Although they differ in style and personality, FedEx Express’ Roland Bolduc and XPO’s Ina Daly have plenty in common. Both are widely recognized as top competitors for this year’s NTDC crown.
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AI Helps Fleets Navigate Risk Management
Insurance companies and brokers are finding the benefits in artificial intelligence to better assist trucking companies with their risk management needs.
SAF-Holland Q2 Sales Soar on North American Demand
Sales at SAF-Holland jumped in the second quarter of 2023 on the back of North American trailer and truck markets plus increasing demand for disc-braked axle systems for trailers.
Global Oil Demand Hits Record and Prices May Climb, IEA Says
Global oil demand has surged to a record amid robust consumption in China and elsewhere, threatening to push prices higher, the International Energy Agency said.
San Francisco Approves Waymo, Cruise Operation 24/7
SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on Aug. 10 approved an expansion that will allow robotaxi services Waymo and Cruise to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours.
July Class 8 Sales Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in July increased 2.5% from a year ago but were down from the prior month, Wards Intelligence reported.
New Hurricane Outlook Sees Above-Average Number of Storms
After predicting a “near-normal” hurricane season in May, experts now expect an above-average number of storms, as record-high ocean temperatures create favorable hurricane conditions.
Iowa Champ Mindy Rathjens Eager for Debut at NTDC
For Mindy Rathjens, everything clicked once she got behind the wheel at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships. The 3-axle winner and state grand champion now sets her sights on nationals.
USPS Pressured to Provide Water for All Mail Carriers
WASHINGTON — Texas lawmakers prodded the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 9 to provide bottled water to mail carriers in San Antonio, which workers say stopped last month despite extreme heat.
CVSA Inspectors Compiling Driver Personal Conveyance Data
A group of hand-picked certified inspectors nationwide are compiling inspection data on truck drivers who log conveyance time during the month of August.