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Navistar International Corp. said Wednesday that one of its affiliates will create a joint venture with U.K.-based Modec Ltd. to build Class 2 and 3 all-electric commercial trucks in the United States for sale to North, Central and South American markets.

U.S. auto sales improved year-over-year in November for the first time this year without a government-backed stimulus plan involved, a signal that buyers are returning to showrooms as the economy stabilizes, Bloomberg reported.

Interest in adopting environmental initiatives remains high among trucking firms in spite of the difficult economic conditions in which they’re operating, according to a new survey conducted by PHH Arval. Results of that survey were reported in the Transport Topics 2009 “Top 100 Private Carriers” supplement to the Aug. 3 issue.

A provision in the hazmat safety bill pending passage by the full House instructs the Department of Transportation to issue a report summarizing the agency’s research and its efforts to address the growing problem of cargo tank truck rollovers.

Colorado and North Carolina have joined what is now nearly two dozen states banning texting while driving.

TMW Systems has acquired fellow trucking software provider Innovative Computing Corp., the companies announced Tuesday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that starting Jan. 5, the older versions of the Free and Secure Trade cards will no longer be accepted as identification to enter the country.

Fleets face new tax liability pitfalls and promises, as more states whose budgets have been battered by the recession seek new revenue sources, industry experts told Transport Topics.