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North City trucking academy presents new career opportunities, second chances to community members
This article originally ran on KMOV.com on January 27, 2022. According to the American Trucking Associations, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers, adversely impacting the supply chain. Nearly…
Jefferson County Port Authority Appoints New Executive Director and Deputy Director
The Jefferson County Port Authority Board of Directors has named Jim McNichols as the new Executive Director and Cory Schuh as the new Deputy Director of the Port Authority. McNichols…
Infrastructure bill will fund $2.2 billion in inland waterway projects
This article originally ran in the American Journal of Transportation on January 26, 2022. On January 19th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its “spend plans” outlining the specific inland waterways…
New food manufacturing plant in St. Louis County looking to fill 300 positions
This article originally ran in the St. Louis Business Journal on January 21, 2022 A new food manufacturing plant opened up 300 jobs opportunities for people in north St. Louis…
2021 Advancements in the St. Louis Region’s Freight Network
Progress on Key Infrastructure Projects, Expansion on the Ag Coast of America and Advancement of New Shipping Options Among the Contributors to Growing Recognition of Region’s Role in Alleviating Global…

North City trucking academy presents new career opportunities, second chances to community members