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As investigators seek the cause of the deadly Bourbonnais, Ill., Amtrak wreck, studies reveal that 50% of grade crossing accidents are caused by drivers who ignore warning signals.

In the news this morning: UPS plans IPO in early November; CSX, NS restore service in NY-NJ area; and Virginia court certifies manslaughter charges against trucker.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services says it will separate its intermodal operations from its truckload van business in an effort to minimize the impact of continuing rail service failures.

Truck drivers working a 14-hour day with a lunch break do not get significantly more tired than colleagues who work fewer hours, according to a scientist with the ATA Foundation.

It is all about business for trucking safety officials meeting this week at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s conference in Portland, Ore.

This afternoon's headlines: Freightliner chooses ADP to develop Web-based system; New member named to Western Star's board of directors; and Booming market drives Mack to growth.

In the news this morning: Detroit chosen for new intermodal terminal; Ga. DOT wants to limit big rigs during rush hour in Atlanta; and Jury awards $55 million to man hurt in truck accident.

This afternoon's headlines: Spill on I-10 prompts resident to sue; NOL celebrates opening of Northwestern University Transportation Center Headquarters; and Navistar to expand in Brazil.

The Senate approved a transportation bill that includes $28.9 billion for the Federal Highway Administration to fund road construction and motor carrier safety programs in 2000.

The cost of crude oil continued its climb this week, pushing the national average price of diesel fuel up 1.1 cents to $1.209 a gallon, the highest price since April 21, 1997.