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Herc Rentals Outbids United in $3.9B Merger with H&E
Herc Rentals is set to merge with fellow construction equipment supplier H&E Equipment Services after outbidding the largest player in the field, United Rentals, the company said Feb. 18.
February 18, 2025Toyota Aids LG Battery Plant With $1.5 Billion Order
Toyota has agreed to shift a $1.5 billion order with LG Energy Solution to bolster operations at a Michigan battery plant after General Motors backed out of the project.
February 18, 2025Brazil to Join OPEC+
Brazil’s government on Feb. 18 approved joining OPEC+, signaling the country’s evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations’ annual climate summit.
February 18, 2025ATA Truck Tonnage Remains Unchanged for January
The freight market didn’t change much starting the new year with tonnage remaining sequentially the same for January, American Trucking Associations reported.
February 18, 2025Continental to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Slash Costs at Auto Unit
Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs at its automotive unit as the German parts maker prepares to spin off the struggling business.
February 18, 2025Honda Open to More Nissan Talks
Shares of Mitsubishi surged as much as 8.6% after a report that Honda would be willing to restart talks on a potential tie-up with ailing peer Nissan if its CEO Makoto Uchida steps down.
February 18, 2025Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina
Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.
February 18, 2025United Rentals Drops $3.4 Billion Purchase of H&E Equipment
United Rentals abandoned its plan to acquire H&E Equipment Services, declining to increase its original offer of $3.4 billion for the rival construction equipment supplier.
February 18, 2025Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.
February 18, 2025Trucking Must Stay a Step Ahead in Battling Digital Theft
Several trucking companies have been hit by cybersecurity breaches in the past few years. Firms large and small are falling victim to the scams. Here's what can be done about it.Â
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