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James P. Hoffa, eager to free the Teamsters union from federal oversight, took his plea to Capitol Hill and ended up answering questions about violence at Overnite Transportation terminals.

Volvo Trucks North America is trying a new marketing strategy for selling its vehicles by “Cost Per Mile,” a cross between a lease and a warranty program.

This afternoon's headlines: FedEx unit buys tax information publisher World Tariff; Police seek link between trucker's beating, Teamsters protests; and CRASH concerned about lax trucking standards in Canada.

Freightliner trucks built after November can be powered by an engine made by Germany’s Mercedes-Benz, another subsidiary of Freightliner’s parent company, DaimlerChrysler.

Truckload carriers may be able to measure their performance against that of their peers if they get Department of Justice approval to collaborate on data measurements.

Captains of America’s Road Team offered a series of tips to car and truck drivers in navigating road work zones during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.

In the news this morning: Cumminsexpects to beat analysts' earnings projections despite slowing truck market; DaimlerChrysler eyes truck deal with Mitsubishi; and West Virginia truck inspections hit an all-time high.

Cannon Express is jumping on the Internet bandwagon with Carriersco-op.com, an online business aimed at helping smaller trucking companies exchange loads and compete with larger rivals.

Industry analysts are eyeing CNF Transportation and Ryder System as potential takeover targets by larger logistics firms.

This afternoon's headlines:UPS to report gain from sale of stakes in 2 start-up firms; Peterbilt broadens medium-duty truck offering; and Western Star Truck plant shuts down for two weeks.