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GDP Up 0.7%, Weakest Growth Since 1993

A Commerce Department report released today showed the U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7%, in the second quarter -- the slowest pace in eight years.

July 27, 2001

Fuel-Economy Report Changes Favor Auto Industry

The National Academy of Sciences has admitted changing a report on vehicle fuel economy in favor of the auto industry, possibly influenced by large auto manufacturers, who responded to a copy that was recently leaked, news services reported.

July 27, 2001

Executive Briefing - July 27

Oshkosh Truck Corp. Meets Expectations; Commerce Department: New 91视频 Sales Still Strong; Earnings Down at Swift Transportation ; Transport Corporation Posts Lower Earnings; and more...

July 27, 2001

Growth of Revenue Outpaced Income in 2000

With a softening economy reducing freight volume and spiraling fuel costs boosting the cost of service, 2000 was not expected to be a good year for motor carriers. And indeed, for most, it wasn鈥檛.

July 27, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - July 26

Wireless Settlement Offered; Coors Looks for a Silver Bullet; New Software Systems Need New Computers; and more...

July 26, 2001

Diesel Cars Preparing a Comeback

With gas prices on the rise and American drivers choosing style over efficiency, the once-maligned diesel engine cars may be coming back to America, according to Bloomberg News columnist Doron Levin.

July 26, 2001

Senate Unit Provides Funds for Brake Lining Research

The Senate took the first step since 1968 toward the development of federal standards for replacement brake linings when the Appropriations Committee approved $300,000 for research and testing in a Department of Transportation funding bill.

July 26, 2001

Executive Briefing - July 26

Canadian Mullen Transportation Reports Record Success; Volvo Announces Sale of Low Cab-over-engine Division; CSX Announces 125% Earnings Increase; DaimlerChrysler Expects Profit From Hyundai; and more...

July 26, 2001

California Recorder Bill Dies in Committee Vote

A bill that would have required trucks registered in California to be equipped with electronic onboard recorders is dead, at least for this year.

July 26, 2001

Senate Debate Continues on Mexican Trucks

Amendments acceptable to the Bush administration were beaten back on a 63-35 vote on Wednesday as the Senate continued debating the provisions to admit Mexican trucks into the United States.

July 25, 2001

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