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This afternoon's headlines: Teamsters take Overnite strike to second hauler; Kenworth to provide trucks for new TV show; and Ex-trucking company owner faces environmental charges.

Small carriers that thought sending invoices to shippers electronically was a pipe dream may be in for a shock when they learn that electronic data interchange is more affordable than ever.

Guaranteeing on-time delivery is easy for carriers when shippers don’t demand refunds. But new software could drastically increase refunds to shippers for late deliveries.

A trucker’s tale — more bitter than sweet — unfolded early one morning, when a woman pulled a big rig to safety as her unconscious husband drew his last breaths in the driver’s seat.

This afternoon's headlines: Transit Group reports record third quarter earnings; Bridge collapse puts Calif. oversize permit office back in spotlight; and Celadon announces first quarter results.

In the news this morning: Heartland Express buys back 11% of its stock; Con-Way offers online customer pick up requests; and NationsWay may soon pay off largest creditor.

Shippers that plan to hoard trailers for storage or excess capacity during the year-end holiday season could get slapped with a detention charge from their carriers.

Small carriers that thought zapping invoices to shippers electronically was a pipe dream may be in for a shock when they learn that electronic data interchange is being offered at a price they can afford.

Stock market analysts who keep their eyes on trucking feel pretty good about the industry’s prospects, but getting investors to share that feeling may take some work.