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Motor carriers that are delinquent in paying fines levied by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be taken off the road, under a rule that goes into effect April 16.

Today's technology headlines: AWS improves logistics operations at Hershey Foods; smarter warehousing for dotcoms; AOL faces pressure on instant messaging; and more.

This Afternoon's Headlines: NAPM report shows manufacturing fell for fifth straight month; Bush names Abraham to head Energy Department; Swiss allow heavier trucks on highways; and more.

President-elect Bush named current Commerce Secretary Norman Y. Mineta to be transportation secretary on Tuesday, making him the first Democrat to join Bush's Cabinet.

The four trucking companies owned by Intrenet Inc. were told Tuesday morning they will be shut down as soon as possible consistent with an orderly liquidation.

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A new set of standards on cargo tiedown and securement could be in force as early as July 1, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

When Bush-appointed officials settle into their new posts at the Department of Transportation, a top priority should be to improve the effectiveness of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, said DOT Inspector General Kenneth Mead.

In the news this morning: Steelmaker LTV may file for bankruptcy; Bush names Thompson to head Department Health and Human Services; PNV suspends services; and more.