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These days, the hot topic of conversation in the mailing industry is the urgent need to reform the United States Postal Service.

Airborne Says it Expects First-Quarter Loss • Roadway Reports Improved 1Q Net Income • J.B. Hunt More than Doubles 1Q Profit • N.Y. Manufacturing Index Falls to –20.4 in April • And more ...

Anti-rollover technology applies the brakes more quickly than the driver can react.

Using electronic signals instead of compressed air to actuate heavy truck brakes opens a realm of new possibilities. Electronically controlled brake systems (ECBS), commonly referred to as "brake by wire," promise far greater control and modulation of braking at individual wheels, some vehicle engineers say.

American Trucking Associations selected 13 drivers to represent the industry as safety ambassadors and role models on the 2003 America's Road Team.

USF Red Star Acquires Plymouth Rock Transportation • Navistar, Ford Reach Diesel Engine Agreement • U.S. Victories Drive Oil Prices Down • G-7 Ministers Pledge to Promote Economic Growth • And more ...

The national average price of diesel fuel continued its slide, falling another 1.5 cents a gallon to $1.539, the Department of Energy said Monday.

PrePass to Scrap Per-Use Fee • Energy Bill Includes Fuel Cell Provision •

The design of disc brakes has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years, thanks to a strong effort in Europe to make discs standard on heavy trucks. The product is far better than it used to be, say brake manufacturers.

Retail sales in the United States rose 2.1% during March, the Commerce Department said Friday.