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Bureaus Raise Freight Rates

Four motor carrier rate bureaus will implement general rate increases on Nov. 1, plus offer a 35% discount on class rates for shippers who do not have an established discount with a carrier.

October 29, 1999

A.M. Executive Briefing - Oct. 29

In the news this morning: U.S.-Mexico border crossing to be widened; Truck safety improves on California's Highway 99, and KLLM Transport Services, Inc. reports third quarter results.

October 29, 1999

Court Rules on EPA Appeal

A federal appeals court ruled Friday on the Environmental Protection Agency’s appeal of its May ruling that struck down the agency’s new soot and smog standards.

October 29, 1999

P.M. Executive Briefing - Oct. 29

This afternoon's headlines: Teamsters take Overnite strike to second hauler; Kenworth to provide trucks for new TV show; and Ex-trucking company owner faces environmental charges.

October 29, 1999

UPS Puts Boxes Back on the Rails

United Parcel Service has restored most of its intermodal business to the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads, but some other major shippers say things are getting worse again.

October 28, 1999

Internet Drives EDI Costs Down

Small carriers that thought sending invoices to shippers electronically was a pipe dream may be in for a shock when they learn that electronic data interchange is more affordable than ever.

October 28, 1999

Software Could Speed Freight Refunds

Guaranteeing on-time delivery is easy for carriers when shippers don’t demand refunds. But new software could drastically increase refunds to shippers for late deliveries.

October 28, 1999

Drama Behind the Wheel

A trucker’s tale — more bitter than sweet — unfolded early one morning, when a woman pulled a big rig to safety as her unconscious husband drew his last breaths in the driver’s seat.

October 28, 1999

P.M. Executive Briefing - Oct. 28

This afternoon's headlines: Transit Group reports record third quarter earnings; Bridge collapse puts Calif. oversize permit office back in spotlight; and Celadon announces first quarter results.

October 28, 1999