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A new American Trucking Associations will be on display this week as several thousand trucking executives and industry suppliers come together for the 2000 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego.

The urgency of the driver shortage has spawned a vigorous effort by fleets to acquire trucks that feature a wide range of amenities to attract and retain drivers.

With its controversial membership issue resolved, The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations settled, with palpable relief, into more familiar routines at its recent fall meeting.

In the news this morning: Supreme Industries' 3Q earnings, revenues slide; P.A.M. Transportation reports lower 3Q earnings, income; Greif Bros. to buy Dutch container maker; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Wireless Ethernet shows its potential; DoCoMo says its top priority is U.S. partner on cellphones; and more local, state governments consider restrictions on driving with phones.

This afternoon's headlines: Development costs blamed for 28% drop in Scania 3Q profits; Ryder signs logistics deal with Wendy's; crude prices rise slightly as OPEC increases production; and more.

Trying to come up with ways to unblock some of the massive congestion for trucks trying to move across the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego, the California Trucking Association is officially calling on the U.S. Customs Service to stay open longer hours.

The next president of the United States may decide whether sweeping workplace safety provisions, which would affect nearly 2 million employers and 27 million workers, will be the law of the land.

The Engine Manufacturer’s Association, Chicago, Ill., voted recently to remove the existing seven-member staff, including executive director Glenn Keller.