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The number of people who died in transportation accidents in the United States dropped 1.7% in 1998, according to a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board.

In the news this morning: Narrower trucks could be added to N.J. ban; Teamsters renew criticism of Mexican operators in U.S.; and Maine probes trucking company over driver's firing.

After a first day of emotional testimony, federal investigators say a hearing into the deadly collision between an Amtrak train and truck may shed little light on the cause of the crash.

Sen. Max Baucus took Labor Day literally, hopping behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer and pulling freight down Interstate 90 in Montana.

Railroads are hoping not to see a third strike in their appeal of a pro-shipper decision by the Surface Transportation Board.

In the news this morning: North American Van Lines nears deal with Allied; Faster freight clearance sought along U.S.-Canada border; and Rate hikes loom in Canada.

This afternoon's headlines: Schwan song leaves workers out in the cold; DAT announces new anti-theft system; and Herenton rallies with Teamsters' Hoffa as union threatens strike.

The industry’s biggest intermodal customer is not the only one complaining about the inability of Norfolk Southern and CSX to resolve continuing service glitches since their takeover of Conrail.

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold public hearings beginning today to analyze the March crash involving an Amtrak passenger train and a tractor-trailer in Bourbonnais, Ill.

A team of employees from Roadway Express received the Environmental Excellence in Trucking award for reducing hazardous waste.