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The Federal Railroad Administration is expanding its safety oversight to target the role of human error in railroad accidents, Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced Sept. 23.

The effectiveness of the commercial driver license program will be the subject of a review by the Department of Transportation’s inspector general.

A California board rejected an appeal by industry groups to reconsider its decision to label diesel exhaust particulates as a toxic air contaminant.

In the news this morning: Teamsters prepare for nationwide strike against Overnite; New Mexican customs head lays out 21-point plan; and W. Va. DOH Looks at I-64 safety issues.

Forward Air Corp., Greeneville, Tenn., agreed to acquire the air cargo operating assets of Quick Delivery Service of Mobile, Ala.

In the news this morning: EPA plans stricter emission rules for trucks; Ryder System debuts public securitization program; and No strike action yet at Overnite.

GeoLogistics Americas said it will phase out its unprofitable domestic freight-forwarding operations as of Oct. 15 and concentrate on international freight forwarding and logistics.

This afternoon's headlines: Truckers' speed monitored by special CHP detail along I-5; Ga. DOT puts bridge closing info online; and Pa. lawmaker to hold hearings on I-78 safety.

A study by a shippers’ group found that railroads could benefit by as much as $500 million over the next six years by allowing increased competition and taking a few other steps.