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One Year Later, Firestone Recall Has Changed the Game

One year ago this week, Firestone began a voluntary recall of its Wilderness AT tires that grew into one of the largest automotive controversies in history and changed the way consumer safety is treated by the auto industry.

August 10, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Aug. 10

Fla. Officials Look to Resume Communications Project; GT Nexus Launches Forwarder Network Software; The Little Engine That Might; and more...

August 10, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - Aug. 9

Florida City Gives Initial OK to Cell Phone Ban; Logistics.com Wins Staples Contract; ClearCross To Offer Andersen Trade Consulting; and more...

August 9, 2001

Enrolling in the College of Freight-Handling Knowledge

Loading packages may not seem like a very sophisticated job. For Al Bedran, though, its like a work of art.

August 9, 2001

China's SinoTrans Taps Into U.S. Logistics Tech

American spy planes and trucks may not have much in common, but in China both types of equipment seem to draw intense interest.

August 9, 2001

Exide to Cut More Jobs; Posts Loss in Fiscal 1Q

Exide Technologies, the worlds largest maker of vehicle batteries, said Wednesday that it will cut another 1,300 jobs and reported a net loss of $6.7 million or 26 cents per share for its fiscal 2002 first quarter ended June 30.

August 9, 2001

Executive Briefing - Aug. 9

FedEx Hooked by Code Red Worm; Many Americans Dont Think Refunds Will Help, Poll Finds; UPS Sets Target of 10% Growth in 2001; G.I., Estes Announce Alliance; and more...

August 9, 2001

Jeffords Considers Emissions Plan for Transport Sector

WASHINGTON Sen. James Jeffords (I-Vt.), chairman of the Committee on Environmental and Public Affairs, is considering legislation that would put the transportation sector under a national cap-and-trade pollution program, similar to the one in the utilities industry.

August 8, 2001

Freight-Handling Innovations Can Help Firms Reduce Costs

Innovations in handling freight are increasingly being used by trucking companies to boost efficiency and reduce worker compensation payouts and cargo damage claims, according to industry spokesmen interviewed by Transport Topics.

August 8, 2001