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In the news this morning: U.S. Customs to target 'risky' exports; Intrenet, Inc. reports third quarter; nine-month results; and FleetPride acquires Wheels and Brakes Incorporated.

This afternoon's headlines: Clarke Inc. posts increase in profits; Complaints prompt Missouri Highway Patrol to tighten up on big rigs; and NHTSA posts recalls on Great Dane trailers.

Large trucks were involved in the lowest rate of fatal accidents ever recorded in the United States last year, with new federal statistics showing an 8.3% reduction from 1997.

Trucking executives from across the nation will gather in Orlando, Fla., this week for American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference and Exhibition.

In congressional lawmakers’ rush to get out of Washington, D.C., legislation creating a motor carrier administration is being left at the wayside. However, final action is promised in 2000.

United Parcel Service, the nation’s largest trucking operation, moved a step closer last week to what could be the biggest initial public stock offering ever.

William Pettit is doing something odd to increase air cargo business at Jacksonville International Airport: building more roads for trucks.

Midway through a 28-month restructuring, American Trucking Associations is taking on a new look as it streamlines its staff and refocuses on its core missions of advocacy, information services and networking.

Association restructuring is nothing new for David B. Barefoot, chief financial officer of American Trucking Associations.

John E. Wren is not going to quietly go back to running his Roseville, Minn., trucking company when his term as chairman of American Trucking Associations expires Nov. 2.