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Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced its new Bandag BRSS all-position retread designed for fleets that work in on- and off-road environments.

Cynthia Warner has been named president and CEO of Renewable Energy Group Inc., a producer of biomass-based diesel and renewable chemicals, effective Jan. 14 when she will also join its board.

TravelCenters of America announced the completion of its previously announced sale of 225 standalone convenience stores, one standalone restaurant, five parcels of land and certain related assets for $330.8 million.

Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 10, 2018 print edition.

Meritor Inc. announced products that have been selected as standard position as well as preferred options on all Wabash National Corp. dry and refrigerated van trailer products. Meritor has been a supplier to Wabash for 30 years.

Geek+, an artificial intelligence and robotics company, has closed a $150 million Series B financing round, according to a Nov. 21 press release. Global private equity firm Warburg Pincus led the round.

Construction Supply Group, a distributor of specialty construction materials, accessories and tools, has acquired All-Tex Supply, Masonpro Inc. and Titan Construction Supply. The additions will help to expand the company’s presence in the Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan and Nevada markets.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the roll out of its new flooring technology.

The trucking industry has been through quite a period of transformation during the past 12 months. Perhaps it’s time to take a breather — and take stock of where we are. As 2018 draws to a close, things aren’t as hectic as they were one year ago, but change still persists.

Freight forwarder BDP International has selected Greenbriar Equity Group, a New York-based investment firm, as its first strategic equity partner, according to a statement issued by the company Dec. 6.