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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.

Overnite Transportation Co., Richmond, Va., said profits fell 17.6% in the third quarter of 1999, reflecting investment in expanding full-state coverage and reducing transit times.

In the news this morning: Ontario trucking chief addresses trade conference; Pacer reports third quarter results; and Intrenet names new president of subsidiary Advanced Distribution System.

This afternoon's headlines: Volvo takes over Sub-Saharan ops from Scandinavian Motor Corp.; Peterbilt names its dealer of the year; and Ore. gas tax increase goes to the voters.

Trucking executives and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee praised each other Saturday for defeating an Arkansas Highway Commission proposal to impose tolls on Interstates 30, 40 and 55.

At the request of trucking trade groups, the Office of Motor Carrier Safety is rethinking its policy of imposing federal hours-of-service rules on intrastate drivers after any interstate service.

Owner-operators working at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., are ready to strike again if their demands for union recognition and fair pay are not met, a union representative said.

How prepared is the United States is to handle an influx of Mexican trucks once the southern border opens? At a federal hearing last week, the answer was: not very.

In the news this morning: Feds break up cargo crime ring; Teamsters slap Overnite with unfair labor charges; and Overnite employees in Grand Rapids petition to decertify Teamsters.