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Truck Makers Want Say on Engine Edict

Truck manufacturers say they cannot fit engines mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency into 2003 model-year trucks because the engines will not be ready in time.

March 28, 2001

API Sues EPA Over Sulfur Rule

The American Petroleum Institute filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency that could prevent the government from implementing its ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel emission rule.

March 28, 2001

Executive Briefing - March 28

UPS Considering Spending Delays; Venezuelan Oil Workers Strike; Mitsubishi Expects Record Loss; OOIDA Wants Volvo Trucks Investigated; and more...

March 28, 2001

America鈥檚 Road Team Finalists

American Trucking Associations announced 36 finalists in the competition to become 鈥渃aptains鈥 on America鈥檚 Road Team for 2001-02.

March 28, 2001

Maker of Truck Cabs, Bodies to Close in May

A company that makes trucks cabs and vehicle bodies for customers including Volvo and Mack, said it will close in May, eliminating 310 jobs.

March 27, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - March 27

Today's Technology Headlines: Churn Rates in US Don't Burn Wireless Providers; AT&T May Change Breakup Plan; and E-Commerce Takes Off at Trucking Companie.

March 27, 2001

Executive Briefing - March 27

Calif. Regulators Raise Power Rates; American Greetings to Cut 1,500 Jobs; Nissan Ready to Discuss Diesel Stake With Volvo; Labor Leader Wants Border Closed; and more...

March 27, 2001

House Panel Told More Congestion Unavoidable

A traffic congestion expert testifying before a congressional panel last week prescribed a good stereo and air-conditioning system for anyone trying to deal with traffic jams, because they will only get worse.

March 27, 2001

Durable Goods Orders Fall; Consumer Confidence Rises

Two reports of great interest to the trucking industry provided mixed economic news Tuesday, as orders for all durable goods fell 0.2% in February but consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March.

March 27, 2001

U.S. Average Retail Falls 1.3 Cents

The U.S. average retail price for diesel fuel fell Monday for the eighth straight week, declining 1.3 cents to 137.9 per gallon from 139.2 on March 19, the Energy Depart-ment reported.

March 27, 2001

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