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Fuel-Economy Report Changes Favor Auto Industry

The National Academy of Sciences has admitted changing a report on vehicle fuel economy in favor of the auto industry, possibly influenced by large auto manufacturers, who responded to a copy that was recently leaked, news services reported.

July 27, 2001

Growth of Revenue Outpaced Income in 2000

With a softening economy reducing freight volume and spiraling fuel costs boosting the cost of service, 2000 was not expected to be a good year for motor carriers. And indeed, for most, it wasn’t.

July 27, 2001

Senate Continues Support for Rules on Mexican Trucks

Issues surrounding Mexican trucks entering the U.S. continued to delay action on the transportation spending bill as the Senate defeated an amendment that sponsors say would have guaranteed compliance with the North American Free Trade Agreement.

July 27, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - July 27

Inttra, Tradevision in Alliance; Cars Merge Slowly Onto Info Highway; Airwaves Battle May Delay 3G Auction; and more...

July 27, 2001

Diesel Cars Preparing a Comeback

With gas prices on the rise and American drivers choosing style over efficiency, the once-maligned diesel engine cars may be coming back to America, according to Bloomberg News columnist Doron Levin.

July 26, 2001

Senate Unit Provides Funds for Brake Lining Research

The Senate took the first step since 1968 toward the development of federal standards for replacement brake linings when the Appropriations Committee approved $300,000 for research and testing in a Department of Transportation funding bill.

July 26, 2001

Executive Briefing - July 26

Canadian Mullen Transportation Reports Record Success; Volvo Announces Sale of Low Cab-over-engine Division; CSX Announces 125% Earnings Increase; DaimlerChrysler Expects Profit From Hyundai; and more...

July 26, 2001

California Recorder Bill Dies in Committee Vote

A bill that would have required trucks registered in California to be equipped with electronic onboard recorders is dead, at least for this year.

July 26, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - July 26

Wireless Settlement Offered; Coors Looks for a Silver Bullet; New Software Systems Need New Computers; and more...

July 26, 2001