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News Briefs - Jan. 9
C2 Acquires Birkmire Trucking Co. • International Offers Engine Retrofit Kit • Wholesale Inventories Rise 0.2% in November • Miller Named President of Con-Way Southern Express • And more ...
January 9, 2003
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Oregon Faces Loss of Funds Over Status of Farm Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on whether it should allow Oregon to continue exempting farm trucks from safety regulations, so the state would not have to lose millions of dollars in federal truck safety grant money.
January 9, 2003Editorial: Manufacturing Gains Spark Market, Spirits
The nation’s stock markets posted their biggest rally in two and a half months after a national survey last week showed a marked increase in U.S. manufacturing activity.
January 9, 2003Letter to the Editor: Tax Benefits
It is traditional for trucking to oppose increases in motor fuel taxes. Nevertheless, it is worth considering whether the 2-cent-a-year increase being proposed deserves a second look.
January 9, 2003News Briefs - Jan. 8
Yellow CEO Expects to Reach Deal with Union • OPEC Schedules Emergency Meeting for Weekend • FedEx Named One of the Best Employers • Roadway Names Hickerson President of Next Day Unit • And more ...
January 8, 2003DOT's Mineta Sidelined by Illness
Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta is undergoing treatment for a staph infection and will later undergo back surgery, the Department of Transportation said. As a result, he is expected to resume his duties at DOT "late next month," a DOT press statement said.
January 8, 2003Senators Urge More Security For Trucking, Port Operations
Several senators, citing terrorist threats, have called for increased transportation security and more federal spending and regulation to guard ports and ensure that trucks are safe.
January 8, 2003Security, Congestion, Safety Top Agenda for Research Board Washington Meeting
The Transportation Research Board's 82nd annual meeting, set for Jan. 12-16 in Washington, has an agenda focused on security, congestion, safety and reauthorization of the next surface transportation bill.
January 8, 2003Rising Workers’ Comp Premiums Force Higher Deductibles for Coverage
The cost of workers' compensation insurance for truckers is on the rise, bringing back memories of a similar crisis a decade ago.
January 8, 2003Security Briefs Jan. 2 - 8
Ridge Nominated to Head ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security Department • Con-Way Given Approval for Customs Self Assessment • Terrorists Control 15 Cargo Ships, US Says •
January 8, 2003