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Legislation introduced by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) would ban the tolls on the National Highway System.

Consumer confidence rose in May in the biggest gain in six years, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

Jim Palmer Trucking said it has completed the reorganization process and emerged from bankruptcy following an order earlier this month by U.S. Judge Ralph Kirschner.

Volvo Trucks North America has launched a new Web site to tout the benefits of its selective catalytic reduction technology, the company said.

With the transportation industry challenged by extraordinary economic conditions, executives are devoting much time and effort to dealing with factors beyond their direct control, such as escalating fuel, vehicle and equipment costs. I believe they are leaving money on the table by not streamlining back-office processes that can offset these often-unforeseen external costs.

With respect to the senators, when planning the needs for surface transportation, what practical experience do they or anyone reporting to them have in transportation?

Some 10,000 enforcement officers plan to mix a little fiscal accountability with their safety inspections during next week’s Roadcheck campaign, and we hope that is not a bad idea.

NEW YORK — Trucking fleets saddled with potential multibillion-dollar liability for underfunded union pension plans will look to Congress for a legislative remedy this year, company officials and experts said.

NEW YORK — Trucking executives said the uncertainty about new engine technology required to meet federal emissions standards next year would likely keep them from buying many trucks during 2010.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it rejected a proposal to raise Unified Carrier Registration fees for 2010.