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Beige Book Says Economy Improving; Some Areas Still Weak
In its regular report on the state of the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it sees "signs of improvement" in nearly all regions of the United States, although some areas of the country report weakness.
April 24, 2002Technology Briefs - April 18 - April 24
Qualcomm Cites Sharp Drop in Earnings Chevron Unveils New Fuel for Diesel Engines XMs Subscribers Up, but Losses Mount XATA Sees 1Q Loss Widen And more...
April 24, 2002Background Check Bill Clears Panel
A federal law requiring criminal background checks of all drivers applying to haul hazardous material moved closer to enactment after a Senate committee approved a bill giving the Department of Transportation instructions on how to conduct the investigations.
April 23, 2002News Briefs - April 23
Tenneco Auto Says Loss Much Smaller in 1Q Investment Can Drive U.S. Recovery, Greenspan Says S.D. Governor Candidates Call Truck Tax Unfair And more...
April 23, 2002Truck-Related Highway Deaths Fall
Highway fatalities involving big trucks dropped by 19 during the year 2001, according to a preliminary report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released on Monday.
April 23, 2002Wabash Names Greubel President, CEO
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said Tuesday that it has named William Greubel president and chief executive officer effective May 6, replacing acting president and CEO Richard Dessimoz.
April 23, 2002Tougher Driver Licensing Endorsed at Senate Hearing
A senator from Illinois is drafting legislation that could require applicants to furnish more proof that they are who they say they are when they seek a commercial driver license.
April 23, 2002Class 8 Truck Orders Soar
Orders for future deliveries of Class 8 trucks soared in March by nearly 170% over March of 2001, reflecting, at least in part, what one manufacturer called a frantic effort by carriers to acquire new power units before federal requirements for lower-emission engines take effect Oct. 1.
April 22, 2002Weather on the Web, By Subscription
Truckers, like sailors, need to keep one eye on the weather gauge. And truckers, like many people, are turning more and more to the Internet to find crucial information.
April 22, 2002Diesel Prices Fall Again, Down to $1.304
The national average price of diesel fuel fell for the second straight week, the Department of Energy said Monday, dropping 1.6 cents per gallon to stand at $1.304.
April 22, 2002