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The president of DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler division and the head of Daimler's truck unit will reportedly resign as part of a shakeup that could cut four of the automaker's 17 board seats.

A study by a shippers’ group found that railroads could benefit by as much as $500 million over the next six years by allowing increased competition and taking a few other steps.

Because truckers and car drivers persist in ignoring grade crossing signals and barriers, a test project in North Carolina will attempt to seal vehicles from the railroad tracks.

The official theme of Nasstrac’s fall membership meeting was “Building Bridges to Better Performance.” For many in attendance, however, the unofficial theme was “Let’s Work Together.”

A Chicago investment firm has purchased an equity stake in Alternative Distribution Systems of ������ýwood, Ill.

This afternoon's headlines: USFreightways stock up after upgrade, Werner, Yellow, CNF dip; Carriers refuse hourly wage at Vancouver port; and Driver of truck that hit bridge pays fines.

In the news this morning; FedEx plans European expansion; Philadelphia police get $20,000 to fund truck checks; and FDX-SAP pact may lead to battle for logistics software market.

The association representing private motor carrier fleets last week called on Congress to pass legislation that it said would improve trucking safety.

In a deal that brings together the second- and third-largest movers in the United States, the owner of North American Van Lines agreed to acquire Allied Van Lines and other moving services from London-based NFC Plc. for $450 million in cash and stock.

The National Transportation Safety Board last week waded through conflicting testimony about crossing signals and the actions of truck driver John Stokes, who was at the wheel of the steel-laden tractor-trailer struck by an Amtrak passenger train March 15 in Bourbonnais, Ill.