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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

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2023 NTDC Awards Gallery

Images from the awards ceremony for the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships & National Step Van Driving Championships from Columbus, Ohio.聽

August 19, 2023
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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
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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
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Trucking Community Rallies Around Ex-Yellow Drivers at NTDC

Ex-Yellow drivers who qualified for NTDC have been on an emotional roller coaster since learning their jobs were eliminated, but the trucking community has raised funds and their spirits.聽

August 18, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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.聽

August 18, 2023
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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
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Hawaii 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, 2023