The rail industry’s safety record for 1999 is on track to improve from 1998, despite safety concerns raised by rail mergers, according to the Federal Railroad Administration’s top executive.

Don't expect Congress to act on proposals to increase truck sizes and weights in 2000, Rep. Nick J. Rahall II said.

Regulators are working to breathe life into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as 1999 comes to a close.

The Truckload Carriers Association is looking for help in its effort to reduce problems at loading docks.

The rail industry’s safety record for 1999 is on track to improve from 1998, despite safety concerns raised by rail mergers, according to the Federal Railroad Administration’s top executive.

Regulators are working to breathe life into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as 1999 comes to a close.

The Truckload Carriers Association is looking for help in its effort to reduce problems at loading docks.

Don't expect Congress to act on proposals to increase truck sizes and weights in 2000, Rep. Nick J. Rahall II said.

Days after President Clinton signed legislation creating a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the head of the Department of Transportation’s watchdog office encouraged the new agency to use the tools it has to improve truck and bus safety.

Days after President Clinton approved the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation’s chief watchdog encouraged the new agency to use the tools it has to improve safety.