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Today's technology headlines: InfoSphere to develop apps, architecture for FreightWise; Ericsson, Intel in Bluetooth pact; and some considerations for developing wireless networks and services.

The Society of Automotive Engineers is hoping that discussions of vehicle safety and more general business transportation issues will broaden interest in the engineering association’s annual meeting here this week.

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the four states bordering Mexico are telling truck drivers to be on the alert for deals that are too good to be true — deals that could include smuggling.

In the news this morning: Federal Reserve may change stance on economy, ease interest rates; Iraq resumes oil exports; U.S. govt. proposes incentives for domestic oil production; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Coca-Cola signs deal to put customers in wireless directory; 'smart' technology offers a glimpse of trucking's future; a myriad of options for going wireless; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: U.S. economy slowed in October; heating oil prices rise 8%; ocean shippers to form Net-based network; and more.

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends inspection of the system that assures an air supply for tractor brakes in case the connection with the trailer braking system fails.

Illinois, concerned about losing trucker revenue, intends to conduct joint audits with Oklahoma of trucking operations that claim Oklahoma as a base state under the International Registration Plan.

For some, it was economics. For others, it was an error in scheduling. But whatever the reason, some truckers were on the road Thanksgiving Day hauling the nation's freight.