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This afternoon's headlines: Canadian police safety blitzes target unsafe trucks; Fresh America backs away from FreshPoint purchase; and Wawa Markets, Teamsters negotiate past deadline.

In the news this morning: Texas commission releases study on I-35; Kroger may face strike, Teamsters union says; and W. Va. may expand PrePass truck clearance system.

Ricardo Martinez, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is resigning to return to his medical career as a senior executive at an Internet-based health care company.

In the news this morning: Canadian official pushes underride guards; Overnite says nationwide Teamsters vote a publicity stunt; and House passes bill to keep better tabs on drivers.

Support is growing for a separate motor carrier safety administration, with consumer watchdog Joan Claybrook telling the Senate that her organization doesn't necessarily oppose the move.

Bandag Inc. is suing Michelin North America for what it says is an attempt by the French-owned tire maker to eliminate Bandag as a competitor in the retread business.

The first two men to run the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Motor Carriers have differing views of what changes should be made in truck and bus safety regulation.

More small companies are gaining access to relatively high-tech information systems as the associated costs come down, with some systems at about one-tenth the cost of five years ago.

This afternoon's headlines: Cummins CEO Henderson to retire, and Solso is successor; USA Truck to acquire CCC Express; and U.S. Xpress sees lower Q3 earnings, revenues.

In the news this morning: Ceridian to let competitors use card system; Penn. State Police plan crackdown on I-78; and Roadway Express profits jump 123% in third quarter.