COLUMBUS, Ohio —Two-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships.Â
August 18, 2023Trucking Business News
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Florida Slow to Respond to Truck Parking Need Along I-4
Truck parking is a well-documented nationwide problem, but along Central Florida's heavily congested Interstate 4, the issue is particularly acute, with little relief in sight.Â
August 18, 2023Mexico’s Fultra Buys Ohio-based Trailer Manufacturer East
Mexican truck parts and trailer specialist Fultra bought trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing, the companies said.
August 18, 2023Intricate Driving Course Vexes NTDC Field
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sharp turns on a narrow stretch complemented by an alley dock maneuver stumped many elite competitors during the first driving day at the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety.â€
August 18, 2023Deere Raises Profit Outlook With Farmer Demand Still Strong
Deere & Co. lifted its financial outlook for the year as machinery demand from farmers remained robust despite slumping crop prices.
August 18, 2023Georgia Tax Revenue Rises on Restarted Motor Fuel Taxes
Georgia’s reinstatement this year of motor fuel taxes helped the state collect 13.1% more revenue to reach nearly $2.5 billion in July compared with the previous year.
August 18, 2023Elmo Guillot Dies at 88
Elmo Guillot, former owner of New Orleans-based Southeastern Motor Freight Inc. and Triple G Express Inc., died on Aug. 12 surrounded by his family. He was 88.
August 17, 2023Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion
Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.
August 17, 20232014 NTDC Grand Champion Langenhahn Ready for Encore
Wisconsin grand champ Jeffrey Langenhahn, competing in the twins class, is one of two former NTDC grand champions taking the course this year in Columbus, Ohio.
August 17, 2023Estes Offers $1.3 Billion for Yellow Terminals
Estes Express Lines is in line to buy the terminals of bankrupt less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp. after submitting a $1.3 billion bid, a court heard Aug. 17.
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