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No job for the faint-hearted - roadtrain driver
Journalist Richard Middleton rides along with Shane Cordwell on one of the toughest trucker drives in the world - tugging three trailers across Australia's outback on some of the hottest, driest, loneliest roads in the world More »
GPS in taxis sparks protest
For mayor Bloomberg, "taxicab technology systems" are a no-brainer. For many New York cabbies they're an attack on their privacy and on their pocketbook More »
Innovative solutions to Dutch traffic jams
3-wheel taxis and an "anti traffic jam bonus" for home workers are amongst the ideas offered as solutions to Dutch traffic congestion More »
Transport and terrorism - technology to the rescue
The crackdown on airline passenger carry-on items such as cosmetics, lip balm and water bottles is hogging the news, but the real work of transportation security is cranking away in the background. EyeForTransport's upcoming North American Cargo Security Forum in Washington is an example More »
Bad fleet drivers cause headaches
When it comes to drivers, the biggest concern of British fleet managers is how their behind-the-wheel employees impact their company's reputation More »
Trucks vs Trains: making truckers pay more won't work
Rail may be cheaper than truck, says Ontario Trucking Association President David Bradley, but it can't match the service, and truckers do pay their fair share. More »
New trucker sleep rules will increase costs
New U.S. rules to combat sleepy driving begin in January '04, but Canadian truckers feel they will increase costs and transit times, especially at border crossings. More »
Schneider National increases driver pay
One of North America's largest trucking companies has upgraded its pay scales, saying its drivers are key to achieving customer satisfaction. More »
Anti-terrorist help for truckers
Ohio truck driver's admission of involvement in terrorist plot highlights need for new terrorism truck security plan. More »
Cargo info in advance at borders
A new U.S. government requirement to provide information about cargo in advance could help truckers get through borders. More »
Truckers, anti terrorism hot topic in Vegas
A semitrailer-based terrorist attack could damage the US economy and national security as much as the 9/11 attacks, says convention speaker. More »
Canada-U.S. trade gets FAST
The massive traffic back-ups at Canada-U.S. border crossings following 9/11 are a thing of the past with the new FAST program. More »
Trucks a real terror concern
Fresh threats against economic targets and three attacks overseas this year using fuel trucks have convinced security officials that America's trucks pose a greater risk than ever More »
Busy truckers predict upswing
Truck drivers suffered from a slowdown recently, especially after September 11, but now the loads are frequent and full: an indication of economic health. More »
The trucker and the professor
One crisscrosses the country, hauling his cargo in an 18-wheeler. The other crunches the numbers and starts software companies--five at last count. Meet the twin engines driving the new math-based trucking industry. More »
Tracking trucks and tolls
New electronic toll tags should speed freight truck inspections and enforcement, but the industry is wary. More »
George W. Bush: thoughts on trucking
U.S. Presidential candidate George W. Bush answers questions about the trucking industry. More »
