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Thousands of the nation's truckers will be dining with their families this Thanksgiving, thanks to creative scheduling and co-workers who would rather be on the road during the holiday.

In the news this morning: N.Y. officials break up CDL cheating scheme; Deadly crashes close Canada's QEW, Highway 401; and Teamsters seek more prosecutions in fund raising scandal.

Landstar System announced Tuesday that its Ligon subsidiary based in Madisonville, Ky., received a proposed unsatisfactory safety rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

This afternoon's headlines: Yellow Corp. names new president of Saia; Equipment leasing industry tops $200 billion in new business volume; and CNF Transportation says it's ready for Y2K.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration revealed its long-awaited and controversial ergonomics plan, which the agency expects to prevent 300,000 workplace injuries every year.

Legislation creating a Motor Carrier Safety Administration is on its way to the White House after Congress finished action on the proposal last week, and Transportation Secretary Slater says he backs the bill.

North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines completed a $450 million merger to create the world’s largest household goods mover.

This afternoon's headlines: Frozen Food Express acquires LTL carrier; Promotions at AEI, Consolidated Delivery & Logistics and Consolidated Freightways; and Con-Way modifies fuel surcharge.

A branch of the Environmental Protection Agency issued a draft report that says diesel emissions are “highly likely” to cause cancer and other health problems.

Faced with a stagnant membership that is unwilling to fight hard for legislative changes, the National Industrial Transportation League is increasing its emphasis on outreach to carriers.