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In the news this morning: OPEC members say production will not increase; truck body maker Supreme Industries says earnings fall short of expectations; Western Star shuts down South Carolina plant for three weeks amid sales slump.

This afternoon's headlines: Study to look at diesel emission impact on trucker health; crude oil prices up due to concerns over increased output; Slater urges Congress to support two highway safety measures; and more.

Two of the nation’s largest less-than-truckload carriers announced general tariff rate increases of almost 6%, both effective Aug. 1.

The price of diesel fuel dropped almost a cent and a half last week while oil cartel members traded conflicting statements about the “on-again, off-again” plan to boost oil production.

Struggling for business in a competitive environment, two transportation companies are invading each other’s domains in an effort to survive in the shadow of two industry giants.

To stay comfortable and entertained, drivers often spend their nights in their cabs as the engines idle, but Freightliner thinks fuel cells are the answer to this diesel-guzzling problem.

Trucking companies carrying loads into Canada will be required to use unique carrier identification numbers in 2001, according to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

USFreightways Corp. will begin its appeal in August of a tax case that could cause substantial changes for finance officers and accountants in trucking and the business world beyond. It is being joined by American Trucking Associations in the matter.

Today's technology headlines: Automakers eye online build-to-order systems; secure transactions for wireless devices on the horizon; telecoms take a few lumps on the bottom line buying up wireless firms; and more.

Embattled truck parts exchange Fleetscape has unplugged its phone, removed its Web site from the Net and turned out the lights.