Officials at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., have until the end of September to avoid another strike by container haulers at the ports.

The Federal Railroad Administration is expanding its safety oversight to target the role of human error in railroad accidents, Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced Sept. 23.

Overnite Transportation Corp. withdrew its registration for an initial public offering Sept. 14, citing “current market conditions” as the reason.

Three Republican senators have written a letter to Teamsters chief James P. Hoffa asking him to explain "recent acts of violence" associated with their battle against Overnite Transportation.

In an effort to avoid a Teamsters union strike against Overnite, the federal government offered to help the two sides reach an agreement. The Teamsters accepted; Overnite declined.

The Senate approved a transportation bill that includes $28.9 billion for the Federal Highway Administration to fund road construction and motor carrier safety programs in 2000.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it will not meet its self-imposed deadline to have new recordkeeping forms in place by January.

The new kid on the truck show block, the Great American Trucking Show, opened in Dallas Sept. 9 to positive reviews. If sheer numbers are any indication, the event looks to give the other high-profile shows, such as the International Trucking Show and Mid-America Trucking Show, a serious run for their money.

The National Labor Relations Board has certified the Teamsters union to represent 100 employees of Overnite Transportation Co. in Detroit, union officials said.

Safety and liability experts say the costs of truck accidents can rack up if trucking executives don't understand the ramifications of liability, no matter who is at fault.