UPS driver Connor Christensen from Illinois learned step van skills by observing father Ceth in four contests at NTDC. It will be Connor’s turn to take the spotlight this week in Indianapolis.
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Rivian Production Head Leaves for Stellantis in Latest Exit
A senior leader at Rivian Automotive’s sole factory plans to leave the company, the latest in a wave of executive departures in recent months at the electric vehicle maker.
Wisconsin Targets Impaired Driving With Labor Day Campaign
Wisconsin last year logged 7,701 crashes involving impaired drivers, resulting in 229 of the state’s 512 traffic fatalities. Wisconsin State Patrol wants to stamp these down.
Uber Hires Ex-Tesla Charger Executive to Oversee EV Shift
Uber Technologies hired former Tesla Inc. executive Rebecca Tinucci to oversee the ride-hailing platform’s shift to electric vehicles.
ATA Reports Another Truck Tonnage Decline for July
Trucking in July experienced another month of freight tonnage below the year-ago period, American Trucking Associations reported Aug. 20, but a slight gain was realized from June’s level.
Will Amazon’s AI Bet Pay Off?
More than any of the megacap technology stocks, Amazon.com Inc.’s big spending ways are coming at the expense of profits, and its shares are being punished as a result.
US Labor Cooldown May Have Started Earlier Than Thought
U.S. job growth in 2024 through March was likely less robust than initially estimated, which risks fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve is falling behind on interest rate cuts.
Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan
For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it’s lower than what other manufacturers face.
Average Diesel Price Slips 1.6¢ to $3.688 a Gallon
The national average diesel price decreased by 1.6 cents, settling at $3.688 per gallon as of Aug. 19, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.
Albertsons Sued for Allegedly Copying Startup’s Software
Albertsons Cos. was sued by an e-commerce software maker that claims the grocery chain conducted trials with its product for three years only to steal its trade secrets to build its own system.