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In the news this morning: Hertz ends talks to buy Ford truck leasing unit; FTC withdraws trucker's subpoena; and Liberty Mutual study finds many trucker injuries caused by jumping from rig.

Truck drivers and other transportation workers will find it harder to cheat on drug and alcohol tests if a new Department of Transportation proposal takes effect.

Federal regulations on foreign drivers are not in harmony, and an INS official says it will take an act of Congress to let Canadian truck drivers to make domestic deliveries in the United States.

Chevrolet and Saturn have become the second and third automakers in recent weeks to experience the wrath of American Trucking Associations over advertising that shows trucks in a bad light.

This afternoon's headlines: S.C. town's crackdown on truck parking tightens; Volvo Aero sells truck engine parts unit to Finnveden for undisclosed sum; and UPS Unit to Buy France's Finon.

This afternoon's headlines: DHL plans public stock offering; Sale of Sea-Land Service to Maersk is completed; and Ryder System to take fourth-quarter charge for restructuring.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance is warning the United States to end unfair trade practices, such as restrictions on Canadian trucks, or the association will push Canada to strictly enforce its trade laws.

The Teamsters union has committed itself to organizing owner-operator truck drivers in the nation’s maritime ports, but the best way to accomplish this goal is not clear.

Pressure is building for increased trucking productivity, especially in the West, according to participants at the Western Highway Institute’s annual meeting.

Country music lovers will hear safe driving tips in between their favorite tunes during the holiday season from a member of America’s Road Team.