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In the news this morning: DOT plans November hearings on roadability; Ariz. discussing Canada-Mexico trade corridor; and Union Pacific announces third quarter results.

United Parcel Service could raise as much as $4.6 billion in its initial public offering set for next month, according to a document the company filed Wednesday with federal regulators.

Federal Express Corp. announced a shakeup of its senior management team, nine days after the company's chief executive officer announced plans to retire.

This afternoon's headlines: New interest in Nissan Diesel; GM dumps unionized car-haulers; and India's two million truckers launch indefinite strike over fuel prices.

American Trucking Associations will conduct a meeting next week with military transportation officials to discuss changes in motor carrier freight rules and installation operating hours.

When Procter & Gamble Co. and Wal-Mart Stores decided to work together to reduce distribution costs, many truckers naturally wondered what would be in store for them.

When the AFL-CIO voted Oct. 13 to endorse Vice President Al Gore for president, two major players in the labor federation refused to sign on: the United Auto Workers and the Teamsters.

In the news this morning: Transport Canada to cut truckers' on-duty time; Springs Industries' fleet named safest in S.C.; and Emons Transportation Group to build bulk transfer terminal.

After nearly two years of setting records, sales of big trucks have shown no signs of slowing. September Class 8 sales were up 22% from the year before with Freightliner leading the way.

More than 5,000 logistics professionals will gather in Toronto Oct. 17 to 20 for the 1999 meeting of the Council of Logistics Management to focus on strengthening the international logistics network.