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A driver poll found that poor diet and a lack of exercise were among their top health concerns, and a health expert shared her wellness program with human resources professionals at an ATA forum.

This afternoon's headlines: Former state staffer ties Ryan campaign tickets to Ill. CDLs; Skills class teaches truckers how to steer clear of road hazards; and Ill. drivers want state to abandon tolls.

United Parcel Service says it will acquire the assets of Rollins Logistics and, in a separate transaction, sell its UPS Truck Leasing unit to Rollins Truck Leasing Corp.

U.S. ports are bracing for additional loads if a lockout at the Port of Vancouver is not resolved soon, but so far U.S. port truckers are not seeing much extra traffic come their way.

Timothy P. Lynch, president of the Motor Freight Carriers Association, says he would oppose on-board data recorders in trucks, hours-of-service reforms and any change in how drivers are paid.

Trucks, trains, ships and planes will be on the minds of the estimated 2,500 shippers who are gathering this week for the 92nd annual meeting of the National Industrial Transportation League.

In the news this morning: Vancouver longshoremen ready to end strike; Canadian firm rolls out new cargo security system; and Tough new air quality tests in works for Pa. trucks.

Air Express International, a leading U.S. freight forwarder, is being acquired for $1.14 billion by Deutsche Post AG, Europe's biggest mail, parcel and logistics company.

This afternoon's headlines: Teamsters may back Gore if border stays closed to Mexican trucks; Drive is on to speed U.S.-Canada border traffic; and Ill. CDL whistleblower was transferred.