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Getting sick is unpleasant in the best of circumstances, but being sick on the road far from home can be especially grueling.

In the news this morning: Firestone will recall SUV tires; Conoco to supply fuel for American Petroleum Exchange; Maine trucking company fined, shut down for falsified driver logs.

This afternoon's headlines: Emery Worldwide, pilots renew contract talks in attempt to avert strike; Charleston, Savannah ports battle for shippers; new emission requirements for trucks in California nears a vote; and more.

Today's technology headlines: Callers feeling impact of Verizon strike; former Circle CEO heads up new logistics dotcom; old-line companies team up online to cut costs; and more.

Less-than-truckload carrier American Freightways announced Tuesday a rate increase of 5.5%, effective Sept. 1.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to open informal discussions on its proposed hours-of-service reforms in hope of resolving some touchy issues, but the agency doesn't consider negotiated rulemaking an option.

It’s a long road to the National Truck Driving Championships: Preparations begin in early spring as hundreds of trucking companies of all sizes hold their competitions.

While most trucking companies provide some kind of health insurance to employee drivers, a large percentage of owner-operators and small fleet operators find it increasingly difficult to afford coverage.

While roadside inspectors are up in arms over the driver classifications in the hours-of-service proposal, the CVSA has called for completion of the rulemaking.

In the news this morning: Economy gets boost from strong productivity; diesel prices rise slightly, but hurricane could upset market; Prestolite Electric reports a dip in second-quarter sales; and more.