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The trucking industry lost 6% of its pre-pandemic labor force of 1.52 million workers per information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Across the top publicly traded fleets, a few themes remain constant: Rates and volumes are high, labor is short, and tech platforms hold the promise of customer satisfaction.

Two historic Downtown buildings — one with plans for a concert venue and rooftop bar and the other the proposed Lofts at Cathedral apartments — now are designated local landmarks.  The Jacksonville City Council voted 19-0 on June 22 to grant both structures local historic designations. Lofts at Cathedral The Vestcor Companies subsidiary VC Cathedral LLC wanted the final portion of the former YWCA at 325 E. Duval St. to be designated a historic landmark. Vestcor wants to convert both portio...

Office space in Vancouver on the rebound Despite rise of remote work during pandemic, Vancouver market expected to see growth Published: June 13, 2021, 6:05am Share: 5 Photos Vladimir Rakach, senior construction manager for Hurley Development, works in his office at Hurley Tower in downtown Vancouver. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery The coronavirus pandemic triggered an immediate and seismic shift in the professional office landscape, sending entire offices home for 15 mont...

New Housewife Mia Thornton Joins Returning Ladies Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Dr.

Commentary from trucking executives at an investor conference suggests the capacity crunch may last well into next year.

Philadelphia man arrested for fatal broad daylight shooting of 25-year-old, police say Published  article NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man is facing murder charges after police said he shot and killed another man in broad daylight over a week ago. Detectives on Friday announced the arrest of 21-year-old Nasir Watson who they believe fatally shot 23-year-old Eric Fuller just before 3 p.m. on May 4.  Officers were called to the 2600 block of North 23rd Street where they found Fuller unr...

TuSimple and Navistar Receive 6,775 Reservations for Fully Autonomous International LT Series Trucks Penske, Schneider, and U.S. Xpress among the first wave of customers to reserve trucks as part of reservation program launched in September News provided by Share this article Share this article SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a self-driving technology company based in San Diego, California, announced today it has received 6,775 reservations for a new line of pur...

Roy Exum: Show Me Who You Are Friday, May 7, 2021 - by Roy Exum Roy Exum The Chamber of Commerce is now “woke” to the fact its idiotic “CEOs For Racial Equality” has done far more damage in our community and to our reputation than good. In the first week the pledge that flat-out demands … “WE WILL continue our work by engaging in CEOs for Racial Equity meetings to address the issues of racism, injustice and bias in our organizations and community.” … has had only 2.62 perc...

Mayor Kelly Backs Chambers Pledge For Racial Equity Thursday, May 6, 2021 - by Joseph Dycus - photo by Joseph Dycus - photo by Joseph Dycus Mayor Tim Kelly, the Chamber of Commerce, and a variety of local CEOs announced their new CEO Pledge for Racial Equity at a press conference on Thursday. The mayor and other business leaders present pledged they will make a commitment to increasing diversity both in the workplace and in the community as a whole. ...