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LTU hosts connected car demonstration, MDOT transportation career day

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University Tuesday hosted about 80 high school students, college interns, and young people interested in transportation careers Tuesday, July 17, in a career exploration event arranged by the …

Auto Dealers / Earnings / Transportation

Penske profit falls on higher interest costs

BLOOMFIELD HILLS–Penske Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: PAG), an international transportation services company, announced first quarter net income of $215.2 million or $3.21 a share, down from $298.3 million or $4.31 a share …

Auto Industry / Transportation

Auto Hauler Exchange launches new online marketplace

ROCHESTER, Mich.–Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that transforms the way shippers and carriers connect with one another. The first digital marketplace of …

Civil Engineering / Lawrence Technological University / Transportation

LTU alumnus, board member Steudle named to Michigan Transportation Hall of Honor

SOUTHFIELD—Kirk Steudle—former Michigan Department of Transportation director, Lawrence Technological University alumnus, and current member of the LTU Board of Trustees—was inducted this week into the Michigan Transportation Hall of Honor. …

Acquisitions / Transportation

Clarience acquires connectivity provider Fleetilla

SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Clarience Technologies, parent company to Truck-Lite, DAVCO filtration systems and Road Ready advanced telematics, announced the acquisition of Fleetilla, an Ann Arbor-based telematics provider that serves commercial trucking …

Acquisitions / Transportation

DexCo acquires The Expediter LLC

NOVI—DexKo Global Inc., the Novi manufacturer of engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies, and related components, announced that its subsidiary, Dexter Axle Co., has acquired The Expediter LLC of West …

Acquisitions / Transportation

Penske buys Kansas City truck dealership

BLOOMFIELD HILLS—Penske Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: PAG), the transportation services company, and Premier Truck Group, its commercial vehicle subsidiary, have completed the acquisition of Kansas City Freightliner, a retailer of …

Manufacturing / Transportation

Shyft gets work on new Isuzu medium-duty trucks

CHARLOTTE—The Builtmore Contract Manufacturing unit of Novi-based Shyft Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF) has been selected to produce additional options in the F- and N-series lineups for Isuzu Commercial Truck, including …

Transportation

Novi startup Uncurb provides assisted transportation

NOVI—Uncurb, an online marketplace that helps customers find high-assistance transportation such as wheelchair and medical transportation, announced its official company launch. Currently serving Southeast Michigan, Uncurb provides customers with choice …

Autonomous Vehicles / Transportation

Plymouth firm claims 10% fuel economy boost for trucks with adaptive cruise control

PLYMOUTH—Officials at Traxen, a trucking industry technology developer, announced the launch of a new intelligent adaptive cruise control system called iQ-Cruise for traditional and electric commercial vehicles. The system will …

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