The new Safe Port Act that President Bush signed into law contains provisions to tighten guidelines and law enforcement processes to verify legal commercial vehicle traffic. Port truckers and workers with access to sensitive areas at maritime facilities will be scrutinized for citizenship or legal presence, but a significant number of port truck drivers are believed to be illegal immigrants.
Automakers are trimming fleet and rental company sales but still remain in hot pursuit of police department business. Many police departments customize their vehicles through aftermarket modification, but many are modified by the manufacturer, sharply boosting their price.
As Ford and GM close down rental fleets, consumer will pay more for rental cars
OOIDA opposes ATA petitions for mandated speed limiting devices on all new heavy-duty commercial trucks and for a law against tampering with the devices
Soft retail market holds down wholesale used-vehicle prices in September