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The Russell family appreciates the expressions of high regard for our brother, Mike. He was fully committed to upholding the positive image of America’s trucking industry, especially in the arena of America’s Road Team and the Marine Corps Trailer Wrap programs.

President Clinton announced he was nominating former California Rep. Norman Mineta to become commerce secretary, to fill the vacancy being left by William Daley.

This afternoon's headlines: Bush, Gore duke it out over fuel; elections in Mexico, U.S. leave the future of Nafta's Transportation Chapter uncertain; lane closures planned for D.C.-area’s I-95 Wilson Bridge; and more.

Efforts to create a “best practices” guide for shippers and motor carriers are stalled, according to the two groups involved in the project.

Starting July 1, truckers in Georgia will be subject to random roadside tests for the use of untaxed diesel fuel designated for off-road use.

Two annual fees that New Mexico imposes on trucking could disappear if a lawsuit filed by American Trucking Associations succeeds.

Roadway Express Chairman Michael W. Wickham was elected chairman of the ATA Foundation on June 22 by the group’s board of directors.

Changes in Canadian environmental clean air policy that would affect the trucking industry have met with cautious support from the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

In the news this morning: GM says fleets of fuel-cell-powered vans could be available in three years; trucking company owner tells Congress that fuel prices are ruining owner-operators; Port of Miami works to curtail cargo theft; and more.

This afternoon's headlines: Fed holds interests rates steady, for now; FTC issues subpoenas in Midwest fuel price probe; possible Air Canada pilots strike could disrupt U.S.-Canada freight; and more.