Business
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2019 Hawaii Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Hawaii Truck Driving Championships held June 14-15, 2019, in Aiea. (Hawaii Trucking Association)
June 18, 2019Scott Delaney Snags Hat Trick of First-Place Finishes in Iowa, Is Named Grand Champion in the Process
Not only did Scott Delaney win his third straight division title at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships June 13-14 in Altoona, he also claimed his first Grand Champion trophy in six tries.
America’s Middle Class Shows Signs of Life
One of the biggest concerns in recent decades has been the “hollowing out” of middle-wage, middle-skill jobs. Employment at the low and high ends of the income scale has risen faster, and many jobs that have traditionally supported the middle class have suffered by comparison, with ramifications that are social and political as well as economic.
Research Advocacy Group Identifies Nine ‘Highway Boondoggles’
A $2.2 billion proposal to enhance freight connectivity along Interstate 81 in Virginia was among the nine projects deemed wasteful for taxpayers in a recent report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, whose authors encourage enhancing transit options.
Volvo Group, Nvidia to Co-Develop Autonomous Vehicles
The Volvo Group announced it has expanded its relationship with Nvidia Corp. and the two companies will co-develop the decision-making system for Volvo’s autonomous commercial vehicles intended eventually for use on public roads and transportation facilities, among other applications.
2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships
A video from the 2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships in York on June 7-8.
Chipman Relocation Expands in California With Purchase of Olsen & Fielding
Chipman Relocation & Logistics has acquired Olsen & Fielding Moving Services, a company based in Sacramento, Calif., that provides commercial and residential moving services under the Mayflower Transit banner and is a provider of moving services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Washington’s Best of the Best to Battle for Top Trucking Prizes
Expect stiff competition at the Washington Truck Driving Championships, which will be held June 22 at the Reddaway Terminal in Tacoma.
2019 Florida Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Florida Truck Driving Championships June 6-8 in Daytona.
June 18, 2019Navistar to Invest $125 Million to Expand Engine Plant
Navistar Inc. announced it will invest $125 million in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in Huntsville, Ala., over the next three years as it prepares to produce next-generation big-bore powertrains developed with its global alliance partner, Traton.
June 18, 2019