The U.S. economy was sliding into recession, fuel prices were at all-time highs and trucking companies were scrambling to fill excess freight-hauling capacity.

As the Transportation Department moved to implement new security measures at airports and border crossings, freight haulers are bracing for longer delays, closer scrutiny of drivers and higher costs as some of the consequences of last week’s terrorist strike.

In trucking, there’s a time-honored tradition of learning on the job. But as the industry has grown in size and complexity, the need for executives with broader knowledge and sharper management skills appears to be increasing exponentially.

Thirty-six truck drivers from across Canada will compete in the 2001 National Professional Truck Driving Championships on Sept. 15 in Surrey, British Columbia.

MINNEAPOLIS — Kerri Wirachowsky of Ontario beat out 53 competitors for the title of grand champion in the North American Inspectors Championships.

MINNEAPOLIS - Raymond M. Simon of Yellow Freight System was named grand champion of the 2001 American Trucking Associations' National Truck Driving Championships, becoming the first driver ever to earn the title three times.

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At the ATA National Truck Driving Championships... oad Team Driver Hails Colleagues; Pin Heads; and more...

At the ATA National Truck Driving Championships... merican Freightways Has High Hopes For Rookies; Companies Make Their Drivers Comfortable; and more...

With a few exceptions, all of the drivers who will vie to post the highest scores in this edition of the National Truck Driving Championships work for trucking companies that are members of American Trucking Associations.