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The families of two Montana women killed in an accident after a cement truck blew out a wheel are suing the trucking company and its tire provider in a lawsuit that claims retread tires are to blame.

Railroads are hoping not to see a third strike in their appeal of a pro-shipper decision by the Surface Transportation Board.

The new kid on the truck show block, the Great American Trucking Show, opened in Dallas Sept. 9 to positive reviews. If sheer numbers are any indication, the event looks to give the other high-profile shows, such as the International Trucking Show and Mid-America Trucking Show, a serious run for their money.

WorldPoint Logistics, formed last year to acquire businesses that serve key segments of the logistics supply chain, acquired the assets of Corporate Express Delivery Systems-Expedited for an undisclosed amount.

The national average price of diesel fuel rose 0.4 cent to $1.198 a gallon on Sept. 6 — the smallest increase since July 26 — but analysts saw scant hope for price moderation in the face of a 23-month high in crude oil prices.

It turns out that the age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first holds major interest in still another venue, namely in the evolution of truck safety.

Steve Koch is still shaking his head. A few weeks ago, the burly truck driver received a $60 ticket from a state trooper in scenic southwestern Virginia because he tried to obey a federally mandated driving rule.

Long gone are the days when a truck cab consisted mainly of a small compartment with few controls. Today’s vehicles are more sophisticated than ever.

The National Labor Relations Board has certified the Teamsters union to represent 100 employees of Overnite Transportation Co. in Detroit, union officials said.

The tilt begins with a wheel lifting from the road’s surface. If the truck driver knew the moment the wheel broke contact with the pavement, perhaps he could make adjustments to prevent the whole rig from tipping on its side.