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In the news this morning: U.S. national diesel average lowest since August; blizzard leaves Chicago-area interstates slippery; Delphi component plant expansion hinges on tax break; and more.

Today's technology headlines: VerticalNet, VeriSign in pact for secure online transactions; FedEx execs say integration is key to survival; international cooperation boosting efforts to develop next-generation semiconductors; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: Ice and snow hit western Texas; GM to end Oldsmobile line, cut 15,000 jobs; Illinois, Indiana highways still icy after blizzard; and more.

While many companies have taken a beating on Wall Street this year, one financial analyst predicts that truckload stocks will rebound in 2001 and outperform the S&P 500.

Marc Gustafson believes it is time for some changes in the way truck manufacturers operate, and as chief executive officer of Volvo Trucks North America, he has begun to implement new practices at his own company to bring spec'ing to an end.

Though a Nafta panel has ruled against U.S. restrictions on Mexican trucks, it is just the beginning of a long journey down the path of arbitration.

In the news this morning: Crude oil prices rise despite Iraq settlement; DaimlerChrysler to restructure truck units; Freightliner treatens to shut down N.C. plant if new labor contract not ratified; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Mobile Web remains promising; e-commerce speeds business at U.S. ports; British government announces safety precautions for cell-phones; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: American Freightways hit with race discrimination suit; energy shortages hit factory production in Canada, Mexico; shareholders sue American Freightways over FedEx deal; and more.

The National Automobile Transporters Association, a group representing most of the nation’s car haulers, has ended its 65-year affiliation with American Trucking Associations.