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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 17, 2001

Fed Unexpectedly Lowers Interest Rates

In an unexpected move Monday morning, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates just before U.S. financial markets reopened for the first time following last week’s terrorist attacks on America

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 14, 2001

NHTSA Study Backs Black Boxes

A study group of government agencies, vehicle manufacturers and universities has come down squarely in favor of event data recorders for highway vehicles. The so-called black boxes have long been required for commercial aircraft

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 14, 2001

Idaho Says Higher Limit, Split Speeds Working

Idaho hasn't seen any significant increase in crashes or fatalities since it raised it top highway speed limit and created split speed limits for cars and trucks

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Drivers•by Staff•September 14, 2001

Trucks Allowed On Wisconsin's Hoan Bridge

Heavy trucks are being allowed back on the Hoan Bridge on Interstate 794 over Milwaukee's Lake Michigan harbor

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Drivers•by Staff•September 14, 2001

Load Restrictions On Highway 97 Bridge In Oregon

Load restrictions have been placed on the bridge over Green Springs Drive and the Burlington Northern Railroad on Highway 97 in Klamath Falls, Ore

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 14, 2001

TCA Says Drug Test Result Sharing Should Be Done By Government, Not Carriers

The Truckload Carriers Assn., while it supports the sharing of driver drug test results, believes a government proposal to do so would be a burden on the trucking industry

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Drivers•by Staff•September 14, 2001

Relief Trucks Need Not Ask for Rules Exemptions

Trucking companies engaged in the relief effort for Tuesday’s terrorist attack need not apply for exemptions to hours of service or size and weight rules, a Department of Transportation spokesman said

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 14, 2001

New Economic Numbers Mixed, Terrorist Situation Adds To Uncertainty

New economic reports released this morning, coupled with the uncertainty and nervousness following Tuesday’s terrorist attack, are providing a more cloudy picture than ever about the economy

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 14, 2001

St. Ignace Show Goes On; Parade Dedicated To Victims

The Sixth Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show in St. Ignace, Mich., will be held this weekend, Sept. 14-16, as planned

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Drivers•by Staff•September 14, 2001

Attacks Still Causing Highway Problems

Updated 12:30 EDT. Three days after a terrorist attack on New York City and Washington, D.C., stunned the nation, there are still areas where highway travel has been affected

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