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A.M. Executive Briefing - Sept. 7

In the news this morning: Air cargo firms cozy up to trucking; former Netscape exec may rejoin FDX board; and trucking firms get tough with drivers over violations.

September 7, 1999

A.M. Executive Briefing - Sept. 8

In the news this morning: No. 2 exec at UPS to retire; Canadian court strikes down absolute liability for truck wheel separations; and Detroit rail-freight center talks back on track.

September 7, 1999

Cummins Unveils Cleaner Engine

Cummins Engine Co. is replacing a longtime staple of its product line with a new model that will meet stricter federal emissions standards.

September 3, 1999

Diesel Prices Rise Yet Again

The national average price of diesel fuel rose 0.8 cents to $1.194 per gallon on Aug. 30, marking the 12th straight week of increases.

September 3, 1999

P.M. Executive Briefing - Sept. 3

This afternoon's headlines: Truckers walk out at Baltimore port, threaten to expand protest; Town of Chester wants large-truck ban lifted; and Blue Water Bridge reopening stalled.

September 3, 1999

Texas Overnite Terminal Joins Union

Workers at Overnite Transportation terminal in Laredo, Texas, voted 7-3 to join the Teamsters union at a National Labor Relations Board election Sept. 2.

September 3, 1999

Lawmaker Pushes Rail Crossing Bill

U.S. Rep. Bud Cramer announced legislation Thursday that would allocate money for upgrading railroad safety devices and jack up federal diesel taxes to pay for it.

September 3, 1999

Trucker Cleared in Logging Crash

A Quebec trucker accused of causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of a private logging road in Maine has been acquitted of manslaughter.

September 3, 1999

Truckers Use Rigs to Nab Suspect

Two semi-trailer drivers said they saw a man beating a woman in a car, so they did what any law-abiding citizens would do: used their rigs to box in and force the car to the road side.

September 3, 1999

A.M. Executive Briefing - Sept. 3

In the news this morning: Trucker given traffic citations in fatal bridge accident; Volvo to grow in medium-truck sector; and Transit Group establishes logistics division.

September 3, 1999