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If at first you don’t succeed, try again. That was the attitude of Glenn F. Brown when he broke the world land speed record for 3-axle heavy-duty trucks at Utah’s Bonneville salt flats.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues to tighten its regulatory fist around trucking, with its ergonomics proposal due out at the end of the month.

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the 5.9 gigahertz bandwidth for dedicated short-range communications, which involves intelligent transportation systems.

United Parcel Service has petitioned the Department of Transportation to obtain aviation operating rights to serve the People’s Republic of China.

In the news this morning: U.S. Customs to target 'risky' exports; Intrenet, Inc. reports third quarter; nine-month results; and FleetPride acquires Wheels and Brakes Incorporated.

This afternoon's headlines: Clarke Inc. posts increase in profits; Complaints prompt Missouri Highway Patrol to tighten up on big rigs; and NHTSA posts recalls on Great Dane trailers.

Large trucks were involved in the lowest rate of fatal accidents ever recorded in the United States last year, with new federal statistics showing an 8.3% reduction from 1997.

Trucking executives from across the nation will gather in Orlando, Fla., this week for American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference and Exhibition.

In congressional lawmakers’ rush to get out of Washington, D.C., legislation creating a motor carrier administration is being left at the wayside. However, final action is promised in 2000.

United Parcel Service, the nation’s largest trucking operation, moved a step closer last week to what could be the biggest initial public stock offering ever.