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Refrigerated carriers that cannot recoup fuel expenses through surcharges are suffering from high energy prices more than the rest of trucking as they must purchase diesel to both power their tractors and cool their trailers.

In spite of high fuel prices and other transportation woes, an Ohio-based stock fund manager is touting trucking stocks for his portfolio.

The California Highway Patrol this week boosted its hours for checking truck traffic at a key inland weigh station north of San Diego, helping enforce cross-border trucking rules that apply to Mexican truckers operating here under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

In the news this morning: Vitran reports 9% increase in earnings; Interpool posts higher income for 3Q; Freightliner's October sales drop 28%; and more.

In a speech before members of the American Trucking Associations, former British Prime Minister John Major said he expected oil to drop to close to $20 a barrel within the next six months.

This afternoon's headlines: International to lay off over 1,800 more workers; Terion offering trailer tracking in Mexico; J.B. hunt to provide advertisign space on its trailers; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Tokyo show displays smart trucks and buses; firm offers wireless truck refueling; and buying through the hype of marketplaces, reverse auctions.

Revenue and tonnage for trucking will continue to expand at a steady rate for the first decade of the new century, according to a recently updated study of transportation and the economy.

A new American Trucking Associations will be on display this week as several thousand trucking executives and industry suppliers come together for the 2000 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego.

The average retail price of U.S. diesel fuel dropped 2.2 cents last week from the all-time high of $1.67 that was set in the previous week.