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Business, Equipment, Safety

Ina Daly Honored at NTDC for Career Accomplishments

XPO's Ina Daly's trip to NTDC in Columbus, Ohio, included winning the Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award forbest exemplifying the characteristics of a truck driver.

August 22, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Bridgestone Celebrates Tennessee Plant Expansion

Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the company announced Aug. 16.

August 21, 2023
Business, Equipment

Peterbilt Adds Hendricksons Primaax EX Suspension as Option

Truck manufacturer Peterbilt has started offering Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems Primaax EX severe-duty vocational air suspension system as an option, Woodridge, Ill.-based Hendrickson said.

August 21, 2023
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

Nevadas Gragg Wilson of UPS Named 2023 NTDC Grand Champion

COLUMBUS, Ohio 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 Former grand champions Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and Jeffrey Langenhahn of XPOare 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 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, The Mayor, to Retire From NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio For his final appearance as a competitor at the Super Bowl of Safety, Anthony Tony Speros 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 Two-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 18, 2023