Federal trucking regulators have declined to investigate whether truck trailers built without side guards should be deemed unsafe.
New legislation designed to crack down on fake companies that give legitimate brokers and carriers a bad name has bipartisan support.
An eight-year quest by a parent of two truck-crash victims has cleared a major hurdle with legislation introduced to create a victim-advocate position in the federal government.
Daimler Trucks adds three safety advances, building on NHTSA data showing fewer truck-related crash deaths.
