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This afternoon's headlines: Ill. officials conduct weight crackdown on trucks; Volvo, Scania face EU probe; and Renault says no offer from DaimlerChrysler on Nissan Diesel.

TransFinancial Holdings, the parent of regional LTL carrier Crouse Cartage Co., will become a privately owned company under terms of a buyout by three of the company’s directors.

Wintesses told the NTSB Thursday that lower Mexican truck safety standards could pose a safety risk if Mexican trucks are allowed on all U.S. highways in January.

About 50 independent truckers picketed at the Port of Seattle Thursday - the latest action in an ongoing dispute about wages and union recognition.

In the news this morning: DOT plans November hearings on roadability; Ariz. discussing Canada-Mexico trade corridor; and Union Pacific announces third quarter results.

United Parcel Service could raise as much as $4.6 billion in its initial public offering set for next month, according to a document the company filed Wednesday with federal regulators.

Federal Express Corp. announced a shakeup of its senior management team, nine days after the company's chief executive officer announced plans to retire.

This afternoon's headlines: New interest in Nissan Diesel; GM dumps unionized car-haulers; and India's two million truckers launch indefinite strike over fuel prices.

American Trucking Associations will conduct a meeting next week with military transportation officials to discuss changes in motor carrier freight rules and installation operating hours.

When Procter & Gamble Co. and Wal-Mart Stores decided to work together to reduce distribution costs, many truckers naturally wondered what would be in store for them.