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News Briefs - June 21
United’s Expanded Terminal Open in Chicago • Canada Considers Electronic Log Books • CPR to Expand 'Trailer on Train' Service • Evans: Mexican Trucks to Cross Border Soon • And more...
June 21, 2002
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Philly Fed Index Surges to Highest Point in 4 Years
The manufacturing index of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia soared to a four-year high in June, the Fed reported Thursday, setting a mark of 22.2 compared with 9.1 in May.
June 20, 2002LEI Rises 0.4% in May; 6th Increase in 7 Months
In a sign of continued gradual recovery, the Conference Board said Thursday its index of leading indicators increased 0.4% in May, the sixth increase in the past seven months.
June 20, 2002ATA Formally Petitions EPA on Diesel Rule
The American Trucking Associations formally filed a petition for reconsideration with the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday over its 2004 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Rule.
June 20, 2002Shippers Ask President to Help Prevent West Coast Ports Strike
Shipper groups have asked President Bush to help prevent a work stoppage they say could cripple freight movement at West Coast ports if the longshoreman’s union and terminal operators fail to reach a contract agreement by the July 1 deadline.
June 20, 2002Carriers Use Various Methods to Control Fuel Costs
Because fuel represents anywhere from 5% to 20% or more of a trucking company’s expenses, making it the second-largest cost factor after labor, fluctuating fuel prices can potentially cause major disruptions with revenue because of fuel’s effect on freight rates.
June 20, 2002News Briefs - June 20
Average Rush Hour Wait Up to 62 Hours Yearly • CVSA Road Check Shows Vehicle Improvement • OPEC Members Ponder Output Hike • U.S. Trade Deficit Swelled in April • And more...
June 20, 2002Con-Way, Units Makes Management Changes
Con-Way Transportation Services Inc. announced several management changes on Thursday, most notably the promotion of Douglas Stotlar to the post of chief operating officer.
June 20, 2002Security Briefs - June 14 - June 19
Senate Passes Terror Insurance Package • S.C. Gov. Hodges Won’t Block Plutonium Truck Shipments • Hong Kong Protests Cargo Security Requests • Operation Safe Commerce Completes Phase One Testing • And more...
June 19, 2002News Briefs - June 19
UPS Makes Contract Proposals to Teamsters • Navistar, Union Talks Break Down After One Day • Oil Dips on Expected OPEC Export Boost • Train Wreck Causes Fire, Closes Road • And more...
June 19, 2002