INDIANAPOLIS — Jackie Reed, a FedEx Freight tank truck driver from Mississippi, outlasted the field to be named grand champion at the 87th National Truck Driving Championships on Aug. 24.
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45 Finalists Announced at NTDC
INDIANAPOLIS — The 45 finalists competing at the National Truck Driving Championships were announced Aug. 24. Drivers representing states and companies will vie for a national title.
NTDC Spotlight: A. Duie Pyle
A.Duie Pyler drivers competing in the National Truck Driving Championships say they have the full backing of the West Chester, Pa.-based fleet, which is celebrating 100 years in business.
FMCSA’s Sue Lawless Praises Drivers’ Safety Focus
INDIANAPOLIS — The nation’s top trucking regulator praised the skill and commitment to safety exhibited by competitors at the 87th annual National Truck Driving Championships.
Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac
Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac.
Rate Cuts Seem Inevitable After Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest rate cuts are coming in a much-anticipated speech Aug. 23 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Mike Gannon Appointed to Lead CRST
CRST has appointed Mike Gannon as its newest president and CEO, the company announced Aug. 23.
NTDC Spotlight: Robert Foskey
INDIANAPOLIS — Robert Foskey will become chairman for next year’s National Truck Driving Championships. He plans to continue promoting the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie.
Halliburton Warning Oil Clients After Cybersecurity Attack
Halliburton, the world’s biggest provider of fracking services, said it’s alerting customers and other stakeholders after an unauthorized third party gained access to some of its systems.
Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26
A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.