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A North American Free Trade Agreement panel rejected a U.S. law that keeps Mexican trucks at U.S. borders, Bloomberg reports.

People with large incomes usually want things that come in large boxes, such as big screen televisions and huge pieces of furniture. Since the Postal Service can't handle such unwieldy items, customers are turning to less-than-truckload carriers to deliver the goods.

The president of the company has no previous experience in the transportation industry. The company’s operations are limited to the state of Washington. But Postal Express Seems to have carved a niche for itself.

The medium-duty truck market in the United States may not rack up sales numbers as large as the heavy-duty, Class 8 category, but it has the attention of Japanese truck makers.

In the news this morning: Iraq plans to stop oil exports; Rep. Hall may be Bush's pick for Energy secretary; American, United to form same-day parcel service; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: Justice Dept. review of Volvo/Renault deal may run past Christmas; to delay Truckmaker layoffs raise unemployment figures; USF Logistics hires new CFO; tire association forecasts growth in replacement tire market; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Study gives WAP phones a thumbs down; Triad Transport enhances operations with central load-planning program; expert says issue of cancer risks from cell phones may never be resolved; and more.

All new diesel trucks sold in California and 13 other states may soon be required to meet tough smog standards for 2005 and 2006, state officials said.

Diesel fuel prices jumped 2.4 cents per gallon last week, reversing four weeks of decline.