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Teamsters president-elect James P. Hoffa (pictured) said employers should expect a "new militancy" among members as the union seeks many improvements under his leadership.

In a move that represents a significant loosening of its vertically integrated structure, Volvo Truck Corp. has decided to outsource its heavy-duty rear axles to U.S.-based Meritor Inc.

Volvo Trucks North America completed its purchase of a 50% stake in used truck dealer Arrow Truck Sales.

Trucker drivers in Illinois are getting a helping hand from two recently-enacted laws.

Baker Electromotive, Inc. and Ford Motor Company will join forces to convert ten U.S. Postal Service vehicles into electric vehicles to be used for mail delivery.

A confederate flag displayed on a bug shield sparked a confrontation between two trucker drivers.

The state legislature hasn’t even convened, but anti-trucking legislation has already been filed in Oklahoma for the 1999 session.

The Texas Motor Transportation Assn. is joining forces with two other industry groups in the state to increase its power and reach.

An advisory committee of industry representatives has developed a recommendation for proposed smoke testing regulations.