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Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the company announced Aug. 16.

Federal prosecutors announced five more indictments in connection with an investigation into staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area.

Estes Express Lines is in line to buy the terminals of bankrupt less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp. after submitting a $1.3 billion bid, a court heard Aug. 17.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Alabama to support the production of electric vehicle parts, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Aug. 15.

An affiliate of Ken Griffin’s Citadel has acquired roughly $485 million in Yellow Corp. debt previously owned by Apollo Global Management and other lenders to the bankrupt trucking firm.

Yellow Corp. continues to work with potential financiers, including Estes Express Lines, who are offering more affordable alternative bankruptcy financing for the LTL trucking company.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that $115 million has been directed for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program.

More than 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94% of drivers inspected during International Roadcheck in May did not have any out-of-service violations during the enforcement effort.

A panel in the House recently approved a bill that would block efforts meant to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines.

WASHINGTON — A coalition of freight stakeholders called for greater emphasis on the heavy-duty sector as federal lawmakers and regulators prioritize electric vehicles nationwide.