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N.Y.-Area Business Gauge Contracts; Chicago Seen Less Dire

New reports Monday from purchasing agents in two of the top U.S. markets spelled worse news about business conditions in the New York area, while Chicago-area factories saw mild improvement in what are still recessionary conditions.

April 30, 2001

Executive Briefing - April 30

Roadway Offers New Online Service; North Dakota Says No to 75 MPH Speed Limit; Tibbett & Britten Announce New Contract, CEO; Volvo to Restructure U.S. Truck Operations; and more...

April 30, 2001

U.S. Average Diesel Price Drops 0.1 Cent

The U.S. average pump price for diesel fuel fell 0.1 cent in the past week, to 144.2 cents per gallon as of April 30, the Energy Department reported Monday.

April 30, 2001

Study Finds Reflective Tape Saves Lives

Reflective tape on trucks will prevent between 191-350 highway deaths and 7,800 crashes each year, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

April 30, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - April 30

Regional Bell SBC May Offer Long-Distance Service; Retinal Device Puts Pictures in Eyes; Companies Discuss Uniform Technology; and more...

April 30, 2001

Trism in Early Sale Talks; Adopts Rights Plan

Kennesaw, Ga.-based Trism Inc., a flatbed trucking company that hauls specialized heavy loads and hazardous materials, said Friday it “is currently in preliminary discussions with third parties who have expressed an interest in acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of Trism.â€

April 27, 2001

U.S. GDP Surprises With 2% Rise

The U.S. economy was not as weak in the first quarter as many had feared, but grew at an annual rate of 2.0%, the Commerce Department said Friday.

April 27, 2001

ATA Requests Judgement in Oregon Tax Lawsuit

American Trucking Associations fired another shot in the ongoing battle against the Oregon weight-distance tax, asking a state court for a summary judgment to immediately resolve the question whether the tax, the oldest of its kind, violates the U.S. Constitution.

April 27, 2001

ATA Supports Pa. Fleet in Workers Comp Case

American Trucking Associations added its support to a Pennsylvania trucking company’s attempt to protect an agreement with its interstate drivers regarding the choice of jurisdiction for filing worker compensation claims.

April 27, 2001

Executive Briefing - April 27

Strike Forces Layoffs at Comair; Budget Group Reports 1Q Loss; CF Opens Largest Border Terminal; Asian Growth Offsets U.S. Downturn, FedEx Says; and more...

April 27, 2001