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NewsJanuary 15, 2002

Behind the Fuel Economy Scenes At Kenworth

They look like regular over the road trucks, but the drivers behind the wheel aren't delivering freight -- they're on the road testing design enhancements and fuel economy. It's all part of Kenworth's ongoing research and

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NewsDecember 28, 2001

Durable Goods, Jobless And Consumer Confidence Reports Released

Orders for durable goods in the United States took a nosedive in November and the latest numbers on initial jobless claims climbed slightly, but consumers are feeling better about the economy

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NewsDecember 26, 2001

Perks & Pay

Before the economy turned sour, experienced drivers could switch carriers like frenzied shoppers racing from bargain to bargain. While "A list" drivers are still very much in demand, fleet managers say they've dropped job hoppers to the "B" categor

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NewsDecember 12, 2001

Truck Maker Execs Talk About State Of The Industry

As truck makers make decisions to deal with a sluggish economy and trends in the trucking industry, some changes are on the horizon. Heavy Duty Trucking, in its December issue, talks with three OEM executives about

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NewsDecember 11, 2001

Interest Rates Cut, Manufacturers See Better Times While Wholesale Inventories, Sales Fall

Interest rates have been cut by the Federal Reserve Bank for the 11th time this year in a move to put some life into a weak American economy

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NewsDecember 7, 2001

Latest Economic News Mixed, Consumers Upbeat

The latest economic news is better in some areas and worse in others, while consumers don’t seem to be that worried about the state of the economy

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NewsNovember 30, 2001

GDP Posts Bigger Drop Than First Thought

The latest word on the economy is that it’s shrinking faster than originally thought

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NewsNovember 27, 2001

Consumer Confidence Falling

Consumers don’t feel too good about the American economy, despite predictions by some economists that things will soon turn around

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NewsNovember 24, 2001

Economic News Is Improved

There’s some better news about the American economy and for trucking the effects will be positive

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NewsNovember 19, 2001

Housing Starts Fall In October

Housing continues to prop up the rest of the economy

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