ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

Trucking and the state of New Jersey are heading to federal court to do battle over the ban that prohibits many out-of-state trucks from running on most of the state’s secondary road system.

The International Registration Plan could go awry in California if the industry and lawmakers can’t bring the state’s registration policies into line with the other IRP states by next year.

In the news this morning: Nissan's troubled truck unit gets $1.9 billion lifeline; North American Van Lines cuts 55 jobs; and Calif. commuuter rail officials express worries about truck collisions.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Volvo Trucks North America on Feb. 3 rolled out what it said was its first-ever Class 8 truck aimed at owner-operators.

This afternoon's headlines: States bypass rules, costs, and delays with toll roads; Austin, Tx., police on the lookout for scofflaw truckers; and Intermodal firm ventures into truckload sector.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week that Landstar Ligon has paid a penalty of $43,510 for failing to comply with federal safety rules.

The president of Hawk Transport said he is being unfairly penalized for the failure of Landstar Ligon’s management to adequately monitor drivers’ compliance with federal safety rules.

A research venture in New Mexico that brings together trucking and government is tackling some of the complex issues that confound regulators trying to crack down on air pollution.

A blizzard forced the postponement of the Jan. 25 christening of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, but the agency is taking shape as federal officials outlined plans for its operations.

This afternoon's headlines: Mass. Pike officials to accelerate toll increases; Freightliner to demo nitrogen oxide reduction system; and Importers resume fight for automated customs system.