���ϳԹ���

A drop of more than 10% in van trailer shipments was the main factor in a 5.3% drop in overall trailer shipments during the first seven months of the year.

Ontario Trucking Association’s “Truck World 2000” displayed the big picture of trucking, from the major truck manufacturers to environmental groups.

In the news this morning: U.S. diesel prices rise slightly while some areas see decline; Yellow expects 3Q earnings to be at or above estimates; Swift says 3Q, 4Q will fall below estimates; and more to come.

Senate and House conferees will meet sometime Wednesday to discuss the Department of Transportation’s controversial proposal to curb truckers’ hours of service, which is part of the transportation appropriations bill.

This afternoon's headlines: More air freight fuel surcharges rising; US&T reports loss but sees profit within next year; EU leaders discussing release of their oil reserves; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Verizon backs law restricting cell-phone use behind the wheel; Pillsbury signs on to private Net-based exchange; e-tailers search for solution to returned merchandise; and more.

Many of the nation’s largest shippers will oppose any government effort to mandate a fuel surcharge, according to the top lawyer of one of the most important shipper organizations in the country.

The Colombia Bridge over the Rio Grande will get a high-capacity toll road to Interstate 35 next month, allowing truckers to bypass Laredo, Texas.

The next generation of radio was unveiled recently in Washington, whicn would allow truckers to hear digital broadcasts of radio programming from coast to coast.

In the news this morning: Fuel prices fall after U.S. oil reserve release announced; Ontario truckers reach fuel surcharge agreement; USFreightways issues warning on 3Q earnings; and more.