The Department of Transportation said it will delay its plan to allow Mexican trucks into the United States until U.S. trucks are allowed into Mexico, and that it will take public comments on the program this month.
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Total Settles Exel Suit for $10 Million
Exel Transportation Services said it had settled its suit again Total Transportation Services, with Total paying Exel $10 million after Exel alleged unlawful access to trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information.
May 2, 2007 Business, Safety, Government
FMCSA’s Recorder Proposal Draws Concern, Criticism
By Sean McNally, Senior Reporter
This story appears in the April 30 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today.
May 2, 2007 Government, Business, Safety
Truckers Find Rest Stops in Short Supply, Journal Says
Truckers around the country are having difficulty finding rest stops at which to park, and parking spots close to cities are especially hard to find, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
May 1, 2007 Business, Safety, Government
April ISM Factory Index Gains
The Institute for Supply Management’s April manufacturing index rose at the fastest pace in almost a year, ISM said Tuesday.
May 1, 2007 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Contrans’ 1Q Income Dips
Canadian firm Contrans Income Fund’s first-quarter income dropped to C$8.1 million or 28 cents a unit, from C$9.7 million or 34 cents a year ago.
May 1, 2007 Business, Safety, Government 
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Calif. Crash Could Stall Port Traffic
Larry Smith/Trans PixsA fiery explosion from a gasoline tanker crash in Oakland, Calif., over the weekend shut down parts of a major freeway and will pose transport problems for freight coming out of the busy Port of Oakland, news reports said.
April 30, 2007 Government, Business, Safety
Technology Briefs — April 24 - April 30
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NTSB Chairman Says Tax Incentives May Boost Safety Technology Use
By Sean McNally, Senior Reporter
This story appears in the April 23 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today.
April 30, 2007