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UPS Finance Chief to Leave Parcel Giant to Focus on Health
UPS Inc.鈥檚 top financial executive, Brian Newman, plans to leave the company June 1 in order to focus on his personal health, the shipping giant said May 6.
May 6, 2024Daimler Truck Q1 Profit Rises Even as Sales Fall
Daimler Truck profits rose year-over-year in Q1 2024, with executives and analysts more optimistic about the company鈥檚 North American business than its European operations.
May 6, 202491视频ndy鈥檚 NTSB Reappointment Before Senate
The nomination of Jennifer 91视频ndy to continue leading the National Transportation Safety Board awaits a vote in the Senate.
May 6, 2024UAW Members Ratify Four-Year Freightliner Labor Deal
United Auto Workers members ratified a four-year labor deal with Daimler Truck North America covering 7,400 mostly Freightliner employees, the union said May 4.
May 6, 2024Crossword Puzzle Solution for May 6, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the May 6, 2024 print edition.
May 6, 2024End of Tolls Coming for Alabama鈥檚 Foley Beach Express Bridge
A toll-free ride across the Foley Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach, Ala., will be a reality for the first time in more than 20 years now that the state has reached a deal to purchase the span.
May 6, 2024Report: ATRI Study Examines Renewable Diesel Benefits
There are operational and #environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.聽聽
May 6, 2024CVSA Mulls Another Personal Conveyance Guidance Request
Twice in the past four years, CVSA has failed to persuade FMCSA to strengthen guidance for stopping a rise in truckers improperly using personal conveyance to stretch the hours they drive.
May 6, 2024Don鈥檛 Get Taken Out of Service!
Happy Cargo Securement Month! Review the regulations on securing cargo to avoid getting your trailer taken out of service.
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