension System Could Provide a Smooth Ride

An electromechanical suspension system being tested by the U.S. Army that reduces shock and vibration fivefold and improves handling and fuel economy could be available to the commercial truck industry within a couple of years, project developers and Army officials say.

September 6, 2001

Engine Makers to Appeal Calif. Decision

The Engine Manufacturers Association said it will appeal an Aug. 21 court ruling that California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District can require public agencies to buy low-emission or alternative-fuel vehicles for their fleets of trucks, vans, buses and other vehicles. BR CLEAR = ALL.

September 6, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 6

Companies Announce 4,230 More Job Cuts; Ford Recalling Another 1.6 Million Vehicles; Cargo Volumes Up at N.Y.-N.J. Port; Chicago Area Imports Gasoline From Europe; and more...

September 6, 2001

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