Roland Bolduc Captures NTDC Crown for a Second Time
INDIANAPOLIS — The thrill of victory ... and ... that's it. Just the thrill of victory. There is no agony of defeat at the National Truck Driving Championships, as Roland Bolduc — who won his second Grand Champion crown — noted there are no losers. "The drivers are not against each other," the FedEx Express driver representing Connecticut said. "We're against the course."
August 19, 20222022 NTDC Awards Gallery
A look at the finalists and champions of each award category for the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships from Indianapolis. More photos from the competition here and the state championships here.
August 19, 2022Can Grocery Stores Save the American Mall?
Between movie theaters, fitness centers and full-on amusement parks, American shopping malls have scrambled for years to attract new visitors to counter plummeting foot traffic. Even before the coronavirus struck, the concept of the mall — once so central to suburban life — was increasingly viewed as an anachronism.
August 19, 2022July Trailer Orders Blow Past 2021’s Low; 2023 Orders Awaken
U.S. trailer orders in July roared ahead compared with a year earlier but slumped compared with earlier months this year, ACT Research reported, citing trailer makers’ final data.
August 19, 2022Walmart, DoorDash to End Delivery Partnership
Walmart Inc. and DoorDash Inc. are ending their four-year delivery partnership.
August 19, 2022Port of L.A. Breaks Another Monthly Cargo Record
The Port of Los Angeles had its best-ever July, officials announced Aug. 17, outpacing the same month last year, which was the previous record, by 5%.
August 19, 2022Rivian Cancels Least Expensive Version of Electric Pickup Truck
Rivian Automotive Inc. eliminated the least expensive trim of its R1T electric pickup truck, the company confirmed via email, effectively raising the price of its entry-level model.
August 19, 2022Rail Union Says Plan for Contract Deal Doesn’t Address Concerns
OMAHA, Neb. — The head of the nation’s largest railroad union says the report designed to help resolve stalled contract talks with freight railroads doesn’t do enough to address concerns about working conditions, even though it suggests 24% raises.
August 19, 2022Families Couldn’t Be More Proud of NTDC Competitors
Professional drivers will tell you they don't make it to the National Truck Driving Championships on their own. They are bolstered by the support of friends, colleagues and families, many of whom have traveled to the Indiana Convention Center to personally cheer on their favorite driver.
August 18, 2022Tesla Autopilot Probe Casts Eye on Role of In-Car Camera
U.S. auto safety regulators are scrutinizing Tesla Inc.’s in-car camera systems as part of a recently expanded investigation into whether the company’s automated driving technology is defective.
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