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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.

A tractor-trailer driver who slammed into a state police cruiser on Interstate 65 is charged with failing to yield to a police officer under Indiana's new slow down and move over law.

Overnite Transportation Co. reported profits rose 13.7% in the second quarter of 1999, and that revenue and net income in the first six months of the year were the best since 1994.