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Howard S. Abramson has been promoted to publisher of Transport Topics Publishing Group, a unit of American Trucking Associations.

In the news this morning: Bridgestone/Firestone may recall 1.4 million more tires; U.S. West Coast port truckers launch protest; DaimlerChrysler extends Detroit Diesel tender offer again; and more.

Today's technology headlines: OMTA assists Ontario dairy industry in adopting Internet tracking system; online delivery firms aim to make e-commerce easier; wireless bar code system may improve supply chains; and more.

Freightliner announced late Monday it is recalling 39,000 Sterling and Freightliner heavy trucks due to a defective Bendix Anti-Lock Braking System.

This afternoon's headlines: Mexico considers production increases as oil prices continue to climb; Atlanta airport seeks FedEx, UPS help in cargo slump; LA bus, train operators may strike, creating more traffic congestion; and more.

The future of the “black box” on trucks will be one of 14 topics discussed during educational sessions at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition Oct 29-Nov. 1 in San Diego.

How do information technology professionals justify the costs of the latest communications and safety products with corporate decision-makers? The answer isn’t so simple.

Penske Truck Leasing sold 310 used trucks for $3.6 million in an Aug. 23-31 online sale. The sale was administered by TradeOut.com, a firm that sells goods from a number of industries online.

DuPont Co. sued Norfolk Southern railroad because of service difficulties in the wake of NS’s purchase of a part of the former Conrail.

In the news this morning: OPEC to boost oil production; trucker protests spread in Europe, end in France; Union Pacific rate increase set at 3%; and more.