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Business analysis company IHS Inc. said it will acquire automotive data firm R.L. Polk & Co. for $1.4 billion.

Suddath Global Logistics, based in Jacksonville, Fla., said it has acquired third-party logistics company PenserSC. Terms were not disclosed.

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. said one of its affiliates has purchased bulk liquid food assets from tank equipment provider Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport. Terms were not disclosed.

Alaskan carrier Carlile Transportation Systems said it has been acquired by transportation firm Saltchuk Resources, Seattle. Terms were not disclosed.

Teamsters President James Hoffa has sharply criticized YRC Worldwide Inc.’s proposal to acquire Arkansas Best Corp. and its ABF Freight System less-than-truckload unit.

Private equity firm Eberhart Capital said it acquired Omaha, Neb.-based trucking firm Poling Transportation. Terms were not disclosed.

Boyd Bros. Transportation said Tuesday it has acquired Mid Seven Transportation, Des Moines, Iowa. Terms were not disclosed.

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Platinum Equity said it has acquired Pennsylvania carrier Keen Transport Co. Terms were not disclosed.