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Schneider Logistics purchased Tranzact Systems, a 91ÊÓƵwood, Ill.-based freight payment company, and will operate the business as a stand-alone freight payment and auditing service.

In the news this morning: Carriers appeal STB's rail merger ban; E-commerce deals send Celadon stock up 30%; and LTL carrier Silver Eagle closes its doors.

This afternoon's headlines: Nissan Diesel completes land sale as part of bailout plan; Canadian fuel price study draws criticism; and Campbell's recipe for distribution cost savings.

A voluntary private-government partnership program will be announced March 22 by the Environmental Protection Agency aimed at improving air quality.

Opponents of the proposed ergonomics standard came out swinging at the start of federal hearings last week, criticizing the burden the new standards could place on their businesses.

In the news this morning: Impaired driver to get second chance for medical waiver; FedEx faces religious discrimination suit form ex-employee; and Sysco buys FreshPoint Holdings.

A second federal judge has ruled that the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General overstepped its bounds for investigating trucking companies for violations of federal motor carrier safety laws.

This afternoon's headlines: CSX rail work to close part of Fla. truck route; and Teamsters puzzled by developments with Associated Wholesale Grocers.

The price of diesel fuel climbed to new heights this week, amid a frenzy of protests, threatened protests, proposals, counterproposals, promises and caveats.

Meals eaten on the road could be cheaper come January if a House-approved tax bill restoring the 80% meals deduction becomes law.