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The NTSB says a fuel truck driver's failure to follow proper safety procedures was the primary cause of a gasoline fire that killed five people last year in Mississippi.

The Federal Highway Administration has expanded the hours of its toll-free hot line for reporting violations of federal motor carrier safety regulations.

This afternoon's headlines: Dorsey Trailers signs Rush Enterprises to dealership; U.S. Trucking Inc. orders 100 Volvo tractors; and Analysts upgrade USFreightways stock to 'strong buy.'

Three Republican senators have written a letter to Teamsters chief James P. Hoffa asking him to explain "recent acts of violence" associated with their battle against Overnite Transportation.

In an effort to avoid a Teamsters union strike against Overnite, the federal government offered to help the two sides reach an agreement. The Teamsters accepted; Overnite declined.

In the news this morning: OPEC ministers recommend maintaining oil cutbacks; Mexico toll-highway bailout reaches $9.4 billion; and Truck-related fatalities on the rise in S.C

Rate increases posted by less-than-truckload carriers in recent weeks are drawing flak from Nasstrac, a organization representing LTL and package shippers.

As investigators seek the cause of the deadly Bourbonnais, Ill., Amtrak wreck, studies reveal that 50% of grade crossing accidents are caused by drivers who ignore warning signals.

In the news this morning: UPS plans IPO in early November; CSX, NS restore service in NY-NJ area; and Virginia court certifies manslaughter charges against trucker.

This afternoon's headlines: Spill on I-10 prompts resident to sue; NOL celebrates opening of Northwestern University Transportation Center Headquarters; and Navistar to expand in Brazil.