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Federal Express Corp. pilots stopped working overtime Monday and their union sent out strike authorization ballots in efforts to get contract talks with the cargo airline going again.

State and local governments may apply for a share of up to $140 million this year for improvements to highway corridors and border facilities.

FRP Properties announced that Paul James resigned from his post as president and chief operating officer of its Transportation Group to pursue other interests.

Southwood J. "Woody" Morcott, chairman and chief executive officer of Dana Corp., Toledo, Ohio, is the 1998 Automotive Industry Leader of the Year.

A California truck driver has been charged in the gruesome slaying of a woman and is suspected to have been involved in other killings.

A grand jury chose not to indict a trucker accused of vehicular homicide.

More and more, electronics are replacing the telephone at truck stops as the main communication service for many companies and drivers.

The best investment for a transportation provider seeking growth and profitability could cost no more than the time required to think it through. Preparing a strategic plan is within the means of any company, large or small.

Last week’s off-year elections saw voters return key trucking lawmakers to Capitol Hill, with no major changes in the makeup of congressional committees dealing with transportation issues precipitated by the American electorate.