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Consumer Confidence Plummets in July
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index declined to 76.6 in July from 83.5 in June.
July 29, 2003
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Senate 'Hold' Delays Vote on Sandberg
The Senate has indefinitely delayed confirmation of Annette Sandberg to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration because one senator has placed a hold that stops action on her nomination, Capitol Hill sources told Transport Topics last week. br clear=all>
July 29, 2003News Briefs - July 28
ArvinMeritor Seeks Meeting With Dana Directors Fed's Moskow Optimistic on U.S. Economy Marten's 2Q Profits Rise Gasoline Prices Remain Steady, Lundberg Says And more...
July 28, 2003Technology Briefs - July 22 - July 28
Freightquote Renews Shipping Deal With eBay More Auto Makers Using Diesel Engines for U.S. Market Cummins Reports Higher Truck Engine Sales Qualcomm Reports Profit in Fiscal 3Q And more...
July 28, 2003Industry Representatives, Government Join to Sponsor Emissions Workshop
Representatives of the trucking industry, engine makers, refineries, environmental groups and the government have been scheduled to meet at a workshop in Chicago Aug. 6 and 7 to discuss the federal diesel emissions standards for 2007.
July 28, 2003TL Carriers Verdict Mixed On New-Model Engines
Several truckload carriers sent mixed signals recently on whether Class 8 trucks with new-model engines meeting federally mandated emission standards are being embraced by the industry.
July 28, 2003Freightliner Begins Tests of Fuel Cell That Operates Onboard Appliances
Hoping to reduce idling time and engine wear, Freightliner LLC has begun trials of a fuel cell that uses methanol to produce electricity that operates cab appliances from computers to the air conditioner.
July 28, 2003Diesel Price Reverses Course, Falls 0.1 Cent
The average retail price of diesel fuel declined 0.1 cent to $1.438 per gallon, the U.S. Department of Energy reported Monday.
July 28, 2003News Briefs - July 25
Crude Oil Has First Weekly Decline in a Month Railroads Becoming More Competitive, Journal Says Net Income for P.A.M. Slips Forward Air Profits Rise And more...
July 25, 2003Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.1% in June
Orders for durable goods in the United States rose 2.1% in June, which was the largest increase since January, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
July 25, 2003