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Yellow CEO Expects to Reach Deal with Union • OPEC Schedules Emergency Meeting for Weekend • FedEx Named One of the Best Employers • Roadway Names Hickerson President of Next Day Unit • And more ...

Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta is undergoing treatment for a staph infection and will later undergo back surgery, the Department of Transportation said. As a result, he is expected to resume his duties at DOT "late next month," a DOT press statement said.

Several senators, citing terrorist threats, have called for increased transportation security and more federal spending and regulation to guard ports and ensure that trucks are safe.

The Transportation Research Board's 82nd annual meeting, set for Jan. 12-16 in Washington, has an agenda focused on security, congestion, safety and reauthorization of the next surface transportation bill.

The cost of workers' compensation insurance for truckers is on the rise, bringing back memories of a similar crisis a decade ago.

Ridge Nominated to Head ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security Department • Con-Way Given Approval for Customs Self Assessment • Terrorists Control 15 Cargo Ships, US Says •

Edward M. Emmett announced his intention to resign as president of the National Industrial Transportation League, the organization’s Web site reported Tuesday.

Orders placed with U.S. factories fell 0.8% in November, the third decline in four months, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

New Congress Opens Under GOP Control • McCain, Lieberman to Push for Emissions Restrictions • Schneider Logistics Inks European Deal with Kimberly-Clark • OPEC May Add 2 Million Barrels to Quota • And more ...

In a televised speech from Chicago, President Bush unveiled a package of tax relief and other incentives aimed at stimulating a sagging U.S. economy.