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Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.

I’m writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the “new” Volvo drivetrain package: “Volvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.”

I own a small motor carrier and drive as well. In the past 38 years, I have driven trucks all across the United States, both regional and cross country, and I am reaching the end of my career with more than 3 million safe miles covered.

I read with dismay the comments made by [an official of] American Trucking Associations about the proposed hours-of-service changes in your Sept. 12 issue.

Trucking is playing an important role in the battle to lead the Teamsters union, as incumbent James Hoffa touts success in saving YRC Worldwide Inc. and challengers Sandy Pope and Fred Gegare lambaste him for failing to organize more freight haulers.

Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Sept.6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.

Truck component supplier Meritor Inc. rearranged its executive positions in the wake of the departure of Chief Operating Officer Carsten Reinhardt, who left the Troy, Mich., manufacturer last week.