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Stellantis Sales Drop 1% in 2023; Plug-In Hybrids Up
Stellantis NV reported a 1% U.S. sales decline in 2023, the company said Jan. 3. The automaker sold 1.527 million new vehicles last year, down from about 1.547 million sold in 2023.
Penske Logistics Names Jeff Jackson President
Penske Logistics has named Jeff Jackson president, succeeding Marc Althen, who is retiring. A longtime Penske leader, Jackson has more than 28 years' experience in transportation.
January 5, 2024Groendyke Transport Names Joe Morrissey President
Groendyke Transport, which has operated for more than 90 years, announced Jan. 4 that Joe Morrissey has been named president.
California Pollution Rule Aimed at Logistics Upheld by Judge
A judge has denied a challenge to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's landmark rule intended to clear Southern California skies of exhaust tied to the logistics industry.
Rivian Chooses Construction Firm for Georgia EV Factory
Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Dec. 19 it has chosen the construction firm to build its planned $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.
AT&T to Buy Rivian EVs as Part of Electrification Program
On Dec. 14, Rivian announced that telecommunications giant AT&T will purchase Rivian electric vans as well as vehicles in its R1 platform of trucks and SUVs.
Cargo Workers Strike at Denver International Airport
Nearly 100 Swissport cargo workers at the Denver International Airport are on strike Dec. 11, protesting unsafe work conditions they say the company has been ignoring for more than a year.
Michigan Government Vehicle Fleet Going All-Electric by 2040
Every vehicle in Michigan state government’s fleet must be zero-emissions by 2040 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order establishing the goal.
NTSB Calls for California Shipping Fix After 2021 Oil Spill
The National Transportation Safety Board wants changes in how containerships are anchored off Southern California to help prevent oil pipeline ruptures like the 2021 spill off Huntington Beach.
Illinois 3 Connector Plan Gets Mixed Reception for Freight
Plans for a new highway connector from Illinois 3 in Fairmont City to Illinois 203 in Madison, Ill., are designed to improve traffic flow and help with logistics and industrial development.