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With two months left in 1999, sales of Class 8 trucks have already topped last year’s record total by about 7,000 – but a dip in orders means a third record-setting year is unlikely.

New regulations designed to reduce the number of truck-train collisions may have the opposite effect and contribute to an increase in accidents, federal officials and others warned last week.

A driver poll found that poor diet and a lack of exercise were among their top health concerns, and a health expert shared her wellness program with human resources professionals at an ATA forum.

In the news this morning: Vancouver port lockout ends; Overnite facility in Pa. seeing strike-related violence; and USF Holland opens new terminal in Joliet, Ill.

This afternoon's headlines: Former state staffer ties Ryan campaign tickets to Ill. CDLs; Skills class teaches truckers how to steer clear of road hazards; and Ill. drivers want state to abandon tolls.

United Parcel Service says it will acquire the assets of Rollins Logistics and, in a separate transaction, sell its UPS Truck Leasing unit to Rollins Truck Leasing Corp.

U.S. ports are bracing for additional loads if a lockout at the Port of Vancouver is not resolved soon, but so far U.S. port truckers are not seeing much extra traffic come their way.

Timothy P. Lynch, president of the Motor Freight Carriers Association, says he would oppose on-board data recorders in trucks, hours-of-service reforms and any change in how drivers are paid.

Trucks, trains, ships and planes will be on the minds of the estimated 2,500 shippers who are gathering this week for the 92nd annual meeting of the National Industrial Transportation League.

In the news this morning: Vancouver longshoremen ready to end strike; Canadian firm rolls out new cargo security system; and Tough new air quality tests in works for Pa. trucks.