The first two men to run the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Motor Carriers, who are now pursuing other careers, have differing views of what changes should be made in the way the Washington regulates truck and bus safety.

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) last week continued his efforts to move federal oversight of truck safety out of the Federal Highway Administration.

The members of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance all agree that motor carrier safety is their top priority, but they disagree on the best approach to reduce accidents and fatalities.

The effectiveness of the commercial driver license program will be the subject of a review by the Department of Transportation’s inspector general.

A study by a shippers’ group found that railroads could benefit by as much as $500 million over the next six years by allowing increased competition and taking a few other steps.

The association representing private motor carrier fleets last week called on Congress to pass legislation that it said would improve trucking safety.

A study by a shippers’ group found that railroads could benefit by as much as $500 million over the next six years by allowing increased competition and taking a few other steps.

The association representing private motor carrier fleets last week called on Congress to pass legislation that it said would improve trucking safety.

It is all about business for trucking safety officials meeting this week at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s conference in Portland, Ore.

Julie Cirillo was in an unenviable position during a National Transportation Safety Board hearing on truck safety in April.