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Gov. John Kitzhaber rejected a speed increase but approved legislation that will require positive drug tests to be recorded on a trucker’s commercial driver license.

In the news this morning: Experts say cargo theft deterrence efforts are lagging; Driver in Vt. truck rollover to pay $250 fine; and Vancouver port introduces truck reservation system.

Trism Inc. of Kennesaw, Ga., announced an agreement with bondholders to exchange $86.2 million in debt for a combination of new debt and stock.

This afternoon's headlines: Driver license manager admits fix; Trucking company pays for wrongful death; and PNV.net adds U.S. Xpress fleet to its 'In-Cab' communications network.

Truckers are concerned about a memo issued by the Office of Motor Carrier and Highway Safety that they say expands its jurisdiction over the hours of service for in-state carriers.

The first annual Great American Trucking Show starts its engines today at the Dallas Convention Center with more than 600 exhibitors covering over 525,000 square feet.

Shippers who rent or lease plastic pallets in Florida may qualify for an exemption from the state’s sales tax.

Truckers who use the four Delaware River bridges have a little longer to get used to paying more to cross the spans linking southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania.

This afternoon's headlines: CSX plans to trim management by 800 positions; Loss experts warn of Russian mob activity in Miami; and Ill. Gov. Ryan calls for end of tolls.

In the news this morning: Baltimore port truckers resume work after union vote; Two indicted in Ill. license scheme; and Sen. Lautenberg pushes for free passage through N.J. toll booths.