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Jobless Rate Rises in June

The U.S. unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 4.5% in June as the economy lost 114,000 jobs during the month, the Labor Department said on Friday. And for the 11th straight month, manufacturing payrolls fell, this time by 113,000.

July 6, 2001

Executive Briefing - July 6

Small Manufacturers Help Economy Stay Afloat; GM Recalls 10,000 Pickups, SUVs; Emery Sued for Racial Discrimination; Gasoline, Diesel Prices Drop as Business Slows; and more...

July 6, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - July 6

Beepers Fading as Cell Phones Take Over; CSX Lines Launches ShipMyVehicle.com; A New Way to Thumb a Ride; and more...

July 6, 2001

U.S. LTL Carriers Reshape Traditions

MEXICO CITY — U.S. less-than-truckload companies are redefining the traditional truckload market in Mexico by applying U.S. industry standards, while working to overcome infrastructure barriers and cultural differences, according to spokesmen for several U.S.-based carriers. BR CLEAR=all>

July 5, 2001

Yellow Freight to Raise Rates 4.9%

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Freight System plans to raise rates 4.9% beginning Aug. 1, the Wall Street Journal reported. The increase, which is timed for the peak season from August to November, applies to its general tariff rates.

July 5, 2001

DOT Misses Deadline for Hill's Truck Parking Study

The Department of Transportation failed to meet the June 23 deadline for submitting a study to Congress on claims that long-haul truckers can’t find sufficient parking spaces to comply with federal safety regulations.

July 5, 2001

Executive Briefing - July 5

Iraq Will Resume Oil Exports; Amtrak Looks at Hauling More Freight; Chicago Fed Says Recession Risk Rose in May; Announced Job Cuts Jumped 56% in June; and more..

July 5, 2001

Paccar to Boost Production of Some Trucks

Truck maker Paccar Inc. said that it will increase production of some heavy- and medium-duty trucks because of growing demand.

July 5, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - July 5

Palm Hopes Infrared Stations Expand Audience for PDAs; An Acid Test for the Mobile Telecoms Industry; Instant Connectivity for Mobiles; and more...

July 5, 2001