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Driving Simulators Help Trucking Companies Recruit New Talent

For CDL trainers and some fleets, truck driving simulators are among the most innovative and realistic ways to teach new drivers.

September 11, 2024
BusinessLogistics

IANA Applauds Outgoing President Joni Casey

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Intermodal Association of North America kicked off its annual exhibition Sept. 10 by recognizing the accomplishments of outgoing President Joni Casey.

September 11, 2024
GovernmentSafety

NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Fall 3.2% in First Half of ’24

In the first half of 2024, an estimated 18,720 motorists died in crashes, compared to 19,330 estimated fatalities during the first six months of 2023, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

September 11, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Nippon Steel Sends VP to Washington to Rescue US Steel Bid

Nippon Steel has sent a senior executive to Washington to boost its case for the $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel, according to people familiar with the matter.

September 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

USPS to End Discounts for Consolidators Including UPS, DHL

The U.S. Postal Service said Sept. 11 that it is ending discounts that shipping consolidators such as UPS and DHL use to get packages to the nation’s doorsteps.

September 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Stellantis to Invest $406 Million at Three Factories

DETROIT — Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis will spend $406 million retooling three Michigan factories so they can build electric vehicles or battery parts.

September 11, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

ATRI Finds Truck Drivers Detained on 39% of Deliveries

Driver detention is regularly voted as a top industry issue, ranking fifth highest for drivers in 2023, according to ATRI.

September 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

BMW Recalls 1.5 Million Cars Over Braking System

NEW YORK — BMW is lowering sales and earnings targets for the 2024 fiscal year, in a move the German carmaker said was partially triggered by hefty expenses of addressing a braking system recall.

September 11, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck North America Announces Key Leadership Changes

Daimler Truck North America is making two key leadership changes this month.

September 11, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Reaches a Three-Year Low

WASHINGTON — The post-pandemic spike in inflation eased last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

September 11, 2024