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The battle to improve trucking’s image continued as Shell Oil Co. launched a new advertising campaign educating motorists on how to share the road with trucks.

The Department of Transportation unveiled its long-awaited overhaul of the federal hours of service regulations Tuesday, calling for 14 hours on-duty followed by 10 hours off duty. The proposal also calls for electronic data recorders.

Beer wholesalers want to give states the right to issue commercial licenses to truck drivers operating in intrastate commerce.

This afternoon's headlines: Norfolk Southern to begin RoadRailer service to Mexico; Online tire exchange launched; and Canada Post says it's not sweating UPS lawsuit.

In the news this morning: ILWU locals seek to curb delays at Los Angeles port; Colorado lawmakers consider slashing sales tax on trucks, parts; and Paccar examines buying options in wake of Volvo-Renault deal.

Volvo AB will become the owner of Mack Trucks and Renault will get a 15% stake in Volvo under a $1.5 billion deal announced today in Stockholm, Sweden.

Diesel’s role in polluting the air will be part of a multiyear study on the origins and quantities of fine particulate matter, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Intrenet Inc. installed a new management team at Eck Miller Transportation last week after the sudden defection to a competitor of the carrier’s three top executives.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to block any openings in truck size and weight laws that long rigs could roll through by calling for an extension of a federal law limiting longer combination vehicles.