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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 26, 2001

Durable Goods Shipments & Orders Drop

U.S. manufacturers reported a 2% drop in durable goods shipments in June together with a larger 2.3% dip in orders and 0.7% cut in inventories. This news is neutral to slightly negative for freight

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Drivers•by Staff•July 26, 2001

Iowa Trucking Company Closes, 700 Lose Jobs

There’s been another trucking company casualty. Regional carrier Midland Transportation closed its doors Tuesday, after its bank told company officials they would no longer extend credit to cover payroll and other expenses

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Drivers•by Staff•July 26, 2001

Old Dominion, FFE Report Lower Second Quarter Numbers

Lower second quarter numbers for motor carriers trickled in yesterday, with one carrier reporting lower profits despite having more business, while the other just managed to squeak out a profit

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Drivers•by Staff•July 26, 2001

Senate Rebuffs Bush on Mexican Trucks

The Senate rebuffed President Bush, voting for a bill that places tough restrictions on Mexican trucks that want long-distance access to the U.S

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 26, 2001

Peterbilt Reveals Product Support Strategy

Peterbilt Motors is building an extensive product support program which will broaden its involvement in vehicle maintenance and parts inventory management.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 25, 2001

Bandag Profits Squeezed by Weak Markets, Higher Costs

Bandag Inc. posted second quarter earnings of $9.5 million, down 46% from second quarter 2000

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 25, 2001

High Fuel Prices Boost Texaco, Chevron Profits

Texaco and Chevron, expected to merge later this year, reported healthy profit increases in their refining and marketing operations due to bigger profits on fuel and other refined products

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Drivers•by Staff•July 25, 2001

Senate Stalemate Continues Over Mexican Trucks

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate today wrestled over Mexican trucks once again, with a failed attempt to resolve a stalemate that threatens to shut down the Senate

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 25, 2001

Chicago Area Could Get New Beltway

The Chicago metropolitan area could be home to a new outer beltway on the western side of the city that would link Interstate 80 on the south with Interstate 90 on the north

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 25, 2001

Exposure To Diesel Linked To Cancer In Children

Children of men exposed to diesel fuel may be more likely to get a type of fast-growing cancer

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