Automakers seek Fed loans to ride downturn: report. The Big 3 Detroit-based automakers are seeking about $25 billion in federal loans as they struggle to ride out a steep downturn in U.S. auto sales, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Heavy-vehicle maker Volvo and India's Eicher complete venture deal. Swedish heavy-vehicle maker Volvo said Friday it has completed a joint venture deal with Eicher Motors in India, following approval from regulatory authorities.

Maharashtra spreads red carpet for Tata's 'Nano' project. Mumbai, August 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has invited Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata to set up the `Nano' small car project in the state is it decides to move out from West Bengal, where..

All-new Indica Vista launched. A MAKEOVER: Tata Motors announced the launch of all-new Indica Vista in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ripon man dead after two-car crash with Oshkosh Corp. vehicle. A 92-year-old man from Ripon is dead after his car collided with a firefighting apparatus from Oshkosh Corp.

Soaring Fuel Prices Are Driving Shippers to Embrace The Intermodal Option. But all transportation modes are facing problems of rising energy costs and a network that can't support the projected growth in traffic, according to a top executive of J.B. Hunt.

Spotlight on diesel prices. The group representing the trucking industry wants attention turned to the price of diesel, after most of the major fuel retailers dropped prices a further six cents a litre yesterday.

Ohio legislators hold DHL hearing. Nearly 200 people packed an Ohio legislative meeting Tuesday to hear testimony on the impact of DHL plans to switch to UPS cargo delivery - a move that would cost an estimated 8,000 jobs at an air park in this..

Old Dominion relocates service center to Florence. LB Clayton, vice president of the Midsouth region for Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., has announced a service center relocation to Florence.

Trucking firms move into L.A. Port. Two major national motor carriers are scheduled to begin operations at the Port of Los Angeles in October as part of the Clean Trucks Program, officials announced Thursday.

Trucker claims emotional injury from 2004 crash. Lawyers for Ohio truck-driver Tommy R. Jarrett said they plan to continue seeking compensation for emotional damages from an auto-semi accident that occurred in Laclede County in 2004 on Interstate 44.

Nation's Top Truck Drivers on the Road to Houston. Nearly 400 top professional truck drivers from all across the U.S. are heading for Houston, Texas, for the 2008 National Truck Driving Championships, August 19-23 in the George R. Brown Convention Center.

OnGuard Offered On Select Freightliner Trucks. Freightliner Trucks, in conjunction with Meritor Wabco, announced the availability of the OnGuard Collision Safety System for select Cascadia and Century Class S/T fleets.

Road Hazards: Sleepy Truckers. According to a University of Pennsylvania study, 56-hundred accidents involving commercial trucks happen each year.

Truckers delight at lower diesel prices. As the price of oil drops, so does the price of diesel fuel--a welcome sight for truckers.

Truckers Talk Highway Dangers After Fatal Accident. Franklin County, IA- Truckers are talking about daily roadside dangers. Distractions, other vehicles and people on the side of dark highways, the Iowa State Patrol says Thomas Barker crashed his car into the..

Trucker convicted of vehicular manslaughter in Mission Viejo crash that killed 3 children. A big-rig truck driver was convicted today of vehicular manslaughter for slamming into the back of a minivan in a crash last year that killed three young siblings.

Trial begins for man accused of pulling gun on driver. With a gun pointed at his head by an irate customer, the tow truck driver feared he was living his final seconds.

Newmar Cuts 31 in Latest Round of Layoffs. Motorhome and fifth-wheel manufacturer Newmar Corp. reduced its work force at the company's complex in Nappanee, Ind., for the third time this year, cutting 31 manufacturing positions.

Chrysler talking with foreign automakers. Chrysler LLC has talked with automakers in Russia and India about potential tie-ups and was approached by Fiat about a partnership, although no formal discussions are ongoing, a senior Chrysler executive said..