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Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Five More Indicted in Staged New Orleans Crashes

Federal prosecutors announced five more indictments in connection with an investigation into staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area.

August 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Lowers 2023 Delivery Target

Nikola Corp. fell in early trading after the maker of electric big rigs warned it may not reach its full-year delivery target as it grapples with fallout from recent battery incidents.

August 21, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Nevada鈥檚 Gragg Wilson of UPS Named 2023 NTDC Grand Champion

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada takes top honors in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships on Aug. 19.

August 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Bolduc, Langenhahn Lead Field of NTDC Finalists

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 Former grand champions Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and Jeffrey Langenhahn of XPO聽are among the competitors advancing to the final round of the 86th annual "Super Bowl of Safety."

August 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Former NTDC Grand Champions Reflect on Driving Course

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Anthony Spero, 鈥楾he Mayor,鈥 to Retire From NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 For his final appearance as a competitor at the 鈥淪uper Bowl of Safety,鈥 Anthony 鈥淭ony鈥 Spero鈥檚 family was on hand to partake in his swan song.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Past Grand Champion Dick Gillespie Stays Close to NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥擳wo-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships.聽

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment

Mexico鈥檚 Fultra Buys Ohio-based Trailer Manufacturer East

Mexican truck parts and trailer specialist Fultra bought trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing, the companies said.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Intricate Driving Course Vexes NTDC Field

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 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 鈥淪uper Bowl of Safety.鈥

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment

Deere 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, 2023