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In the news this morning: Dana to sell truck-parts unit; Oil industry asks EPA to rethink low-sulfur diesel plan; and Texas DOT proposes truck lane restrictions this summer in Houston.

This afternoon's headlines: Trucking firms get creative to combat surging fuel prices; Caterpillar's truck-engine sales may slow down; and Ryder, New Mexico split cleanup tab on diesel storage tank leak.

Former Maintenance Coucil Chairman Ken Johnson vowed last week to “preserve the mission” of TMC in the face of concerns that integration with American Trucking Associations could have a negative effect on the close-knit council.

Members of the Truckload Carriers Association will decide the future of their group’s relationship with American Trucking Associations on March 22.

The head of a new federal regulatory agency said she is awaiting the opportunity to issue several new motor carrier safety regulations this year.

United Parcel Service got a cool reception from the European Commission to its request to consider that Deutsche Post AG split its activities, which include Danzas Holding and Air Express International.

In the news this morning: Teamsters to oppose steamship lines' antitrust immunity; Navistar seeks to boost online presence; and GM refuses to include truck, bus plants in its bid for Daewoo.

This afternoon's headlines: CN's plans for terminal in Ontaria draws opposition from local officials; U.S. Xpress founders look to the future; and Tips to help owner-operators look professional and get more business.

The full Senate confirmed Michael Jackson by unanimous consent Thursday to be deputy secretary at the Department of 91��Ƶland Security.

Ten-year highs for crude oil propelled diesel fuel prices to the highest on record, surpassing levels established in 1990 during Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.