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Sen. James Inhofe's communication problems with the Environmental Protection Agency could linger or clear up overnight, depending on who is elected president Nov. 7, said the Republican senator's spokesman.

American Trucking Associations is stepping up its campaign to inform members about emissions standards that are growing tougher for diesel engines and an expected rule that would slash the sulfur content of fuel by 2006.

In the news this morning: Cummins to cut 350 in next onth; oil prices fall as U.S. inventories expected to rise; Emery, USPS to call it quits Jan. 7; and more.

Today's technology headlines: How supply chains will become 'dynamic arteries' for industry; Symbian cellphone alliance faces growing threat from Microsoft; and online retailers making sure shipping doesn't run afoul of FTC regulations this holiday season.

This afternoon's headlines: Wisconsin Central explores sale options; Montreal port truckers defy back-to-work order; railroads taking trucking head on for produce hauling business; and more to come.

Congress will reconvene Nov. 14 to decide the fate of the controversial workplace safety rules that are part of the $355 billion Department of Labor appropriations bill.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration appointed Allan M. Fisher to the newly created position of associate administrator for administration.

Thomas L. Finkbiner has been named chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver in Colorado.

Members of The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations heard about a way to reduce emissions from diesel exhaust – with fuel to which water has been added.