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Having an accident is bad enough without having to struggle through rehabilitation in a strange hospital thousands of miles away from friends and family. But a specially-designed bus may be the solution to get ailing truckers home.

An Israeli citizen who operated a moving company in Pembroke Park, Fla., pleaded guilty Wednesday to several charges, including mail fraud, conspiracy and hiring illegal immigrants.

Saia Motor Freight Line President Jimmy D. Crisp has resigned, effective Aug. 31. Crisp is leaving to purchase a North Carolina-based motor freight carrier.

In the news this morning: Canadian border upgrades coming soon; Belt railway of Chicago offers cross-town traffic alternative; and Vancouver port's new advisory board holds first meeting.

An Arkansas woman has won a victory over the Internal Revenue Service in federal court, where a jury found the agency had erred in assessing her trucking company nearly $150,000 in taxes.

This afternoon's headlines: Ruan tests collision-avoidance system; Truck driver saves man from burning car; and New travel center to offer drivers more than gasoline and food.

The Surface Transportation Board would have to do more to ensure competition between rail carriers, under legislation introduced by Rep. Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.).

Customers of Overnite Transportation Co. are the latest targets in the Teamsters union’s efforts to organize employees of the less-than-truckload carrier.

In the news this morning: Waste Management appoints Chappel as CFO; Port of Vancouver backlog won't be cleared for two weeks; and Drayage truckers slam inefficient terminals.

American Trucking Associations celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with a cookout and truck show, showcasing advances in trucking technology and safety.