Diesel prices have edged up for two straight weeks but are unlikely to climb much higher before being pulled back down by oversupply.

The old adage that speed kills may have some merit.

A survey conducted by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce found that a majority of its residents agree that a new bridge is necessary to keep streets free from excessive truck traffic.

More than 2,000 truck stop representatives and suppliers are set to convene in Phoenix this week to discuss the changing face of their industry.

Trucking companies are always looking for more business to bring in income, and one Montana hauler was no exception. However, in not reading the fine print of a contract, the hauler found that its eagerness was costly as part of an alleged broker’s deception.

Rep. Frank Wolf, a Virginia Republican, vowed to get Congress to support his plan to move the Office of Motor Carriers from the Federal Highway Administration to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The debate on hours of service, which became trucking’s top regulatory priority in 1998, may have taken a favorable turn for the industry.

There were no dull moments for the Federal Highway Administration in 1998. In addition to a restructuring undertaken last year, the agency lived in fear of losing jurisdiction over its Office of Motor Carriers, which has been criticized for getting too cozy with the industry that it oversees.

Despite a consecutive 10-week drop, diesel prices could stage a slight comeback in the coming weeks due to cold weather snaps and more stable crude oil prices.

Diesel prices could stage a slight comeback in the coming weeks due to cold weather snaps and more stable crude oil prices.