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BusinessEquipmentSafety

NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. These were commonly heard descriptions from drivers about the written exam at this year’s “Super Bowl of Safety.â€

August 17, 2023
BusinessPrivate

Tyson Foods Reportedly Explores Sale of China Business

Tyson Foods Inc., the biggest U.S. meat company, is exploring options including a potential sale of its China business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

August 17, 2023
BusinessPrivate

Walmart Reports Strong Q2 on Low-Price Model

NEW YORK — Walmart reported strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget-conscious consumers in a tough economic environment.

August 17, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Kicks Off Annual Safety Showcase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships — featuring 421 elite drivers — kicked off with messages from industry and government officials.

August 16, 2023
BusinessFuel

Proterra’s Bankruptcy Illustrates Challenges for EV Startups

Electric bus maker Proterra Inc. is one of the highest-profile EV company casualties in recent years, but analysts say to expect more. 

August 16, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Driverless EV Shuttle Set to Debut in Downtown Orlando

Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle operated by Beep Inc. will whisk passengers around a 1-mile loop in downtown Orlando for no charge, officials said Aug. 16.

August 16, 2023
BusinessPrivate

Aldi to Buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys Stores in Southern US

Discount grocer Aldi said Aug. 16 it plans to buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the southern U.S.

August 16, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

New Fee Structure Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolling Plan

Truckers traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will notice big changes, from modernized tolling infrastructure without toll plazas or booths and new fee structures starting in 2025.

August 16, 2023
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Amazon Imposing Fee on Sellers Who Do Their Own Shipping

Amazon.com Inc. is imposing a new fee on merchants who don’t use the company’s logistics services, a change many of these sellers consider coercive and surprising.

August 16, 2023
BusinessSafety

Hermida Anticipates Training, Focus Will Blossom at NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A surprising new sentiment stirs for FedEx Freight’s Luis Hermida: anticipation. This year’s NTDC  is finally here, and Hermida, competing in the twins class, is determined to display his talents.

August 16, 2023