Drivers gather for the Parade of Champions to start the final day of competition at NTDC in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two former grand champions competing in the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety” are among the competitors advancing to the tournament’s final round. Roland ...more
Brandon Hardy of XPO was all smiles when his vehicle class was introduced at the start of the final day of competition at NTDC in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. Forty-five finalists were announced. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two former grand champions competing in the 86th annual “Super Bowl of ...more
Cruise has agreed to no more than 50 driverless vehicles in operation during the day and 150 at night. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press) General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city. The state Department of Motor Vehicles ...more
Tank truck driver Gragg Wilson and wife Denise react after he is announced as the 2023 Bendix NTDC grand champion in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — The best-in-show at the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety” is UPS professional driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada. Operating the ...more
Tank truck driver Gragg Wilson and wife Denise react after he is announced as the 2023 Bendix NTDC grand champion in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — The best-in-show at the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety” is UPS professional driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada. Operating the ...more
Old Dominion was founded in 1934, making it nearly as established as Yellow, which had been in business 99 years. (Old Dominion Freight Line) Trucking company Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has offered $1.5 billion to acquire Yellow Corp.’s 169 terminals out of bankruptcy, more than a previous offer from Estes Express Lines. YELLOW DRIVERS:Trucking ...more
East Manufacturing's Horizon round-bottom trailer. (East Manufacturing) Mexican truck parts and trailer specialist Fultra bought trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing, the companies said. East declined to disclose the price. Randolph, Ohio-based East, which was founded in 1968, manufactures aluminum flatbed, drop-deck, dump, round-bottom and refuse trailers as well as steel dump trailers and aluminum truck bodies. ...more
"It's been rough," says Istre of qualifying for nationals but then learning he was out of a job at Yellow after nearly 30 years. (Dan Ronan/Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dan Istre, the seven-time Idaho state champion from Caldwell, Idaho, confidently climbed into the cab to compete in the twins division at the National Truck ...more
Olamide Olayiwola of FedEx Freight discusses the intricacies of the course after completing his 3-axle run. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sharp turns on a narrow stretch complemented by an alley dock maneuver stumped many elite competitors during the first driving day at the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety.” Drivers ...more
Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express steers his sleeper berth rig during the skills portion of NTDC in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 18. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them ...more
