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A temporary 3-cent fuel tax increase enacted in North Dakota to provide funding to repair flooded roads was made permanent to handle a deluge of a different kind.

The operator of the New York Cross Harbor Railroad purchased a majority interest in J.S. Transportation, a regional trucking company based in southern New Jersey.

Trailer makers can expect the vital economy to keep their businesses strong, but they will have to find creative ways to increase profits.

TT PhotoWith a crowd of approximately 3,500 cheering him on with a chant of "Hoffa, Hoffa, Hoffa," new Teamsters President James P. Hoffa declared "a new era" for the union at Teamsters’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. "The Teamsters are back," he declared after taking a ceremonial oath of office.

Transport Corp. of America, Minneapolis, acquired Robert Hansen Trucking of Delavan, Wis., company officials announced May 3.

Calls for a separate modal administration to handle truck safety gained momentum with support from Department of Transportation Inspector General Kenneth Mead.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is telling 12,500 businesses in 18 industries on its “Most Wanted” list to shape up.

Investor AB, the investment arm of Sweden's Wallenberg family, has increased its stake in Swedish truck- and bus-maker Scania to 49%.

The National Private Truck Council hopes a massive shake-up can counter a decline in membership.

Under the theme banner of “Solutions for an Evolving Industry,” the National Private Truck Council will convene to tackle pressing concerns in educational sessions and meetings in California.