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The price of diesel fuel across the nation rose 0.6 cent per gallon to $1.30 – its fourth consecutive increase, the Department of Energy said Monday.

American Trucking Associations and a host of hazardous materials transportation groups have sued the Department of Transportation over what they say are excess fees the government collects for hazmat registrations.

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.I read your July 1 editorial [“Sustain the Fight for Freedom”] and with the cartoon’s reference to truckers as Minutemen, I thought the comments were right on track (p. 8).

LAS VEGAS — Retaining drivers within their first three months of hire is the key to stopping an industrywide revolving door, speakers at the International Truck Show said, leading some to contradict the belief that there’s a driver shortage.

Members of the Truckload Carriers Association approved a deal to re-affiliate with American Trucking Associations, ending a split over membership requirements and dues between two of trucking’s most influential trade associations.

Transport Topics Publishing Group has picked up seven awards, including two national ones, in the editorial and graphics excellence competition for 2001 judged by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

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Lacking enough engines from Caterpillar Inc. to fill its orders, International Truck and Engine Corp. is looking to rival engine maker Cummins Inc., an official with the truck maker said during a conference call last week.

LAS VEGAS — Sales representatives manning booths for Class 8 truck manufacturers here said they think truck sales may take only a mild decline come Oct. 1 when they must begin selling trucks with engines that meet federal guidelines for new emissions standards.