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Ed Hamberger, president of the Association of American Railroads, recently warned the trucking industry against getting involved in attempts to impose new competitive access rules on the railroads.

Can a trucking company be held accountable for the failure of a vendor to handle Y2K compliance issues? Some experts are warning carriers to prepare for the worst.

NAPLES, Fla. — The Internet revolution is enabling more than just online chats. As people make more and more purchases with their personal computers, the demand for expedited package services, especially as delivered by truck, is expected to increase.

Telephone poles and wires will be with us for a long time to come, but wireless communications and the Internet are having a growing impact on mobile businesses like trucking.

There has been little resistance to the Department of Transportation’s recent decision to promote a national standard for transponders and other short-range radio communications equipment.

Trucking, railroads and shippers urged Congress to give the Department of Transportation primary jurisdiction over hazardous materials transportation. However, the proposal drew fire from the AFL-CIO and the Research and Special Projects Administration.

A Congressional hearing to discuss ways to make trucks more safe is set for this morning. The hearing will bring together crash victims, traffic safety experts and representatives of the trucking industry.

Diesel engine companies thought the book was nearly closed on their dispute over emissions testing when they agreed to settle the allegations in October, but the final chapter may be months from being written.

Volvo AB has broken off merger talks with the main owner of rival Swedish truck and bus maker Scania.