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Some States Restrict Idling, Leaving Drivers in the Cold
Of almost a dozen states that have regulations restricting prolonged truck-engine idling, only a few loosen those rules in the interest of driver health and comfort on cold winter months.
January 16, 2004
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Question for Readers: How Have Drivers' HOS Rules Affected Your Business?
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.The new, federal driver hours-of-service rules took effect Jan. 4 -- albeit with "soft" enforcement.
January 16, 2004Philadelphia Fed Index Rises to Highest Level in 10 Years
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday its general economic index this month registered 38.8, the highest since December 1993, compared with 30.3 in December.
January 15, 2004News Briefs - Jan. 15
Celadon Reports Higher Fiscal 2Q Earnings Jobless Claims Fall 11,000 in Latest Week Tanker's Cargo May Have Shifted Before I-95 Accident W.Va. Proposes Easing Reporting Requirements for Some Truckers And more...
January 15, 2004December Retail Sales Rise 0.5%
The Commerce Department said Thursday that retail sales rose 0.5% in December, the second straight increase.
January 15, 2004Consumer Prices Increase 0.2% in December
Consumer prices rose 0.2% in December, the Labor Department said Thursday, which analysts said showed that increased competition is keeping retailers from raising prices..
January 15, 2004Opinion: Deal Early With Hours Rule Changes
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.The changes to the hours-of-service regulations are here and motor carriers are feeling the impact to varying degrees. How carriers deal with these changes early in the process will be critical.
January 15, 2004News Briefs - Jan. 14
Tolls on Pennsylvania Turnpike Likely to Increase Swift Acquires Remaining 51% of Trans-Mex I-95 in Maryland Reopens After Deadly Crash November Trade Gap Narrows to $38 Billion And more...
January 14, 2004Wholesale Prices Rise 0.3% in December
The Labor Department said Wednesday wholesale prices rose 0.3% in December, reflecting higher costs for energy products..
January 14, 2004ATA Seeks Middleman Role in Hazmat Driver Checks
American Trucking Associations is preparing to offer a middleman service for truck drivers with hazardous materials licenses who will need criminal-background clearances to comply with new federal anti-terrorism laws.
January 14, 2004