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January Truck Tonnage Index Declines 3.6%, ATA Says

American Trucking Associations advanced seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index fell 3.6% in January following an increase in December, ATA said Tuesday.

February 27, 2007

DOT to Begin Audits of Mexican Trucking Companies

Inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will travel to Mexico to conduct safety audits on trucking companies interested in hauling cargo to and from the United States, the Department of Transportation said late Thursday.

February 23, 2007

DOT to Allow Mexican Trucks Access to U.S. Highways

EL PASO, Texas The United States will grant Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways under a pilot program, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced here today.

February 23, 2007

Maritime Commission Approves ATA Intermodal Settlement

The Federal Maritime Commission has approved a settlement negotiated between American Trucking Associations Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference and an FMC-regulated ocean carrier, ATA said Thursday.

February 22, 2007

ATAs Graves Criticizes Privatization Trend on CNBC

American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves criticized the growing trend of privatization of toll roads on CNBCs Street Signs program Tuesday.

February 21, 2007

Security & Safety Briefs Feb. 15 - Feb. 21

Idaho Bill to Raise Truck Speeds to 70 MPH Fails Railroad Administration to Set HOS Rules ATA Backs Medical Certificate/CDL Merger Driver Passport Teams With CSSG

February 21, 2007

ATA Official Says Responses Prepared to Pending HOS Rulings

ARLINGTON, Va. With a pair of lawsuits challenging federal driver work rules still pending, American Trucking Associations officials have begun preparing responses to the rulings.

February 21, 2007

Volvo Agrees to Buy Nissan Diesel for $1.1 Billion

Sweden-based truck maker Volvo AB has agreed to buy Japans Nissan Diesel Motor Co. for $1.1 billion to add production in Asia, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

February 20, 2007

Key Senator Backs Incentives for New Truck Engines, APUs

ARLINGTON, Va. The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee told directors of American Trucking Associations last week that he supported creation of federal financial incentives to help fleets purchase new, cleaner-burning diesel engines and auxiliary power units.

February 20, 2007