Road transport

Unifor joins global call for safe roads

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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Today's call from Unifor echoes a larger international campaign of the International Transport Federation .

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  • Today's call from Unifor echoes a larger international campaign of the International Transport Federation .
  • Unifor members will be holding rallies on Sept. 22, 2023, at DHL locations in Brampton, Ottawa, Hamilton, Richmond, B.C., Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, and Quebec City.
  • Unifor has joined more than 50 trade unions representing road transport drivers around the world calling for Safe Rates systems to improve workers' rights and make roads safer.
  • Unifor has identified the following issues as obstacles to fair pay and safe work:
    DHL route shortening for owner-operators significantly reduces their pay.

Industrial Outdoor Storage Innovator Rig Hut Transforms Truck Parking with Tech-Powered Marketplace

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Rig Hut, an innovator in industrial outdoor storage technology, today announced the launch of an enhanced, technologically-enabled marketplace and management tool that pairs millions of truck drivers with thousands of outdoor storage landlords in real time.

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  • Rig Hut, an innovator in industrial outdoor storage technology, today announced the launch of an enhanced, technologically-enabled marketplace and management tool that pairs millions of truck drivers with thousands of outdoor storage landlords in real time.
  • Rig Hut is poised to modernize the $200 billion outdoor storage industry by helping landlords monetize underutilized property, connecting them with truck drivers in need of secure and available parking spaces throughout the country.
  • South Florida-based entrepreneurs Jake Guso and Jose Lorido founded Rig Hut to solve the critical needs facing the truck parking industry identified from firsthand experience managing outdoor storage facilities.
  • “Our goal is to transform the outdoor storage industry by introducing a much-needed modernized operating system for industrial parking operators and a safer experience for drivers,” said Mr. Lorido, co-founder of Rig Hut.

KIA ANNOUNCES 2024 NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.

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  • Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.
  • Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
  • * The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
  • Kia recommends that you refuel as soon as possible after the low fuel warning light illuminates or sooner.

The City of Lancaster and Element Resources Formalize Partnership with MOU

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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LANCASTER, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Lancaster today announced the formalization of its partnership with Element Resources through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU expands upon the City of Lancaster and Element Resources Lancaster Clean Energy Center, one of California's largest green hydrogen production facilities, announced in December 2022.

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  • LANCASTER, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Lancaster today announced the formalization of its partnership with Element Resources through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • The MOU expands upon the City of Lancaster and Element Resources Lancaster Clean Energy Center, one of California's largest green hydrogen production facilities, announced in December 2022.
  • "The City of Lancaster is thrilled to continue to expand our partnership with Element Resources through this MOU.
  • "Element Resources is excited to expand its hydrogen partnership with the City of Lancaster," said Element Resources' CEO Steve Meheen.

GOODYEAR HAS BEEN HONORING HEROIC TRUCK DRIVERS ON THE ROADS FOR 40 YEARS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and the 40th year of the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced the call for entries for the 2023 Highway Hero Award. Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe. 

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  • Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.
  • Nearly every aspect of our daily lives is made possible thanks to a commercial truck driver," said Dave Beasley, vice president, North America Commercial.
  • To commemorate this historic year, Goodyear will select two winners from a wider pool of commercial drivers than ever before.
  • The Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear helps recognize the growth and importance of the commercial trucking industry.

Sierra College Announces Passing of Board of Trustee Member Nancy Palmer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sierra College Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to announce the passing of valued colleague and Sierra College Trustee, Nancy Palmer.

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  • The Sierra College Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to announce the passing of valued colleague and Sierra College Trustee, Nancy Palmer.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sierra College Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to announce the passing of valued colleague and Sierra College Trustee, Nancy Palmer.
  • As a long-time Grass Valley resident and community leader, Trustee Palmer was inspired to run for the Sierra College Board of Trustees after the community groundbreaking of the college's Nevada County Campus.
  • "Nancy dedicated her life to Sierra College, and I can't imagine the college without her," said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President.

Orderly Network Revolutionizes DEX Development: Unveils Omnichain Perpetual Futures Orderbook for Developers

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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A New Era in DEX Development:

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  • A New Era in DEX Development:
    Orderly Network is excited to unveil its strategic omnichain expansion.
  • “Our goal is to empower developers to concentrate on innovation, not infrastructure," says Ran Yi, CEO of Orderly Network.
  • "With our Omnichain Perpetual Futures Orderbook, we're making DEX development accessible to everyone.
  • By simplifying the process of launching a DEX, Orderly Network is poised to drive significant industry transformation.

The FBCL Announces Toll Parity Exchange Rate Adjustments at Blue Water Bridge

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The FBCL last adjusted Canadian toll rates in April 2023.

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  • The FBCL last adjusted Canadian toll rates in April 2023.
  • The Blue Water Bridge toll rates undergo semi-annual assessments, with the next review of toll rates and their U.S. currency equivalents set for April 1, 2024.
  • This approach to toll rate adjustments is consistent with other international bridges, where tolls are regularly evaluated and modified based on economic conditions and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
  • The FBCL encourages travelers to opt for the ConneXion pre-paid toll program, which offers a swift, easy, and cost-effective solution.