Supreme Court Rules Mexican Trucks Can Take to US Highways
The United States Supreme Court removed the last legal roadblock to Mexican trucks rolling across United States roadways, ending the Bush Administration's long-running dispute with labor unions, environmentalists, and consumer advocates. The court’s unanimous decision said that the president has the authority to let the trucks into the U.S.
Arrests at Mitsu for Alleged Professional Negligence; DCX Threatens Suit Over Defect Coverup
Japanese police arrested a former head of Mitsubishi Motors and five others related to suspicion of professional negligence that led to the death of a truck driver two-years ago. If found guilty, the suspects face as many as five-years in prison or maximum fine of $4,530. DaimlerChrysler AG may sue Mitsubishi Motors over quality problems and the lawsuit could deepen financial woes of the cash-strapped Japanese automaker.
