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As new diesel standards took effect in 2006, refiners and fuel retailers said the nationwide transition to ultra-low-sulfur diesel was smoother than expected, despite concerns that the new fuel would cause supply shortages in some parts of the United States.

FedEx Corp. said Monday it bought domestic British transportation firm ANC for $234 million.

Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide late Thursday lowered its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings guidance due to a slower economy and reduced volumes.

Truckload carrier USA Truck said Friday that its 2006 earnings will be below last year’s level because of “significantly” lower freight demand in the fourth quarter.

U.S. industrial production rose 0.2% in November, the Federal Reserve said Friday.

Atlas World Group said late Thursday it promoted Jim Stamm to succeed Mike Shaffer as chief executive officer of Atlas’ transportation and relocation services corporation, effective Jan. 1.

Navistar International Corp. Friday reported higher truck shipments for its fiscal year ended Oct. 31 and said it would challenge its delisting from the New York Stock Exchange set to take place next week.

U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in November following a 0.5% dip in October, the Labor Department said Friday.

Freightliner LLC said late Thursday it completed a three-year field test of electronically controlled braking systems and other safety technologies with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule requiring onboard diagnostic systems on heavy-duty trucks starting in 2010.