Mergers & Acquisitions: Page 3
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Veneer Chip Transport acquires bulk, livestock hauler
The acquisition of Signature Transport's assets and property in Kelso, Washington, is expected to boost Veneer's service.
By Colin Campbell • July 2, 2024 -
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Wellington Group acquires Contract Express
The deal expands the Canada-based logistics company’s brokerage, truckload and LTL services.
By Larry Avila • June 28, 2024 -
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The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division
Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.
By Colin Campbell • June 27, 2024 -
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Saia reopens Yellow terminals in Texas, California, Minnesota
The site in Laredo, Texas, one of the carrier's most expensive acquisitions, will support its partnership with Fletes México.
By Colin Campbell • June 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of XPO
RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics
The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of 2024.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
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CH Robinson promotes COO to chief strategy, innovation officer
Arun Rajan, who also previously served as chief technology officer, took on the newly created role last week.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
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Forward Air announces layoffs following Omni acquisition
The company did not disclose the number of jobs eliminated but said the cuts were “necessary to right-size the combined companies” and cut costs.
By Larry Avila • June 21, 2024 -
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TFI acquires Canada food tank hauler
Entreposage Marco specializes in edible products, including various oils, liquid cream yeast, sweeteners and fruit juices.
By Colin Campbell • June 20, 2024 -
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Radiant Logistics acquires Seattle-based Cascade Transportation
The acquisition expands the 3PL’s presence in the retail, e-commerce and production furniture markets.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
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Transfix sells brokerage to NFI, pivots its business
The digital firm will focus on selling software as a service.
By David Taube • June 6, 2024 -
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Las Vegas investment firm acquiring gaming industry freight provider
The acquisition aims to bolster Golden Triangle Ventures’ trucking and logistics business.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Estes Express Lines
Estes reopens shuttered Yellow terminal in Florida
The 36-door facility is located on about six acres near I-95 and Route 1 in Boynton Beach.
By Colin Campbell • May 22, 2024 -
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XPO reopens Yellow terminals in Maryland, Nevada, Texas
The carrier has begun handling freight at six of the 28 service centers it acquired from its bankrupt competitor last year.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
Provided by Brunswick Group
Forward Air Q1 profits tumble 239%
The company’s costs to integrate its Omni Logistics acquisition and weak freight environment contributed to the loss.
By Larry Avila • May 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of MJ Lavoie
TFI acquires Canada-based specialty truckload carrier
The freight giant bought waste hauler MJ Lavoie as it builds up its TL holdings in advance of an expected spin-off.
By Colin Campbell • May 8, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift eyes LTL expansion in Northeast, Southwest
M&A could help the company gain a foothold, but organic expansion is its near-term focus, executives said.
By David Taube • May 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of ArcBest
ArcBest lowers M&A vote threshold
A proposal to remove a supermajority requirement for any future acquisition was approved during an April 16 stockholder meeting.
By Colin Campbell • Updated May 2, 2024 -
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TFI cuts Daseke head office salaries by $12M
The Canada-based freight giant is lowering costs by 75% at the corporate headquarters of the acquired business.
By Colin Campbell • April 30, 2024 -
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Hub Group M&A deal boosts Q1 revenue
With the integration of the former Forward Air segment in its rearview, CEO Phil Yeager says the company is “back in the market” for more deals.
By Larry Avila • April 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lew Thompson & Son Trucking
Covenant reports $8M expense related to acquisition
The Lew Thompson deal came with a contingent consideration expense based on the subsidiary's performance.
By Colin Campbell • April 26, 2024 -
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5 auto carriers propose $180M merger
Florida-based Proficient Auto Transport is leading the roll-up of the companies, whose largest customer is General Motors.
By Colin Campbell • April 22, 2024 -
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XPO, Estes, Saia begin to reopen Yellow’s former terminals
Remaining LTL players are incorporating the bankrupt carrier’s properties into their networks after scooping up its freight and assets last year.
By Colin Campbell • April 19, 2024 -
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Radiant Logistics acquires Minnesota-based brokerage
Viking Worldwide specializes in high-tech, brand management, life-sciences and trade shows, according to the announcement.
By Colin Campbell • April 12, 2024 -
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PS Logistics acquires Yordy Transport, expands service offerings
The deal is the third flatbed business purchased by the Alabama-based logistics company this year.
By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024 -
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Enservco acquires dedicated freight and LTL carrier
The oil field and well services company’s $5 million deal for Buckshot Trucking launches its entry into logistics.
By Larry Avila • March 25, 2024
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