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Ohio Grand Champion Scott Woodrome Attributes Win to Faith, Family, Competitors
SANDUSKY, Ohio — It sure seems that Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight has figured out the key to winning. It starts with his faith in God, adds a full dose of love and support from his wife and the FedEx team, and tops it off with a diligent work ethic that gets him competition-ready.
2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the 2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships May 18 in Harrington, Del. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
May 20, 2019TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Haul Mail for Postal Service in Two-Week Pilot
Self-driving trucks operated by startup TuSimple will haul mail and packages across the Southwest in a two-week pilot program with the U.S. Postal Service.
2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships
Drivers conduct pre-trip inspections and compete on the course during the 2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships.
May 18, 2019Walmart’s Robert Benton Crowned Grand Champion in Delaware
HARRINGTON, Del. — Robert Benton, a Walmart Transportation driver based in Delaware, will be heading to the National Truck Driving Championships for the third year in a row.
2019 Ohio Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Ohio Truck Driving Championships in Sandusky, Ohio, May 17-18, 2019. (Marissa Gamache/Transport Topics)
May 17, 2019RyderGyde App Accessible in Canada
Ryder System Inc. announced its RyderGyde app is now available to its customers in Canada.
May 17, 2019Amazon Proposes Airfreight Hub in Florida
LAKELAND, Fla. — Amazon is looking to make a more than $100 million investment in Lakeland.
May 17, 2019Cummins Increases Presence in Indiana
Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. announced that its headquarters of Columbus, Ind., will be the primary North American manufacturing center and corporate hub for its electrified power business with a significant presence at the Columbus engine plant.
May 17, 2019Accuride Names Robin Kendrick CEO; He Will Begin Tenure June 1
Accuride Corp., a supplier of wheels and wheel-end systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, appointed Robin Kendrick to the post of CEO, effective June 1.
May 17, 2019