Alliant to Acquire Hybrid Transit Systems, Expand Freight Transport Service
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Alliant Energy’s transportation subsidiary has announced plans to buy Cedar Rapids-based Hybrid Transit Systems.
Alliant Energy Transportation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant, announced Oct. 22 in news release the company had entered into a purchase agreement with Hybrid Transit. No Alliant Energy utility customer dollars are being used in the purchase, the release notes.
“We are proud to add Hybrid’s expanded services and experienced professionals to our team. By combining our considerable resources, we can create a more competitive organization with custom supply chain solutions for our shippers,” Alliant Energy Transportation President Kevin Burke said.
The acquisition will add a layer of freight transport to Alliant Energy Transportation, which operates the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway — often referred to as CRANDIC — and IEI Barge Services in East Dubuque, Ill.
Hybrid Transit was founded in 2005 and provides a variety of freight movement services, including over-the-road trucking, rail, air and ocean freight.
“With our combined portfolio of products and services, we’re fueled for growth with the financial strength to better provide long-lasting, seamless solutions. We look forward to this partnership,” Hybrid CEO John Miller said.
