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Commerce Grant to Help Fund CDL Training at Georgia College

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $742,180 to help a Georgia technical college pay for a concrete practice driving area for commercial driver license candidates.

September 5, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Saudi Arabia, Russia Plan to Extend Oil Cut Through Year-End

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Sept. 5 to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of this year.

September 5, 2023
BusinessTechnology

UAW Shows Confrontational Style as Strike Deadline Looms

The demands that a more combative United Auto Workers union has pressed on General Motors, Stellantis and Ford are edging it closer to a strike when its contract ends Sept. 14.

September 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Chevron Buys Land for Possible New Facility Outside Houston

Chevron Corp. bought a plot of land the size of almost 60 football fields just outside of Houston in preparation for what could become a new research-and-development campus.

September 5, 2023
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 4, 2023

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 4, 2023 print edition.

September 4, 2023
Sponsored

Driving A Lucky Veteran’s Career Forward

As we celebrate the contributions of professional truck drivers this week, Kenworth and FASTPORT, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative, continue to narrow the search for an outstanding military veteran who has successfully transitioned from active duty to driving for a commercial fleet.  

September 4, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFor-Hire

Trimac Acquires Two More Carriers, Continues to Shop

Trimac Transportation Ltd. has purchased two North American bulk haulage carriers in the past few weeks, and has plans to accelerate its ongoing buying spree.

September 1, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Recruiting Top Drivers: 3 Tips From NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson

It’s no secret that driver churn is one of the biggest challenges facing the trucking industry. With demand remaining high, qualified drivers always have the opportunity to seek greener pastures — some fleets report annual turnover rates as high as 90%. More than just a scheduling headache, the constant fluctuation can be costly.

September 1, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Maximize Email Efficiency Through AI

Traditional freight brokerage operations have been historically inefficient. Manual processes and associated errors are now being overhauled by AI-driven technology that streamline the manual and time-consuming workflows, all while providing next-gen insights that foster data-driven decisions. Download the whitepaper to explore how we’re empowering brokers to maximize efficiency through automation.

September 1, 2023
Business

Access the same insights and support as mega fleets

Join the Mobil Delvac™ Fleet Uptime Program and your small- to mid-sized fleet will gain valuable insights to help you keep your trucks on the road. Learn more about the program and join today.

September 1, 2023