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In the news this morning: Reports grow of deal on hours of service; online freight arranger Transportal scales back; oil prices rise again as U.S. inventories drop; and more.

Senate and House conferees will meet sometime Wednesday to discuss the Department of Transportation’s controversial proposal to curb truckers’ hours of service, which is part of the transportation appropriations bill.

This afternoon's headlines: More air freight fuel surcharges rising; US&T reports loss but sees profit within next year; EU leaders discussing release of their oil reserves; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Verizon backs law restricting cell-phone use behind the wheel; Pillsbury signs on to private Net-based exchange; e-tailers search for solution to returned merchandise; and more.

The owners of Schneider National think they are lucky enough to have a commodity that stock market investors want in abundance — public shares of their logistics division — and they think that now is the time to sell it.

The proliferation of online exchanges over the past two years among trucking-related companies have many casting a watchful eye toward the federal government to see how it may react to such business practices.

A drop of more than 10% in van trailer shipments was the main factor in a 5.3% drop in overall trailer shipments during the first seven months of the year.

Ontario Trucking Association’s “Truck World 2000” displayed the big picture of trucking, from the major truck manufacturers to environmental groups.

In the news this morning: U.S. diesel prices rise slightly while some areas see decline; Yellow expects 3Q earnings to be at or above estimates; Swift says 3Q, 4Q will fall below estimates; and more to come.

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