In The News

• Tests show even minor crashes in minicars can be costly

  By Ken Thomas - The Associated Press
  Posted Jun 11th 2009 3:40AM

  WASHINGTON — Even a fender-bender in a fuel-efficient minicar can lead to thousands of dollars worth of repair...

• Freight index hits 7-year low

  By eTrucker Staff
  Posted Jun 11th 2009 3:37AM

  The Freight Transportation Services Index fell 1.2 percent in April from its March level, declining for the second co...

• Oil soars above $71, hitting 2009 high

  By George Jahn - The Associated Press
  Posted Jun 10th 2009 4:14AM

  VIENNA — Oil prices soared above $71 a barrel Wednesday to reach a 2009 high, as investors poured money into c...

• Pickens: Convert rigs from diesel to natural gas

  By The Associated Press
  Posted Jun 10th 2009 4:12AM

  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens predicted Tuesday that the United States will adopt a ...

• N.C. lawmakers give their OK to driver texting ban

  By Gary D. Robertson - The Associated Press
  Posted Jun 10th 2009 4:08AM

  RALEIGH, N.C. — Lawmakers want North Carolina motorists to stop mashing their cell phone keypads while mashing...