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Both carriers and drivers lose financially from driver turnover, according to studies conducted for the Truckload Carriers Association.

The Professional Truck Driver Institute is heading into uncertain waters as its president departs for the private sector, and the organization develops a plan to stand on its own two feet.

The intent is a good one, but some of the details are devilish, industry representatives told the Department of Transportation at a public meeting on a long list of proposed changes to the drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) revived proposals to suspend a portion of the federal motor fuels tax in order to help truckers and motorists cope with out-of-control fuel prices.

Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) revived proposals to suspend a portion of the federal motor fuels tax in order to help truckers and motorists cope with out-of-control fuel prices.

Small carriers planning to grow quickly should hire owner-operators rather than buy new trucks and grapple with driver shortages, according to a panel addressing small carrier issues.

Freight brokers have always walked a tightrope in their efforts to serve the needs of shippers and carriers, but the old attitudes of distrust toward them are giving way to acceptance.

Federal regulators and industry lobbyists could soon be clashing over mandatory driver training, but for now trucking’s leaders worry while government officials remain mum.

In the news this morning: Louisiana panel nixes high overweight truck fees; Seattle mulls electronic truck enforcement to ease traffic congestion; and Paccar to bolster its online presence.

This afternoon's headlines: OSHA puts 13,000 worksites on safety notice; Hutchison & Oracle team up to create freight e-commerce venture; and Navistar International names new VP for supplier development.