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In the news this morning: GE merging with Honeywell; USFreightways posts lower 3Q earnings; Paccar beats 3Q estimates; and more to come.

This afternoon's headlines: United Technologies, Honeywell break off merger talks; UPS e-Logistics to open Kentucky distribution center; CES Wireless launches vehicle-tracking technology; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Virtual warehouses seen as cost-saving idea; coming attractions in cell phones; and is OFDM ready for prime time?

By using the Internet to cut deals, the transportation industry is likely to have virtual consolidation without physical consolidation, according to several speakers at a recent e-commerce conference.

The former chair of the disbanded Information Technology and Logistics Council is trying to woo her compatriots into joining another American Trucking Associations council.

The Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations honored four of its members with Silver Spark Plug Awards at the council’s Oct. 17 industry luncheon.

In the news this morning: Swift reports lower 3Q earnings; increased Mideast tensions drive oil prices up; Peterbilt to lay off more workers at Nashville plant; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: Trism CEO, CFO step down; Cooper Tire to lay off 1,100 workers, scale back operations; FTC approves Goodyear-Treadco joint venture; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Sprint PCS customers get instant messages; J.C. Penney becoming click-and-mortar powerhouse; location-based tech moving ahead of schedule; and more.

Environment Canada may begin to scrutinize railroads’ fuel emission standards more closely in response to an exchange of letters over the past few months between Minister of the Environment David Anderson and Canadian Trucking Alliance Chief Executive Officer David Bradley.