Business
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Georgia Opens State CDL Facility in Central Region
Only a month after the Georgia Department of Driver Services opened its only CDL testing site in the central part of the state, the center has already helped 19 drivers get on the road.
Q1 Auto Sales Grow 5.1% Despite High Interest Rates
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 5.1% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed.
Limited-Access Channel Could Open in Baltimore by April 30
BALTIMORE — Engineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month.
Employers Added a Robust 303,000 Jobs in March
WASHINGTON — America’s employers in March added a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls, bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession.
Trucker Path Launches Brokerage Service for Smaller Brokers
Transportation technology provider Trucker Path is launching a new brokerage service offering designed for small to midsize freight brokers, the company announced April 3.
Nevada Event Kicks Off NTDC Champ Wilson’s Goal to Repeat
Gragg Wilson, the reigning “Super Bowl of Safety” grand champion, called Nevada’s upcoming precision driving tournament an ideal venue for kicking off this year’s road to his title defense.
Penske Sues Sacramento Over Environmental Plan
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has sued the city of Sacramento, Calif., alleging the city's environmental plan will harm the company's large North Sacramento facility.
Americold, Arkansas Officials Kick Off $90M Expansion
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders helped open a $90 million cold storage and distribution facility expansion by Americold to strengthen the state’s food supply chain.
Stellantis CEO Says EV Battery Weight Must Be Halved
The weight of electric vehicles batteries should be halved over the next decade in order to make the cars more efficient and environmentally friendly, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said.
South Korean Chipmaker Plans $3.87 Billion Indiana Plant
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A major South Korean computer chipmaker said April 3 it plans to spend more than $3.87 billion in Indiana to build a semiconductor packaging plant and research center.
April 4, 2024