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Today's technology headlines: Bush taps Michael Powell to head FCC; Stinnes Logistics building worldwide intranet network; and companies get started using wireless.

Less-than-truckload carrier Roadway Express Tuesday reported earnings increases of over 23% for the fourth quarter and the entire 2000 fiscal year.

The index of leading economic indicators dropped 0.6% in December - the largest drop in five years - signalling a continued slowdown in the U.S. economy.

Sales of Class 8 trucks totaled 211,417 last year, making 2000 the second-largest sales year in history. But the real story is the severe plunge in sales over the last four months, which led to job cuts for many truck and engine makers.

The Canadian province of Alberta has begun a fatigue study to cover everything from circadian rhythms, sleep disorders and lifestyles to scheduling and technology.

In the news this morning: DHL expects to keep USPS' global business; ailing Chrysler may face huge job cuts, plant closings; Intrenet files for bankruptcy; and more.

The U.S. average pump price for diesel fuel rose 1.9 cents in the past week, to $1.528 per gallon as of Jan. 22, the Energy Department reported late Monday.

This afternoon's headlines: Conrail names new president; Bush delays diesel rule; USF Bestway gets new CEO; and more.

Diesel fuel and gasoline are starting to become scarce in California because the ongoing electricity shortage caused the temporary shutdown of a pipeline, while expensive power is bringing some assembly lines to a halt. And trucking is caught in the middle.

Trailer maker Wabash National announced late Thursday several restructuring actions, primarily the exit from manufacturing products for export outside the North American market and the consolidation of certain domestic operations.