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GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Port Isabel Secures $1.6M Grant for Major Expansion Projects

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently announced the award as part of $6.9 million in economic development grants to Texas for workforce training and port improvements.

August 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Two-Year-Old CHIPS Act Spurs Regional Growth, Lawmakers Say

In the two years since President Biden signed the measure into law, the Commerce Department indicated it has announced more than $30 billion in private sector investments across 15 states.

August 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyTCA

Post-9/11 Studies Considered ‘Pier Protection’ at Key Bridge

BALTIMORE — Engineering studies commissioned by the state of Maryland in the early 2000s considered the possibility of a “ship impact†at the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

August 12, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone Reports Earnings Loss on Revenue Gain

Bridgestone Corp. experienced an increase in revenue but a decline in earnings during the second quarter of 2024, the company reported Aug. 9.

August 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Refiners in US Slow Down, Stoking Global Glut Worries

Some of the top U.S. oil refiners are throttling back operations at their facilities this quarter, adding to concerns that a global glut of crude is forming.

August 12, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Gragg Wilson

This year's NTDC field won't include 2023 grand champion Gragg Wilson, but the UPS driver from Nevada still has advice for the current crop of competitors. 

August 12, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Navigating Rising Trucking Costs

As known too well, there has been nowhere for trucking companies to hide from the rising costs of everything from maintenance to insurance.

August 9, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Ina Daly

XPO driver Ina Daly's road to success has been paved with precision, passion and perseverance for more than three decades.

August 9, 2024
BusinessFuel

7-Eleven Targets 500 Locations for Diesel Network Expansion

7-Eleven announced a major expansion to its diesel refueling network Aug. 8, aiming to increase the number of locations available to professional drivers.

August 9, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Stellantis to Cut Up to 2,450 Jobs at Michigan Truck Plant

Stellantis NV, the owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, plans to eliminate as many as 2,450 hourly positions at a pickup truck factory located near Detroit.

August 9, 2024