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P.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 29
This afternoon's headlines: Researcher warns drayers may flee 'sweatshop' conditions at ports; South Florida dump truck drivers return to work; and Rail ramp to reduce truck traffic at Port of Houston.
February 29, 2000
Robert Brown of Bot Auto breaks down the state of autonomous trucking today, and where it's headed.
Research Board Focuses on Intermodal
The federal government’s efforts to improve intermodal freight transportation were scrutinized by rail, highway and ocean carriers last week at a National Academy of Sciences conference.
February 29, 2000Nissan Seeking Buyer for Truck Unit
DaimlerChrysler refused to comment on recent reports that it plans to purchase financially troubled Nissan Diesel Motor Co., which Nissan Motor - its parent company - seeks to sell as soon as it can be shored up.
February 29, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 29
In the news this morning: Liability pool proposed for South Florida port truckers; GE subsidiary buys Bank of America vehicle portfolio; and Delphi buys parts shipper.
February 29, 2000ATA Asks Congress for Fuel Relief
American Trucking Associations President Walter B. McCormick Jr. took trucking's case to Congress last week, asking a Senate committee for immediate help with the current diesel fuel price crisis.
February 28, 2000Sleep Experts Propose Hours Plan
The National Sleep Foundation is calling for increasing the amount of time truck drivers can spend behind the wheel to 12 hours, as long as they have 12 hours off.
February 28, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 28
This afternoon's headlines: Political, economic effects of higher oil prices likely to linger; Trailer manufacturers tackle chemical vapor recovery; and Front axle air-disc brakes could be a viable choice for small fleets.
February 28, 2000Navistar Takes Back International Brand
Navistar International trucks are now, once and for all, simply “International” trucks as the company announced a name change for its truck business.
February 28, 2000Associates Ventures Into E-Commerce
The Associates will make its first foray into the world of electronic commerce with the launch of an online marketplace for the sale of used trucks and related services.
February 28, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing - Feb. 28
In the news this morning: J.B. Hunt helping to form standards for logistics software; Study says Iowa needs more truck parking; and Canadian trucking groups band together to seek solutions to industry concerns.
February 28, 2000