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The hours-of-service rules were the subject of deb… More: continued here

Initial jobless claims jumped by 36,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday. More: continued here

A family owned trucking company that’s operated out of Abilene, KS, for 65 years has shut its doors. Bailey Truck Line, which hauled general freight nationwide, had 17 drivers and four office workers. The company closed Dec. 18. More: continued here

Virginia’s new governor, Robert F. McDonnell, vowed that if elected he would reopen shuttered rest areas within 90 days of taking office. It appears he is making good on his campaign promise. More: continued here

The announcements this week that three of the country’s largest airlines are again increasing baggage fees came as bad news for airline passengers, who must already pay for such extras as blankets, pillows and snacks. More: continued here

TROY, Mich. – Meritor WABCO is celebratings 20 years of offering aftermarket support. [Full Story] More: continued here

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper shuffled the duties of several Cabinet members on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The shuffle did not affect the federal transportation department known as Transport Canada, which is led by Member of Parliament John Baird. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – ArvinMeritor has been named 2009 Heavy-Duty Remanufacturer of the Year by the Automoti… [Full Story] More: continued here

CALEDONIA, Ont. — Verduyn Tarps has partnered with KRTS Transportation Specialists to offer a new hands-on lo… [Full Story] More: continued here

REXTON, N.B., and MOUNT PEARL, Nfld. — Two of Atlantic Canada’s top trucking and transportation companies are… [Full Story] More: continued here