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Toll Group Seeks Compatible Vehicle ID Technology

The E-ZPass toll consortium has voted to work with agencies operating truck pre-clearance systems across the country to explore ways to make their electronic vehicle identification technology compatible, according to E-ZPass officials.

September 5, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 5

Trucking Firm Moves Into ISP Market; Concerns Over Bluetooth Increasing; and more...

September 5, 2001

Productivity Up 2.1%, Labor Dept. Says

The U.S. worker is becoming more productive, according to a government report released Wednesday morning.

September 5, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 5

U.S. Economy Ready to Pick Up, Treasury Chief Says; U.S. Job Cut Announcements Down in August; Strike at Mexican VW Plant Ends; Daimler, China Truck Venture Reported; and more...

September 5, 2001

Diesel Price Makes Fourth Straight Jump

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States jumped 3.6 cents last week to $1.488 per gallon, its fourth straight week of increase.

September 4, 2001

Industry Nears Transponder Standard

A single standard for dedicated short-range radio communications, now in final stages of approval by a national board, could bring compatibility to electronic weigh-station bypass and toll-collection services, according to the committee鈥檚 chairman.

September 4, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - Sept. 4

Japan's NTT Plans Faster Cell Phones; Cell Phone Debate Heats Up; Motorola Develops New, Faster Chip; Motorola Develops New, Faster Chip; and more...

September 4, 2001

NAPM, Construction Reports Show Struggling Economy

Two reports released Tuesday confirm that the U.S. economy remains sluggish.

September 4, 2001

U.S. Says Mexican Trucks Must Pay All Taxes, Fees

Top U.S. officials have confirmed that Mexican truckers who operate in the United States will have to pay all the federal and state taxes and registration fees that U.S. carriers must pay.

September 4, 2001

Opinion: Appreciating Truck Drivers

When I first pondered the fact that the American Trucking Associations was promoting a National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, I was against it. It seemed insulting to devote only one week per year to the very backbone of this great nation鈥檚 economy and creature comforts.

September 4, 2001

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