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Arkansas Best Corp. on Tuesday announced a strong fourth quarter in a “outstanding” year, but added lower freight levels stemming from business slowdowns at customer facilities affected ABF Freight System, its national less-than-truckload carrier.

Tires have always been an important piece of a heavy-duty, over-the-road truck. And trucking fleets are finding ways to cut costs by making those tires last longer..

In the news: OTR Express warns of losses; Norfolk Southern cuts rail workers, dividend; BNSF reports lower 4Q earnings; and more.

The U.S. average pump price for diesel fuel rose 1.9 cents in the past week, to $1.528 per gallon as of Jan. 22, the Energy Department reported late Monday.

This afternoon's headlines: Conrail names new president; Bush delays diesel rule; USF Bestway gets new CEO; and more.

The index of leading economic indicators dropped 0.6% in December - the largest drop in five years - signalling a continued slowdown in the U.S. economy.

Sales of Class 8 trucks totaled 211,417 last year, making 2000 the second-largest sales year in history. But the real story is the severe plunge in sales over the last four months, which led to job cuts for many truck and engine makers.

The Canadian province of Alberta has begun a fatigue study to cover everything from circadian rhythms, sleep disorders and lifestyles to scheduling and technology.

In the news this morning: DHL expects to keep USPS' global business; ailing Chrysler may face huge job cuts, plant closings; Intrenet files for bankruptcy; and more.

This Afternoon's Headlines: Germany opposes tax breaks for trucks; USDOT allocates funds for bridge repairs; Noble intends to buy CD&L; and more.