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Security Briefs - Sept. 18-24
Computer Virus Hits the State Department • Bush Considers Additional Security for Airline Cargo • Cargo-Screening Plan Excluded From ϳԹland Security Bill • Loy: Transportation Network Will Never Be Completely Safe
September 24, 2003Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Freightliner Rolls Out New Truck, Engines
LAS VEGAS — Freightliner Trucks last week unveiled a new look for one of its most popular heavy-duty truck models, introduced two new Mercedes-Benz diesel engines and announced the availability of a German-made automated gear shift transmission for its line of medium-duty trucks in North America.
September 23, 2003Truckers, CN Railway Reach Accord at Terminal
Truckers and Canadian National Railway officials said that after weeks of growing disruptions at CN’s Brampton Intermodal Terminal in Toronto they had finally worked out a plan to tackle a large backlog of cargo containers.
September 23, 2003Dana Names Acting Chairman, President
Dana Corp. on Tuesday named Glen Hiner acting chairman and Bill Carroll acting president of the vehicle parts supplier.
September 23, 2003News Briefs - Sept. 23
Appeals Court Reinstates California Recall Vote • Flooded Virginia Tunnel Hurting Truckers • Audit Criticizes Colorado Regulation of Motor Carriers • FedEx Ground Opens New Illinois Facility • And more...
September 23, 2003Technology Briefs - Sept. 16 - Sept. 22
House Passes Ban on Internet Access Tax • White House Picks New Cybersecurity Chief • Bosselman Launches Transflo Truck Stop Scanning • Daimler’s Truck Finance Unit Offers Online Payments • And more...
September 22, 2003News Briefs - Sept. 22
Georgia-Pacific May Sell Distribution Unit • CNF Says Profit Will Top Analysts’ Predictions • Expeditors Expects 3Q Profit of 28-30 Cents • Group Seeks Expiration Dates on Tires • And more...
September 22, 2003House Eyes Road Funding
House leaders moved last week to extend funding for federal highway programs and related agencies for at least five months, agreeing on short-term legislation that would not require higher fuel taxes that many in Congress have said are needed for the long term.
September 22, 2003Caterpillar Announces Plans to Phase Out Bridge Engines
WASHINGTON — Caterpillar Inc. officials said last week the company would phase out its “bridge” engines by year’s end and that it would roll out heavy-duty versions of its new “Acert” engines starting next month..
September 22, 2003IT for Trucking Can Help Raise Profits, but Needs Standards, TMC Panels Say
CINCINNATI — Truck maintenance and information technology specialists said recently that IT is becoming integrated with trucking operations, but industry standards are needed to promote their use by fleets and their ability to increase income.
September 22, 2003