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Nerves, excitement, professionalism were evident among the more than 400 elite truck drivers — including three first-timers — on Day 1 of NTDC 2024 in Indianapolis. 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Red Sea, officials said Aug. 22.

Chris Moore, the Georgia grand champion in the sleeper berth class, aims to lead Walmart to the team title at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis. 

Minnesota’s motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.

UPS driver Connor Christensen from Illinois learned step van skills by observing father Ceth in four contests at NTDC. It will be Connor’s turn to take the spotlight this week in Indianapolis.

Wisconsin last year logged 7,701 crashes involving impaired drivers, resulting in 229 of the state’s 512 traffic fatalities. Wisconsin State Patrol wants to stamp these down.

Photos from the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21-24.

FedEx Freight 4-axle driver Hobie Eirich in May added a state grand champion title for Tennessee to the one he claimed in California six years ago. 

FedEx Freight flatbed driver Matthew Boenisch from Wisconsin has made a quick rise to the NTDC arena. He'll be in Indianapolis for his second go-around on the national stage. 

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.