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New Army Suspension System Could Provide a Smooth Ride

An electromechanical suspension system being tested by the U.S. Army that reduces shock and vibration fivefold and improves handling and fuel economy could be available to the commercial truck industry within a couple of years, project developers and Army officials say.

September 6, 2001

Engine Makers to Appeal Calif. Decision

The Engine Manufacturers Association said it will appeal an Aug. 21 court ruling that California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District can require public agencies to buy low-emission or alternative-fuel vehicles for their fleets of trucks, vans, buses and other vehicles. BR CLEAR = ALL.

September 6, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 6

Companies Announce 4,230 More Job Cuts; Ford Recalling Another 1.6 Million Vehicles; Cargo Volumes Up at N.Y.-N.J. Port; Chicago Area Imports Gasoline From Europe; and more...

September 6, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - Sept. 6

Change Ahead for Cell Phones; Stonepath Buys Air Plus; A Merger of Equals; and more...

September 6, 2001

Toll Group Seeks Compatible Vehicle ID Technology

The E-ZPass toll consortium has voted to work with agencies operating truck pre-clearance systems across the country to explore ways to make their electronic vehicle identification technology compatible, according to E-ZPass officials.

September 5, 2001

Trucking Technology Alert - Sept. 5

Trucking Firm Moves Into ISP Market; Concerns Over Bluetooth Increasing; and more...

September 5, 2001

Productivity Up 2.1%, Labor Dept. Says

The U.S. worker is becoming more productive, according to a government report released Wednesday morning.

September 5, 2001

Executive Briefing - Sept. 5

U.S. Economy Ready to Pick Up, Treasury Chief Says; U.S. Job Cut Announcements Down in August; Strike at Mexican VW Plant Ends; Daimler, China Truck Venture Reported; and more...

September 5, 2001

NAPM, Construction Reports Show Struggling Economy

Two reports released Tuesday confirm that the U.S. economy remains sluggish.

September 4, 2001

U.S. Says Mexican Trucks Must Pay All Taxes, Fees

Top U.S. officials have confirmed that Mexican truckers who operate in the United States will have to pay all the federal and state taxes and registration fees that U.S. carriers must pay.

September 4, 2001