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Click here to write your own Letter to the Editor.Great job on the July 30 article, “Government’s Carrier Safety Database Is Prone to Inconsistencies, Misuse by Public, Critics Claim” (p. 12) and Robert Abbott’s op-ed, “The Problem With Safety Ratings” (p. 9).

Despite some vocal opponents, there was widespread support for the reorganization efforts of American Trucking Associations at the annual meeting of state trucking association executives.

Roadway Express, Akron, Ohio, said it will implement a general rate increase of 5.2% on Sept. 12. This comes after an announcement by Overnite Transportation to hike its some of its rates.

United Parcel Service said it will take a $1.44 billion charge against second-quarter earnings, basically setting aside money to pay federal back taxes in response to a recent tax court ruling.

In the news this morning: Retailers form anti- theft squad; Man dies in crash of two tractor-trailers; and Drive is on for separate freeway lanes for trucks.

Laurie T. Baulig said last week she is leaving American Trucking Associations in September after 18 months as senior vice president for policy and regulatory affairs.

At least five major trucking companies have been victimized in a scam involving fraudulent cash advances in which criminals have targeted Comdata Comchex and TIC check users.

Port of VancouverThe issue that has sparked a 25-day-old truckers' strike at the Port of Vancouver could cause the Port of Seattle to be shut down Tuesday.

A Federal Highway Administration spokeswoman last week criticized speculation about the contents of an hours-of-service reform the agency is drafting.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association won a major round in its lawsuit against New Prime Inc. and Arctic Express when a federal court ruled it could sue the companies.