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ATA Names Dan Hilton MSC Executive Director

Dan Hilton, an alumnus of Capitol Hill and trade associations with extensive experience in government and advocacy, is the new executive director of ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference.

August 19, 2024
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Kroger Plans Minimum 7-Tranche Bond Sale for Albertsons Deal

Kroger is poised to sell investment-grade bonds in at least seven parts to help fund its proposed acquisition of Albertsons as antitrust scrutiny continues to hang over the plan.

August 19, 2024
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Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 19, 2024

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 19, 2024 print edition.

August 19, 2024
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7-Eleven Owner Gets Takeover Bid From Canada’s Couche-Tard

The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains has received a buyout offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

August 19, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears

The busiest port complex in the U.S. is churning through import volumes near the highs set during the pandemic despite worries about a cooling economy.

August 19, 2024
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GM to Cut More Than 1,000 Software Engineers, Mostly in US

General Motors Co. is cutting more than 1,000 software engineers as the automaker moves to lean up its software and services organization, said a person familiar with the matter.

August 19, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

2024 NTDC Photo Gallery

Photos from the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21-24.

August 19, 2024
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Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters

Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.

August 19, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Hobie Eirich Takes Tennessee Gold

FedEx Freight 4-axle driver Hobie Eirich in May added a state grand champion title for Tennessee to the one he claimed in California six years ago. 

August 18, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Matthew Boenisch's Trucking Tournament Ascension

FedEx Freight flatbed driver Matthew Boenisch from Wisconsin has made a quick rise to the NTDC arena. He'll be in Indianapolis for his second go-around on the national stage. 

August 18, 2024