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This afternoon's headlines: Schwan song leaves workers out in the cold; DAT announces new anti-theft system; and Herenton rallies with Teamsters' Hoffa as union threatens strike.

The industry’s biggest intermodal customer is not the only one complaining about the inability of Norfolk Southern and CSX to resolve continuing service glitches since their takeover of Conrail.

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold public hearings beginning today to analyze the March crash involving an Amtrak passenger train and a tractor-trailer in Bourbonnais, Ill.

A team of employees from Roadway Express received the Environmental Excellence in Trucking award for reducing hazardous waste.

Safety and liability experts say the costs of truck accidents can rack up if trucking executives don't understand the ramifications of liability, no matter who is at fault.

This afternoon's headlines: I-78 in Pa. plagued by fatal truck crashes; Akron City Council wrestles witrh semi parking in neighborhoods; and Calif. authorizes $25 million to cut diesel pollution.

In the news this morning: Federal regulations could drive up fuel prices; UPS in pact with Office Depot; and Bankruptcy court denies big bonuses for NationsWay executives.

Trism Inc. of Kennesaw, Ga., announced an agreement with bondholders to exchange $86.2 million in debt for a combination of new debt and stock.

This afternoon's headlines: Driver license manager admits fix; Trucking company pays for wrongful death; and PNV.net adds U.S. Xpress fleet to its 'In-Cab' communications network.

The national average price of diesel fuel rose 0.4 cent to $1.198 a gallon on Sept. 6, but analysts saw scant hope for price moderation in the face of a 23-month high in crude oil prices.