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In the news this morning: Supreme Industries' 3Q earnings, revenues slide; P.A.M. Transportation reports lower 3Q earnings, income; Greif Bros. to buy Dutch container maker; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Wireless Ethernet shows its potential; DoCoMo says its top priority is U.S. partner on cellphones; and more local, state governments consider restrictions on driving with phones.

This afternoon's headlines: Development costs blamed for 28% drop in Scania 3Q profits; Ryder signs logistics deal with Wendy's; crude prices rise slightly as OPEC increases production; and more.

Trying to come up with ways to unblock some of the massive congestion for trucks trying to move across the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego, the California Trucking Association is officially calling on the U.S. Customs Service to stay open longer hours.

The next president of the United States may decide whether sweeping workplace safety provisions, which would affect nearly 2 million employers and 27 million workers, will be the law of the land.

The Engine Manufacturer’s Association, Chicago, Ill., voted recently to remove the existing seven-member staff, including executive director Glenn Keller.

Congress was working late this week on an attempt to pass a $240 billion tax cut bill, part of which would repeal the 4.3-cent-per-gallon excise tax on diesel fuel used by trains and waterway barge companies.

In the news this morning: Frozen Foods Express reports 3Q loss; oil prices steady as OPEC trigger date nears; 3Q economic growth slows to 2.7%; and more to come.

Today's technology headlines: Ryder jumps into high-tech; New York county bans phone use while driving; and SBC asks for to expand long-distance services into Kansas, Oklahoma.

This afternoon's headlines: Grupo Dina files charges against Western Star; Conaway named Con-Way Now president, CEO; Qualcomm, Xata combine efforts for onboard data collection; and more.