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In the first full quarter since the demise of less-than-truckload carrier Consolidated Freightways, the remaining major LTL players said they are enjoying stronger profits amid a lackluster economy and sharply rising fuel prices.

Trucking Groups Protest Super Bowl Ad • FedEx Chief Assesses U.S. Economy at Forum • Ark. Truckers Say They’ll Move to Avoid Fees • GM Planning Shutdown at Medium-Duty Plant • And more ...

The Bush administration said it would oppose raising taxes on diesel fuel and gasoline to help pay for increased spending on highways and bridges in the 2003 budget.

The U.S. economy may be picking up some momentum as it heads into 2003, a report by the Conference Board said Thursday.

Diesel fuel prices continue to be front-page news. In fact, most of us have begun to view fuel prices much as we view the weather: We can talk and talk about them, but we can't do anything to change them.

Since I became a law enforcement officer in 1971, and even long before then, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the three E's of safety — education, engineering and enforcement — and the role each plays in reducing fatalities and injuries on our roadways.

Ceridian, Comdata Parent, Shows 'Solid' 4Q Results • Marten Transport Reports Weaker Fourth Quarter • Werner Posts Revenue, Earnings Gains on Better 4Q Demand • Knight Transportation Reports Improved 4Q • And more ...

Senate Confirms Ridge as Security Secretary • South Korea Joins U.S. Anti-Terror Agreement • Cargo Companies Warn of Increasing Security Costs • U.S. Lacks Plan for Air Cargo Security, GAO Says •

James M. Loy, the director of the Transportation Security Administration, told transportation specialists last week that the agency this year would work to enhance highway and port cargo security.

Overnite Reports Close of Best Year since '94 • Snow’s Confirmation Hearing Set for Jan. 28 • Heartland Express Increases 4Q Revenues 25% • Roadway More Than Doubles 4Q Net Income • And more ...