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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A surprising new sentiment stirs for FedEx Freight’s Luis Hermida: anticipation. This year’s NTDC  is finally here, and Hermida, competing in the twins class, is determined to display his talents.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Alabama to support the production of electric vehicle parts, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Aug. 15.

NEW YORK — Target’s second-quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise.

DETROIT — About 146,000 members of the United Auto Workers union will vote next week whether to authorize their leaders to call strikes against the Detroit automakers.

An affiliate of Ken Griffin’s Citadel has acquired roughly $485 million in Yellow Corp. debt previously owned by Apollo Global Management and other lenders to the bankrupt trucking firm.

Diesel prices climbed another 13.9 cents a gallon for the fourth straight week of a dime-or-more national average surge, according to data from the Energy Information Administration.

VinFast Auto Ltd. soared in its debut as a public company, vaulting its market capitalization beyond that of General Motors Co. as traders flipped shares of the electric vehicle maker.

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks grew 10.9% in July compared with the year-ago period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express will set his sights on his third NTDC title this week. He'll be packing inspiration — and some dogged determination — when he takes the course.

For FedEx Express’ David Fountain, the grand champion from South Carolina, connecting with fellow drivers is the true essence of American Trucking Associations' annual safety showcase.