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William Pettit is doing something odd to increase air cargo business at Jacksonville International Airport: building more roads for trucks.

Although Orlando International Airport exists to serve passengers and cargo that travels through the sky, it relies heavily on the trucks on the ground keep them functioning.

In the news this morning: Towne Air buys R&M Trucking; Freightliner extends capabilities of truck data logging unit; and Landair Corp. reports third quarter results.

Trucking’s chief regulator Julie Cirillo has some advice for the Truckload Carriers Association’s board of directors: Don't get worked up over the hours-of-service proposal until it comes out.

Large trucks were involved in the lowest rate of fatal accidents ever recorded in the United States last year, with new federal statistics showing an 8.3% reduction from 1997.

This afternoon's headlines: W.Va. creates truck safety task force; Chicago plans to boot big rigs parked on city streets; and Vitran reports twelfth straight quarter of higher earnings.

In congressional lawmakers’ rush to get out of Washington, D.C., legislation creating a motor carrier administration is being left at the wayside. However, final action is promised in 2000.

Overnite Transportation Co., Richmond, Va., said profits fell 17.6% in the third quarter of 1999, reflecting investment in expanding full-state coverage and reducing transit times.

In the news this morning: Ontario trucking chief addresses trade conference; Pacer reports third quarter results; and Intrenet names new president of subsidiary Advanced Distribution System.

This afternoon's headlines: Volvo takes over Sub-Saharan ops from Scandinavian Motor Corp.; Peterbilt names its dealer of the year; and Ore. gas tax increase goes to the voters.