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Trucking Technology Report - June 1

Wireless Companies Delay U.S. Debuts; UPS to Use Microsoft 'Smart Tags'; Popularity of Wireless Text Messaging Increases; and more...

June 1, 2001

Reports Show More Weakness in Manufacturing

Reports from Chicago and New York released on Thursday illustrated a continued weakness in manufacturing, as well a continued threat of a recession.

May 31, 2001

Truckside Advertising Spawns New Industry

Fleet trucks are no longer simply delivering products — they’re delivering advertising messages as well. And the popularity of the medium appears to be spawning a cottage industry dedicated to its success.

May 31, 2001

Under-21 Driver Proposal Draws More Critics Than Supporters

An industry petition to put 19- and 20-year-olds behind the steering wheels of heavy trucks at the end of a 48-week training period has drawn about 550 comments, mostly in opposition, said a spokesman for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

May 31, 2001

Oklahoma Officials Ask for Additional Turnpike

Fewer truckers have been using Oklahoma’s turnpikes since a large toll hike at the beginning of the year, and still more may choose to avoid the tolls if a plan to turn part of U.S. 69 into a turnpike is adopted.

May 31, 2001

ATA Urged to Ask Congress for Reduction in Truck Excise Tax

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — American Trucking Associations will be asked to make reduction of the 12% excise tax on the purchase of new Class 8 tractors and trucks a top priority for its lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill

May 31, 2001

Executive Briefing - May 31

AAR Reports Intermodal Loads Down 5.3%; Volvo AB May Supply International Engines; Some NTSB Recommendations Being Ignored; BNSF to Begin New Intermodal Service; and more...

May 31, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - May 31

AT&T Spin-Off Ruled Tax-Free Transaction; Cell Phone Sales Target to Ring True; Cell Phone Sales Target to Ring True; and more...

May 31, 2001