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For years, carriers have sought ways to improve their drivers’ behavior when on the road and out of corporate sight, relying mainly on word of mouth and variations on those ubiquitous “Am I Driving Safely?” signs.

Daimler AG said Tuesday it lost $1.68 billion in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $1.73 billion a year ago, the Associated Press reported.

Covenant Transportation Group said Tuesday it lost $5.5 million, or 39 cents per share, in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $7.8 million, or 56 cents, a year ago.

American Trucking Associations has reminded motor carriers of the actions they should take to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic in light of the swine flu outbreak.

OXON HILL, Md. — The sale of used North American trucks to overseas markets may once again become a useful technique for maximizing revenue for sellers, industry executives said, but for now the recession has caused even that market to decline.

Cargo theft continues to be a problem for the freight transportation industry and could cause insurance premiums to increase, two experts said.

The California Air Resources Board has adopted a low-carbon fuel regulation that targets cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s transportation fuels by 10% by the year 2020.

I agree with the letter writer’s arguments concerning the liability aspects of drivers on top of trailers unless proper fall safety equipment is used.