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They may save weight, offer better fuel economy and be simpler to maintain, but the use of “super-single” tires — large tires that take the place of a pair of standard-size truck tires — has been limited because of their availability and their inability to “limp home” without having to be changed.

The Canadian province of Alberta has begun a fatigue study to cover everything from circadian rhythms, sleep disorders and lifestyles to scheduling and technology, according to Roger Clarke, executive director of vehicle safety and carrier services for Alberta Infrastructure.

Consorcio Grupo Dina will defer payment of some $6.5 million interest due on an 8% convertible debenture, making use of a 30-day grace period, spokesmen in Mexico City said.

FedEx and United Parcel Service have reportedly asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to stop the U.S. air and freight forwarding activities of DHL Worldwide.

In the news: GM recalls 1.38 million pickups, SUVs; telecom manufacturer Lucent to cut 10,000 jobs; three companies to buy out Renault Logistics; and more.

Freight customers expect more Internet-based transactions; FCC may allow more spectrum for wireless providers; Rep. Tauzin vows to revamp telecom act; and high court to hear cable web case.

The Senate unanimously confirmed Norman Y. Mineta - who served as commerce secretary late in the Clinton administration - as the new secretary of transportation.

Beginning Feb. 26, FedEx Express will offer later times for shipping packages in the United States and 15 international markets, a move that will use more trucks and possibly increase sorting activity at its Indianapolis hub.

Arkansas Best Corp. on Tuesday announced a strong fourth quarter in a “outstanding” year, but added lower freight levels stemming from business slowdowns at customer facilities affected ABF Freight System, its national less-than-truckload carrier.