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For much of 1999 and 2000, truckers have used every trick in the book to survive what seem to be endlessly rising prices for diesel fuel.

The sagging used truck market and a dot.com auction site will try to give each other a boost next week when Penske Truck Leasing attempts to sell 3,000 used trucks online.

When it comes to commenting on proposed revisions to the hours-of-service regulations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will stick to what it knows best — enforcement issues.

In the news this morning: Pacer International reports increases in second quarter; Sterling Truck layoffs hit hard in Ontario; UPS files appeal to overturn federal tax-court ruling; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: Diesel prices take a 3.7-cent leap as oil rises over $32 a barrel; FedEx to cut 200 IT jobs; invitations out for hours of service roundtable discussions; and more.

Today's technology headlines: FedEx expands alliance with Kinko's; WorldCom seeks approval to enter wireless broadband market; e-tailer Outpost.com farms out entire fulfillment process to Airborne Express; and more.

Teleglobe Inc. said last week it will not provide further funds for its money-losing Orbcomm Global LP subsidiary and moved to find a “strategic partner” to help staunch the unit’s losses.

Gerald J.S. Wilde has some disappointing information for government officials hoping to meet their goals of reducing highway fatalities, especially those involving big rig operators.

The trucking and academic worlds came together to brainstorm over a question that has a lot of people scratching their heads: Why do accidents happen?

A $1 billion intermodal facility in New Jersey and a $1 billion road project in Dallas are part of a federal pilot program to cut red tape on construction projects.