Michigan: Trucker Guilty in Killings

A jury in Shiawassee County convicted a trucker of first-degree murder Thursday in the shootings of an abortion protester and a businessman.

Clearing the Air at American Ports

The Teamsters’ Union and environmental activists are allies in a push for the short-haul trucking companies working in ports to buy new, low-emission rigs.

Rule Bans Texting for Truckers and Bus Drivers

The government is also working to further discourage the use of computers and other electronics that can distract such motorists.

Agency Calls for Review of Army Truck Contract

A federal watchdog protested an award to the Oshkosh Corporation and recommended that the military re-evaluate the selection.

Package Tour: Driving a FedEx Hybrid

THE first thing I noticed when I got behind the wheel of a hybrid FedEx Express delivery truck was the lack of an ignition lock. Instead of using a key, I borrowed one of the radio frequency ID tags that drivers swipe over a reader, and I hit the “engine start” button to get rolling.

Growing transportation demand suggests global freight recession over: analysts

A recent surge in demand for rail, truck and air transportation suggests the global freight recession may have ended, industry analysts said Friday.

Wabash National sees demand improving, hires workers

Wabash National attributes the need for additional hires to recent improving trends in freight demand driven by general strengthening in the economy.

P.A.M.'s stock price making climb in '10

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc.a s stock price is on the rise this year as the longhaul carrier continues making internal changes intended to improve profitability.

Wabash to Build 3,100 Trailers for Swift

Wabash National Corporation announced confirmation of a three-year purchase agreement with Swift Transportation Co., Inc.