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This Afternoon's Headlines: Germany opposes tax breaks for trucks; USDOT allocates funds for bridge repairs; Noble intends to buy CD&L; and more.

Today's technology headlines: AOL and Nokia plan wireless browser; new antenna could triple mobile phone capacity; NeoModal nets logistics software contract with retailer Target; and more.

In a surprise move, Customs Commissioner Raymond Kelly – criticized by trucking for his handling of border-crossing issues – tendered his resignation Friday, effective immediately.

In the news this morning: Knight Transportation reports higher 4Q earnings; Nasdaq delists PNV stock; study affirms causes, solutions for ergonomic injuries; and more.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will team up to conduct a two-year study of the causes of crashes involving large trucks.

Despite the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate cut and increasingly aggressive sales promotions, manufacturers and dealers aren't likely to see any relief from a slumping truck market anytime soon.

This afternoon's headlines: Union Pacific sees its 4Q earnings drop; Caterpillar reports increased 4Q earnings; Calif. power blackouts cause traffic tie-ups, disrupt shipping; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Five major railroads plan Web exchange; FCC clears WorldCom-Intermedia deal; buzzing about cell phone safety; and more.

A spokesman for United Parcel Service on Thursday categorically denied reports that it was on the verge of buying air cargo carrier Emery Worldwide from CNF Inc.

Overnite Transportation said Thursday it had strong growth in earnings for the fourth quarter and the year, reversing a steep loss from a year earlier.