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Beepers Fading as Cell Phones Take Over; CSX Lines Launches ShipMyVehicle.com; A New Way to Thumb a Ride; and more...

MEXICO CITY — U.S. less-than-truckload companies are redefining the traditional truckload market in Mexico by applying U.S. industry standards, while working to overcome infrastructure barriers and cultural differences, according to spokesmen for several U.S.-based carriers. BR CLEAR=all>

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Freight System plans to raise rates 4.9% beginning Aug. 1, the Wall Street Journal reported. The increase, which is timed for the peak season from August to November, applies to its general tariff rates.

The Department of Transportation failed to meet the June 23 deadline for submitting a study to Congress on claims that long-haul truckers can’t find sufficient parking spaces to comply with federal safety regulations.

Iraq Will Resume Oil Exports; Amtrak Looks at Hauling More Freight; Chicago Fed Says Recession Risk Rose in May; Announced Job Cuts Jumped 56% in June; and more..

Truck maker Paccar Inc. said that it will increase production of some heavy- and medium-duty trucks because of growing demand.

Palm Hopes Infrared Stations Expand Audience for PDAs; An Acid Test for the Mobile Telecoms Industry; Instant Connectivity for Mobiles; and more...

Roadway Corp. on Tuesday reported net income of $4,023,000, or $0.22 per share for its second quarter ended June 16, which topped lowered expectations but was down nearly 60% from the same quarter in 2000.

The American Trucking Associations’ top lobbyist, Jim Whittinghill (pictured), sent a letter on Friday to all 100 U.S. Senators asking them not to delay or nullify U.S. compliance with provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Fewer Trucks Mean Less Toll Revenue; Factory Orders Rise 2.5%; Eaton Acquires Mexican Truck Clutch Business; N.H. Law Aims at Driver Distractions; and more...