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The American Trucking Associations formally filed a petition for reconsideration with the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday over its 2004 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Rule.

Shipper groups have asked President Bush to help prevent a work stoppage they say could cripple freight movement at West Coast ports if the longshoreman’s union and terminal operators fail to reach a contract agreement by the July 1 deadline.

Because fuel represents anywhere from 5% to 20% or more of a trucking company’s expenses, making it the second-largest cost factor after labor, fluctuating fuel prices can potentially cause major disruptions with revenue because of fuel’s effect on freight rates.

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President Bush's plan to form a huge cabinet Department of 91ÊÓƵland Security by merging various government functions quickly raised questions from lawmakers about how transportation issues would be handled.

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.Soaring premiums and reduced availability of coverage for workers' compensation are having a significant impact on the trucking industry. Some insurance companies have withdrawn, leaving only a few providers.

Carriers that move cargo by truck, particularly time-sensitive carriers, could gain business from increased scrutiny of air cargo imposed after reports that security checks of those shipments are lax, an industry executive said.

The consumer price index was unchanged in May, held down by cheaper gasoline, vehicles and goods, the Labor Department said Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Commerce Department said that U.S. housing starts increased 11.6% in April, the biggest percentage gain in almost seven years.