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HTI Acquires U.S. Trailer Parts & Supply
Hinton Transportation Investments Inc. (HTI) acquired Chicago-based U.S. Trailer Parts & Supply Inc., a distributor of heavy-duty trailer parts, it said June 6.
June 7, 2023Michigan, Australia to Partner on Transportation Technology
Michigan and Australia have recommitted to collaborating on automotive and advanced transportation research.
June 7, 2023Ascend Makes Deal With Carmaker on Cathode Plant in Kentucky
Ascend Elements said it has reached a billion-dollar deal with an unnamed automaker to reprocess old batteries into cathode material, at a plant it is building in Hopkinsville, Ky.
June 7, 2023Mack Trucks Showcases Upgraded Experience Center
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has opened the doors to its renovated Mack Experience Center, complete with an updated test track, redesigned meeting space and a renovated vehicle showroom.
June 6, 2023Stellantis’ Goal: Become No. 1 in Light Commercial Vehicles
The maker of Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles has set its sights on becoming the world’s top light-commercial vehicle company, but it’s going to face some major obstacles, experts say.
June 6, 2023Saddle Creek to Expand 3PL Operations in Four States
Saddle Creek Logistics Services plans to expand its warehousing and fulfillment operations in four markets, the Lakeland, Fla.-based third-party logistics provider said.
June 6, 2023Nebraska Soybean Farmers Extol Biodiesel Benefits
A trucking campaign promoting biodiesel fuel to easily lower carbon emissions by the state soybean farmers has been such a success in raising awareness it may be repeated.
June 6, 2023White House Withdraws NHTSA Nominee Ann Carlson
Ann Carlson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was recently withdrawn from consideration, the White House announced.
June 6, 2023Stellantis Weighs Offer From Canada to Save Battery Plant
Stellantis NV and LG Energy Solution Ltd. are reviewing an offer from the Canadian and Ontario governments to salvage an electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, across from Detroit.
June 6, 2023New Website Maps Out 32,000 Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON — The White House on June 6 launched a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments.
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