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Trucking Technology Report - March 27

Today's Technology Headlines: Churn Rates in US Don't Burn Wireless Providers; AT&T May Change Breakup Plan; and E-Commerce Takes Off at Trucking Companie.

March 27, 2001

Higher Tolls Drive Truckers Off Oklahoma Turnpikes

Oklahoma’s turnpike toll increases, which went into effect Jan. 1, were meant to pay off the bonds for 50 miles of turnpike extensions. That payoff may take a little longer than expected, however, because trucks are avoiding the turnpikes to avoid paying 25% to 30% more in tolls.

March 26, 2001

U.S.-Mexico Border to Open By End of 2001

Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and U.S. Department of Transportation had a “good meeting” with their Mexican counterparts March 22 in Mexico City, and laid plans to open the border to Mexican trucks by the end of 2001.

March 26, 2001

Reports Shows U.S. Housing Market May Be Cooling Off

In a report that suggests the once red-hot housing market may be softening further as the economy continues to lose steam, new home sales fell 2.4% in February, the Commerce Department said.

March 26, 2001

Executive Briefing - March 26

Building a Smart Highway; Truck Makers Overloaded With Used Trucks; Illinois to Detour Trucks on I-94; Comair Pilots Begin Strike; and more...

March 26, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - March 26

Today's Technology Headlines: Lotus Brings E-Mail to Web Phones; Wireless Makes Trucker Treks More Efficient; and Universal Language for Wireless Data...

March 26, 2001

Group Aims for Super Truck Racing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Motor sports fans may soon be cheering for Peterbilts and Freightliners instead of Dodges and Chevys, if a new group unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show has anything to say about it.

March 26, 2001

Executive Briefing - March 23

Delphi to Idle 4,000 Workers Next Week; DOT Officials Talk with Counterparts in Mexico; Simon to Hike Driver Pay; NLRB to File Complaint Against Atlantic Trucking; DOT Renews ITS America Charter; and more...

March 23, 2001

Trucking Technology Report - March 23

Today's Technology Headlines: Wireless Vehicles; Auto Manufactures Focus on E-Commerce; Sharp to Launch Multimedia PDAs in U.S.; Aether Joins Alliance on Wireless

March 23, 2001

Bill Could Alter Truck Tire Excise Tax

Tire manufacturers are pushing for a simplified way to calculate the federal excise taxes due on truck tires without causing a loss to the U.S. Treasury.

March 23, 2001