In The News

• Surcharge legislation on the docket

  By Justin Carreta, online news editor - Fleet Owner
  Posted May 28th 2008 3:43AM

  Fuel surcharges have become a hot topic as truckload carriers and brokers hit hard by rising diesel prices have look...

• Cops ride shotgun in Topeka

  By Today's Trucking
  Posted May 28th 2008 3:32AM

  TOPEKA, Kan. -- Even though they might not allow smoking in the cab, they might allow Smokey in. At least they do in...

• FCC chairman says XM-Sirius merger possible by June 30

  By David Tanner, staff writer - Land Line
  Posted May 28th 2008 3:28AM

  FCC chairman says XM-Sirius merger possible by June 30 The chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission be...

• Police: Lock fuel caps

  By The Associated Press
  Posted May 28th 2008 3:22AM

  ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — The Vermont State Police is urging truckers to lock their fuel caps to prevent thefts of...

• Truck tonnage jumps 2%

  By Transport Topics
  Posted May 27th 2008 4:09AM

  April truck tonnage jumped 2% from a year ago, marking the sixth consecutive increase, American Trucking Association...