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The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations is working on a recommended practice intended to ensure that repaired impact guards look and perform as they’re designed.

This afternoon's headlines: Navistar, Siemens in venture to build S.C. plant; IAS Communications, ARINC Inc. sign contract; and Shippers want truckers to be responsible for chassis safety.

Forward Air Corp., Greeneville, Tenn., agreed to acquire the air cargo operating assets of Quick Delivery Service of Mobile, Ala.

In the news this morning: EPA plans stricter emission rules for trucks; Ryder System debuts public securitization program; and No strike action yet at Overnite.

GeoLogistics Americas said it will phase out its unprofitable domestic freight-forwarding operations as of Oct. 15 and concentrate on international freight forwarding and logistics.

This afternoon's headlines: Truckers' speed monitored by special CHP detail along I-5; Ga. DOT puts bridge closing info online; and Pa. lawmaker to hold hearings on I-78 safety.

The owner of Ploof Truck Lines, a flatbed truckload carrier based in Jacksonville, Fla., is seeking to sell the company after filing for bankruptcy protection on Sept. 10.

The effectiveness of the commercial driver license program will be the subject of a review by the Department of Transportation’s inspector general.

A California board rejected an appeal by industry groups to reconsider its decision to label diesel exhaust particulates as a toxic air contaminant.

In the news this morning: Teamsters prepare for nationwide strike against Overnite; New Mexican customs head lays out 21-point plan; and W. Va. DOH Looks at I-64 safety issues.