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Concern about distracting drivers with too much information drew interest but no policy decisions from the Technology and Engineering Policy Committee of American Trucking Associations.

The definition of insanity, says Thomas L. Finkbiner, is when people do the same thing over and over and expect a different result. And that's where he sees the truckload sector going with an operating model that may not work anymore.

In the news this morning: Presidency could take long time to decide; core inflation gauge falls despite overall price jump; Nissan to build light truck, SUV factory in Mississippi; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Information an oasis for Viking Freight; low demand for mobile phone links to Internet; JDS Uniphase sees no slowdown in optical network spending; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: Professional Transportation Group in midst of management shakeup; Trailer maker Dorsey cutting management positions; Cummins, Volvo form strategic alliance; and more.

Members of American Trucking Associations wrapped up their 2000 Management Conference & Exhibition here with one eye on the presidential elections and the other on the nation’s economy.

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 will give serious consideration to the American Trucking Associations' proposal for reforming federal rules governing truck drivers' hours of service, an FMCSA official told members of ATA's safety policy committee.

The national average price of diesel fuel dropped for the second straight week, this time by 1.9 cents, and an oil market analyst says November may see additional drops — perhaps by as much as 5 cents a gallon.