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Continuing economic growth and mounting trucking costs, especially for driver pay, will set the stage for higher freight rates in 2000, Management Outlook Forum panelists agreed.

A case of disappearing ink is forcing New York state to recall International Fuel Tax Agreement stickers issued for 2000.

In the news this morning: Ryder System teams up with Job Corps on mechanic program; Samsung confirms talks with Renault truck unit; and Ore. gas tax has mixed effects for trucks.

When it comes to relying on high-tech devices such as on-board data recorders in an effort to improve safety, many truckers need convincing.

United Shipping & Technology, which acquired Corporate Express Delivery Systems in September, has raised $9 million through a private sale of stock and plans to invest it in e-commerce expansion.

Mexican truckers believe they need five more years to get ready to compete with other North American truckers in hauling international freight.

Freightliner Corp. has issued a recall notice on nearly 3,000 1998 and 1999 model trucks for correction of a flaw that could lead to a wheel separation.

The Federal Highway Administration is soliciting public comment on its plan to mandate use of dedicated short-range communications technology as a provisional standard for certain projects.

This afternoon's headlines: Werner Enterprises posts weaker fourth-quarter earnings; Swift Transportation posts record earnings; and American Freightways plans seven-state expansion.

In the news this morning: FedEx looks to expand into e-commerce; J.B. Hunt logistics unit creates bid system for truckers; and Volvo's order backlog rises while workers furloughed.