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The Department of Transportation is under a congressional mandate to come up with a list of protocols for building such a network by 2001. These 17 standards are considered essential in ensuring that the computer-based systems and the equipment that uses them are “interoperable” — that can be interconnected no matter where they are or who runs them.

Ronald J. Conway has been named president of CSX Transportation in the first of a series of executive changes at both the corporate and subsidiary levels of CSX.

North American Van Lines confirmed having discussions with London-based NFC plc regarding a transaction involving Allied Van Lines and Pickfords Van Lines.

CSX and Norfolk Southern, the railroads that embarked on an ambitious journey to break up Conrail's freight monopoly, are only now finding service levels approaching adequate levels.

As Class 8 tractors sell at a record pace in order to meet heavy demand, companies that sell components to truck makers have seen their sales and earnings lifted to new heights.

In the news this morning: Rail, truck legislation remains stalled; DOT drops plans to restrict information on carrier finances; and Transit tax would help truckers, Florida officials say.

This afternoon's headlines: USFreightways stock up on Preston closure; 46 Con-Way drivers heading for Truck Driving Championships; and Federal court ruling leaves EPA wheezing.

The Teamsters have a new chief lobbyist. Mike Mathis, a veteran in the union’s government affairs department, took over as director July 28.

Apollo Management, a private investment firm with a stake in several transport companies, is helping to finance the buyout of Corporate Express of Broomfield, Colo.