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Many of the nation’s largest shippers will oppose any government effort to mandate a fuel surcharge, according to the top lawyer of one of the most important shipper organizations in the country.

The Colombia Bridge over the Rio Grande will get a high-capacity toll road to Interstate 35 next month, allowing truckers to bypass Laredo, Texas.

The next generation of radio was unveiled recently in Washington, whicn would allow truckers to hear digital broadcasts of radio programming from coast to coast.

In the news this morning: Fuel prices fall after U.S. oil reserve release announced; Ontario truckers reach fuel surcharge agreement; USFreightways issues warning on 3Q earnings; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Motorola and Palm sign "Smart Phone" deal; first wireless virus reported; FleetXchange.com targets needs of smaller fleets; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: European Union may follow U.S. lead, release own reserve; oil prices down 5% Monday to six-week low; slow-mo trucker protest hits U.S. Midwest; and more.

The National Truckers Association, a group of 1,700 independent owner-operators in Ontario, said it would make good on its threats to blockade fuel depots starting Friday at 5 p.m. to protest high fuel prices, but a widespread rumor said it could begin at midnight.

The way has been cleared for Sue Bailey to assume the position of administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The House of Representatives has passed its version of the Treasury Appropriations Bill, which includes funding for the Customs Service’s new Automated Commercial Environment.

The Department of Transportation is inviting non-governmental organizations to attend a North American Free Trade Agreement meeting to be held in San Juan del Rio, Mexico, Oct. 23-27.