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Less-than-truckload carriers are better able to maintain earnings in the face of rising fuel prices than truckload carriers, according to a securities analyst’s report.

American Trucking Associations has asked the federal government to wait until the National Motor Carrier Administration is in place before moving ahead on hours-of-service changes.

Four motor carrier rate bureaus will implement general rate increases on Nov. 1, plus offer a 35% discount on class rates for shippers who do not have an established discount with a carrier.

Innovative Computing Corp. said a federal judge issued an injunction against Add On Systems restricting the company from using Innovative’s copyrighted software in its business.

In the news this morning: U.S.-Mexico border crossing to be widened; Truck safety improves on California's Highway 99, and KLLM Transport Services, Inc. reports third quarter results.

A federal appeals court ruled Friday on the Environmental Protection Agency’s appeal of its May ruling that struck down the agency’s new soot and smog standards.

This afternoon's headlines: Teamsters take Overnite strike to second hauler; Kenworth to provide trucks for new TV show; and Ex-trucking company owner faces environmental charges.

United Parcel Service has restored most of its intermodal business to the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads, but some other major shippers say things are getting worse again.

Small carriers that thought sending invoices to shippers electronically was a pipe dream may be in for a shock when they learn that electronic data interchange is more affordable than ever.

Guaranteeing on-time delivery is easy for carriers when shippers don’t demand refunds. But new software could drastically increase refunds to shippers for late deliveries.