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The Federal Railroad Administration is expanding its safety oversight to target the role of human error in railroad accidents, Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced Sept. 23.

Truckers are watching their profits erode as diesel prices continue to climb, with FDX Corp. and J.B. Hunt Transport Services telling investors that high fuel costs have cut into their earnings.

The members of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance all agree that motor carrier safety is their top priority, but they disagree on the best approach to reduce accidents and fatalities.

The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations is working on a recommended practice intended to ensure that repaired impact guards look and perform as they’re designed.

This afternoon's headlines: Navistar, Siemens in venture to build S.C. plant; IAS Communications, ARINC Inc. sign contract; and Shippers want truckers to be responsible for chassis safety.

Forward Air Corp., Greeneville, Tenn., agreed to acquire the air cargo operating assets of Quick Delivery Service of Mobile, Ala.

In the news this morning: EPA plans stricter emission rules for trucks; Ryder System debuts public securitization program; and No strike action yet at Overnite.

GeoLogistics Americas said it will phase out its unprofitable domestic freight-forwarding operations as of Oct. 15 and concentrate on international freight forwarding and logistics.

This afternoon's headlines: Truckers' speed monitored by special CHP detail along I-5; Ga. DOT puts bridge closing info online; and Pa. lawmaker to hold hearings on I-78 safety.

The owner of Ploof Truck Lines, a flatbed truckload carrier based in Jacksonville, Fla., is seeking to sell the company after filing for bankruptcy protection on Sept. 10.