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More Illinois truckers will be have to retake portions of their commercial driver license tests because of a CDL-selling racket involving state employees. A state spokesman said the 195 truckers will have one opportunity to take a newly written test from July 12 to 16 or face losing their driving privileges.

The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations and the Engine Manufacturers Association have joined to propose a new standard definition for “premium” diesel fuel, which sets forth requirements for minimum lubricity and thermal stability, among other things.

Highway robbers are banking on the easy prey of unattended trailers, and the black market distribution network has become so sophisticated that the stolen loot can be on a boat bound overseas before the theft is even reported.

An Amtrak train hit a tanker truck July 8, derailing eight cars and injuring at least four people, none seriously. Among the uninjured passengers was Cindy McCain, wife of Arizona Sen. John McCain, and their son, Jack, 13. McCain, a Republican, chairs the Senate Transportation Committee.

About 1,400 dockworkers returned to their jobs July 8 after shutting down the Oakland port for two days in the middle of contract negotiations. A union spokesman said contract negotiations with port management would resume July 9.

Employees at two more Overnite Transportation terminals went on strike July 8, bringing the total number of strikers to 1,430 at seven of the firm's 166 terminals, Teamsters union officials said. Earlier, the company flatly rejected the union’s offer of a meeting.

The latest attempt at a long-haul trucker strike, which began with a bang July 5, ended with a whimper two days later. Truckers Against Discrimination organized the stoppage to protest split speed limits, stiffer traffic fines for commercial drivers and lane restrictions.

Members of the Teamsters union have approved an agreement previously made with trucking companies that haul new cars to showrooms across the country. The contract was ratified by a four-to-one margin during a vote Wednesday.

Hampton Roads, Va. leaders are considering tolls and gas tax increases to pay for major transportation improvements. But Newport News Mayor Joe Frank fears they "could have a chilling effect on the exchange of commerce" in the Tidewater Virginia area.

Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads continued to experience service problems in the wake of their joint $10 billion acquisition of Conrail, prompting the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to order them to provide daily information on congestion and the condition of their freight systems.