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In the news this morning: Smithway Motor Xpress announces 500,000-share buyback; OTR Express warns of quarterly loss from fuel costs, slower business; tight job market provign to be a bad time for companies in union disputes; and more.

The Russell family appreciates the expressions of high regard for our brother, Mike. He was fully committed to upholding the positive image of America’s trucking industry, especially in the arena of America’s Road Team and the Marine Corps Trailer Wrap programs.

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This afternoon's headlines: Nissan Diesel stock jumps on report of Fiat interest; Air Canada talks with pilots head into weekend with no strike notice; Illinois ships I-PASS transponders for truckers; and more.

Members of the Truckload Carriers Association are urging shippers to join them in fighting proposed changes in the federal hours-of-service regulations governing truck drivers.

Starting July 1, truckers in Georgia will be subject to random roadside tests for the use of untaxed diesel fuel designated for off-road use.

Two annual fees that New Mexico imposes on trucking could disappear if a lawsuit filed by American Trucking Associations succeeds.

Roadway Express Chairman Michael W. Wickham was elected chairman of the ATA Foundation on June 22 by the group’s board of directors.

Changes in Canadian environmental clean air policy that would affect the trucking industry have met with cautious support from the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

In the news this morning: GM says fleets of fuel-cell-powered vans could be available in three years; trucking company owner tells Congress that fuel prices are ruining owner-operators; Port of Miami works to curtail cargo theft; and more.