ARLINGTON, Va. — Husband-and-wife driving team Ron and Lea Eppich of Calhoun, Ga., came to Arlington National Cemetery with a truckload of wreaths on Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16.
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Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Sentenced to Four Years
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric truck maker’s progress.
Biden’s Crackdown on Illegal Mergers Cemented With New Rules
Antitrust agencies have finalized an overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions.
Southwest Reaches $140 Million Settlement for 2022 Meltdown
Southwest Airlines has come to a $140 million agreement to settle an investigation into a December 2022 incident when the airline canceled thousands of flights over the holidays.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 18, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 18, 2023 print edition.
Wreaths Across America Salutes Critical Work of Truckers
ARLINGTON, Va. — Wreaths Across America showcased the critical work truck drivers do in support of its mission to honor fallen soldiers during its appreciation dinner Dec. 15.
CRH Offers to Buy Australian Adbri in $1.4 Billion Deal
Global building materials firm CRH Plc has offered to purchase Australian concrete maker Adbri Ltd. in a joint takeover proposal with Barro Group, valuing the target business $1.4 billion.
Treasury Issues Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Rules
The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Dec. 15 around tax credits for aviation fuel that reduces emissions of greenhouse gases compared with fuel made from crude oil.
Congressional Politics Impede 2023 Legislative Agenda
WASHINGTON — In 2023, several high-profile federal policy proposals relevant to trucking were unable to cross the legislative finish line. The culprit: congressional politics.
Hiring Our Heroes Award Goes to Army Vet Brandon Meredith
Army vet Brandon Meredith, a tank truck driver with Slay Transportation, was awarded a silver Kenworth T680 Signature Edition truck as the 2023 winner of the Hiring Our Heroes initiative.