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Ohio Career Center Expands Trucking Classes to Meet Growing Job Needs
Butler Tech’s popular commercial trucking program is expanding to Clermont County in Ohio as part of a recently announced expansion of its truck driver training program.
FedEx Begins Construction on Distribution Facility in Florida
Construction has begun on a 42,000-square-foot FedEx distribution center near the airport in Gainesville, Fla.
Amazon Plans Large Distribution Center Near Chicago
Amazon plans to open a three-building distribution center on the site of the former Maywood Park horse track near Chicago, as part of the e-commerce giant’s ongoing race to deliver packages to customers faster.
Ram Pickups Beat Chevy Silverado in 2019 for First Time
Ram pickups surpassed the Chevrolet Silverado in U.S. sales in 2019 for the first time.
January 6, 2020Energy Group Joins Shippers Alleging Price Fixing in Rail Transport
Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA is the latest big freight shipper to accuse the four biggest U.S. railroads of price fixing by adding fuel surcharges to cargo prices.
January 6, 2020Florida School District to Open CDL Driving Pad
The Marion County (Fla.) School District’s CDL program is about to hit a new gear now that a newly constructed truck driving pad is poised to open Jan. 10.
As Port Ships Become L.A.’s Biggest Polluters, California Could Force a Cleanup
Ships visiting Southern California’s bustling ports are poised to become the region’s largest source of smog-causing pollutants in coming years, one reason state regulators want to reduce emissions from thousands more of them.
Illinois’ Vehicle Manufacturing Future to be Shaped in Three Cities
From electric trucks and startups to international megamergers, the state of the fast-evolving auto industry in Illinois comes down to a tale of three cities: Normal, Belvidere and Chicago.
Next Four Months Could Make or Break Michigan Road Aid Deal
LANSING, Mich. — If Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to “fix the damn roads” during the 2020 election year, she’ll have to quickly find consensus with Republican lawmakers, say political operatives who’ve worked on transportation funding.
GM, Tesla Head for New Year Without Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
General Motors Co. and Tesla are about to become the first automakers that will have to sell EVs without the benefit of a $7,500 federal tax credit.