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The Canadian Trucking Alliance is warning the United States to end unfair trade practices, such as restrictions on Canadian trucks, or the association will push Canada to strictly enforce its trade laws.

The Teamsters union has committed itself to organizing owner-operator truck drivers in the nation’s maritime ports, but the best way to accomplish this goal is not clear.

Pressure is building for increased trucking productivity, especially in the West, according to participants at the Western Highway Institute’s annual meeting.

Country music lovers will hear safe driving tips in between their favorite tunes during the holiday season from a member of America’s Road Team.

In the news this morning: Canadian carriers test equipment recovery system; Volvo, Mitsubishi form strategic alliance; and news briefs from National Carriers, Old Dominion and Roadrunner Freight.

President Clinton signed legislation Friday placing oversight of truck and bus safety in a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

This afternoon's headlines: Western Star plant draws another supplier; Illinois may remove some toll plazas; and The Truck Manufacturers Association holds election.

Mild fall weather, rising inventories and a dip in the price of crude oil contributed to a 1-cent drop in the price of diesel fuel this week, after six consecutive weeks of increases.

Department of Energy forecasts calling for essentially flat diesel fuel prices throughout 2000 are being questioned by oil market analysts.

Despite taking some heat for its position, ATA Chairman Lee P. Shaffer defended the association's support of a 65 mph commercial speed limit at a meeting of the Western Highway Institute.