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A razor-thin majority for Republicans in Congress could lead to gridlock on issues critical to trucking, while the outcome of the presidential election will affect the regulatory climate for the industry for the next four years, analysts said last week.

When the E-Z Pass automated toll collection system is implemented on parts of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, it will be accessible by passenger cars only — for now.

In the news this morning: Diesel averages continue to slide; employers with ergonomics programs may not face uch change under new rules; Yellow names CFO from outside, promotes freight system VP; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Web hosting firm Digex teams up with WorldCom; older Palms to get wireless Web access; study to help transport intermediaries survive the information age; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: DaimlerChrysler may replace head of U.S. operations; Ryder partners with From2; NHTSA hustles to complete safety research; and more.

FedEx Corp. announced Monday that it has agreed to buy less-than-truckload carrier American Freightways for $1.2 billion, or $28.13 per share.

Workplace shootings, driver hours of service, ergonomic regulations and sexual harassment are among the issues on the agenda as trucking’s top labor specialists gather for the 14th annual conference of the North American Trucking Industrial Relations Association.

A number of trucking companies are fighting back against what they say is the practice by some towing operators of charging excessively high fees and holding freight “hostage” until the bill is paid.

Pending regulatory approval, Germany's MAN AG plans to set a deadline this week for shareholders of rival truck maker Scania to tender shares of the Swedish company based on MAN's current bid price, Bloomberg reported Monday.