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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.

Congress was working late this week on an attempt to pass a $240 billion tax cut bill, part of which would repeal the 4.3-cent-per-gallon excise tax on diesel fuel used by trains and waterway barge companies.

In the news this morning: Frozen Foods Express reports 3Q loss; oil prices steady as OPEC trigger date nears; 3Q economic growth slows to 2.7%; and more to come.

Today's technology headlines: Ryder jumps into high-tech; New York county bans phone use while driving; and SBC asks for to expand long-distance services into Kansas, Oklahoma.

This afternoon's headlines: Grupo Dina files charges against Western Star; Conaway named Con-Way Now president, CEO; Qualcomm, Xata combine efforts for onboard data collection; and more.

A hardening insurance market for trucking that has seen premiums rising sharply throughout the year now has developed a new option for providing coverage — group captive companies.

Mark your calendars for Dec. 31 and prepare to party at the Big Dig in Boston. Officials will offer public tours as part of the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration to show residents how the mammoth project has progressed.