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When the E-Z Pass automated toll collection system is implemented on parts of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, it will be accessible by passenger cars only — for now.

In the news this morning: Diesel averages continue to slide; employers with ergonomics programs may not face uch change under new rules; Yellow names CFO from outside, promotes freight system VP; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: OPEC stops further oil production increases; Fiat to lay off 1,000 workers; delivery firm Streamline.com to close; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Sprint to set up Internet services unit for business clients; FTC delays AOL-Time Warner deal; Court strikes down Fla. law forcing AT&T to open up broadband access; and more.

FedEx Corp. announced Monday that it has agreed to buy less-than-truckload carrier American Freightways for $1.2 billion, or $28.13 per share.

Workplace shootings, driver hours of service, ergonomic regulations and sexual harassment are among the issues on the agenda as trucking’s top labor specialists gather for the 14th annual conference of the North American Trucking Industrial Relations Association.

A number of trucking companies are fighting back against what they say is the practice by some towing operators of charging excessively high fees and holding freight “hostage” until the bill is paid.

Pending regulatory approval, Germany's MAN AG plans to set a deadline this week for shareholders of rival truck maker Scania to tender shares of the Swedish company based on MAN's current bid price, Bloomberg reported Monday.

In the news this morning: Ergonomics standards to be issued Monday; OTR Express reports widening 3Q loss; trucker survey rates the best and worst roads in the nation; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: U-Haul's holding company reports increased 3Q earnings; Fritz Companies announce executive changes; tanker shortage contributing to higher fuel prices; and more.