Overnite Transportation Co. accused Teamsters President James P. Hoffa and other union officers of engaging in a pattern of illegal activities, including attempted murder and extortion, to secure a labor contract.

Nationwide Express, a dry van regional truckload carrier and warehousing firm based in Shelbyville, Tenn., added to its freight-hauling capacity with the purchase of Helena Truck Lines of Memphis, Tenn., for an undisclosed amount.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week that Landstar Ligon has paid a penalty of $43,510 for failing to comply with federal safety rules.

Demand for freight transportation remained firm in the first few weeks of January, easing fears of an economic slump in the aftermath of a robust fourth quarter.

Nationwide Express, a dry van regional truckload carrier and warehousing firm based in Shelbyville, Tenn., added to its fleet with the purchase of Helena Truck Lines of Memphis, Tenn..

Dart Transit and its affiliate Fleetline Inc. plan to raise mileage rates to primary customers by 5% to 15% to offset rising costs and a growing shortage of truck drivers.

W. Roger Curry stepped down as chief executive officer of Consolidated Freightways Corp. this week, prompting the board to appoint an interim CEO and to launch a search for a replacement.

Swift Transportation Co. has repurchased 1 million shares of its common stock in the past three months, and the company's board authorized another buyback of 500,000 shares last week.

President Doug Waggoner calls Daylight Transport “a virtual trucking company” since it uses a non-asset-based operating system and relies heavily on information technologies.

For years, Arnold Industries has looked for opportunities to expand beyond the Northeast, but it now seems that sticking closer to home is the answer.