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Four motor carrier rate bureaus will implement general rate increases on Nov. 1, plus offer a 35% discount on class rates for shippers who do not have an established discount with a carrier.

Innovative Computing Corp. said a federal judge issued an injunction against Add On Systems restricting the company from using Innovative’s copyrighted software in its business.

In the news this morning: U.S.-Mexico border crossing to be widened; Truck safety improves on California's Highway 99, and KLLM Transport Services, Inc. reports third quarter results.

United Parcel Service has restored most of its intermodal business to the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads, but some other major shippers say things are getting worse again.

Small carriers that thought sending invoices to shippers electronically was a pipe dream may be in for a shock when they learn that electronic data interchange is more affordable than ever.

Guaranteeing on-time delivery is easy for carriers when shippers don’t demand refunds. But new software could drastically increase refunds to shippers for late deliveries.

A trucker’s tale — more bitter than sweet — unfolded early one morning, when a woman pulled a big rig to safety as her unconscious husband drew his last breaths in the driver’s seat.

This afternoon's headlines: Transit Group reports record third quarter earnings; Bridge collapse puts Calif. oversize permit office back in spotlight; and Celadon announces first quarter results.

In the news this morning: Heartland Express buys back 11% of its stock; Con-Way offers online customer pick up requests; and NationsWay may soon pay off largest creditor.

Shippers that plan to hoard trailers for storage or excess capacity during the year-end holiday season could get slapped with a detention charge from their carriers.