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Industrial Production Down 0.8%; PPI, Retail Sales Rise
Several reports released on Friday showed a mixed picture of the U.S. economy in August, as industrial production plummeted while producer price index and retail sales rose.
September 14, 2001Paralyzed British Trucker Finds Freedom on the Road
LONDON -- Trucker Martin Boddy’s ability to walk was taken from him in an accident he was involved in while hauling a load to Italy from England. But he has proved it will take more than that to stop his wheels.
September 14, 2001Reader Comments Encouraged on Last Week's Events
Transport Topics invites all readers to offer comments on last week's tragic events in the form of Letters to the Editor that will be considered for possible publication. In particular, comments on how these events affect the trucking industry would be appreciated. A href="http://www.ttnews.com/contact/letters.asp">Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.
September 14, 2001Editorial: After Spineless Acts, Trucking Shows Its Backbone
The terrible sights that our sometimes too-efficient communications system brought into our living rooms and offices last week, and that are now burned into our memories, have affected all of us.
September 14, 2001Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 14
Poll: Americans Support Cell Phone Restrictions; Business Applications Drive Wireless Sales; and more ...
September 14, 2001Wanted: Managers Who Know How to Drive a Truck . . . and Run the Business
In trucking, there’s a time-honored tradition of learning on the job. But as the industry has grown in size and complexity, the need for executives with broader knowledge and sharper management skills appears to be increasing exponentially.
September 14, 2001Markets Expected to Open Monday With Special Rules
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Friday that he still believes the stock markets will re-open on Monday, as federal securities regulators finalize special rules to prevent a potential free fall in market value.
September 14, 2001Executive Briefing - Sept. 13
U.S. Stock Markets to Open Monday; GM Employs Trucks, Couriers to Deliver Paychecks; Shipping Restricted in New York; ATA Seeks State Information on Fuel Price Hikes; and more...
September 13, 2001U.S. Airspace Re-Opens; Airfreight Moves Slowly
U.S. airspace was re-opened Thursday morning under new federal security regulations while the air cargo industry sought to make up for lost time.
September 13, 2001Tighter Border Security Means Long Delays for Truckers
In the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, security along both the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders have been significantly tightened, creating long delays for trucks trying to deliver goods.
September 13, 2001