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In the news this morning: Canadian National, BNSF rail merger faces lengthy regulatory approval, while truckers are unfazed by the deal; and Kansas trucker wins Goodyear heroism award.

Trucking execs who think there’s little they can do to prevent cargo theft should talk to Gary Fitzsimmons, an ex-cop who has helped cut Swift Transportation's losses by 50% while business increased.

This afternoon's headlines: Trimac to purchase DSI; Calif. shipping hub connects to local services; and Nearly a record year expected for lift trucks in 1999.

ATA Chairman Walter B. McCormick, Jr. has challenged the railroad industry to engage in a “new dialogue” aimed at “assuring fast, frequent, safe freight delivery” and called for a summit early next year.

A bill authorizing financial penalties for truckers who ignore New Jersey’s route ban for interstate trucks passed the state Assembly Dec. 13.

The Arizona Department of Transportation says bridge repair work on Interstate 15 has been completed, ending a two-month-long truck restriction.

This afternoon's headlines: Detroit Diesel names new executive vice president; Reefer carrier American Dispatch still searching for a new home; and Fastrans Logistics firm riding high on the Internet wave.

A proposed buyout of TransFinancial Holdings by a group of its top executives has drawn fire from a stockholder who said the offer is far below the net asset value of the company.

In the news this morning: Canadian Trucking Alliance president pushes for better roads; Report: Nissan Diesel Wants $2 Billion Loan; and UPS sales up nearly 30% in Latin America.

Trism Inc., a Kennesaw, Ga.-based specialized trucking group, is set to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a judge approved the company’s reorganization plan.