Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern agree to merge

The two companies aim to close the transaction in early 2027, bringing together 50,000 route miles to form “the first transcontinental railroad” in the U.S.

By Philip Neuffer • July 31, 2025

Hub Group to acquire Marten Transport’s intermodal division

The $51.8 million deal, expected to close in Q3, seeks to more than double the Illinois-based transportation company’s reefer fleet.

By David Taube • July 23, 2025

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Forward Air reveals new chairman’s salary, performance-based stock

Jérôme Lorrain's compensation includes a sign-on equity award and, depending on the completion of certain strategic goals, a special grant of 25,000 shares.

By Haley Cawthon • July 22, 2025

Love’s expands travel stop footprint in Arizona

The company’s Winslow store adds 81 parking spaces along Interstate 40.

By Haley Cawthon • July 2, 2025

CPKC aims to remedy service disruptions by mid-July

Issues with a technology transition have led to increased dwell time and missed switches.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

Allison Transmission acquires Dana Inc.’s off-highway unit for $2.7B

Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace. 

By Larry Avila • June 16, 2025

Plus Automation to go public via SPAC deal

The virtual driver software firm expects to get up to $300 million by merging with Churchill Capital Corp IX later this year.

By Haley Cawthon • June 11, 2025

LAZ Parking buys majority stake in Freight Ninja

The companies share a vision to grow the number of safe parking locations for truck drivers across the U.S.

By Haley Cawthon • May 27, 2025

Forward Air pushes for Delaware reincorporation via merger

The company’s board of directors believes that the state’s business-friendly laws will help maximize shareholder value through strategic transactions.

By Haley Cawthon • May 21, 2025

Republic Services acquires pair of private haulers in Wisconsin

The purchase of Town & Country Sanitation and Peterson Sanitation caps off decades of private ownership.

By Cole Rosengren • May 9, 2025

Love’s acquires 44 CNG locations

Its Trillium Energy Solutions division, now rebranded to Love’s Alternative Energy, purchased a mix of public and private compressed natural gas stations.

By Jessica Loder • May 6, 2025

TFI walks away from M&A deal due to tariff uncertainty

While the freight conglomerate closed two small deals in Q1, acquisitions this year will be “minimal,” CEO Alain Bédard said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 1, 2025

Mullen Group to acquire logistics firm focused on customs brokerage, forwarding

The public company’s top executive says Cole Group’s 3PL freight service aligns with its U.S. and international logistics segment.

By Haley Cawthon • April 30, 2025

Kodiak looks to go public via SPAC deal

The builder of autonomous truck technology has agreed to merge with Ares Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, at a $2.5 billion valuation.

By Haley Cawthon • April 17, 2025

Kenan Advantage Group acquires MC Tank Transport

KAG is set to gain 175 drivers, 100 tractors and more by purchasing the liquid bulk carrier.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 2, 2025

Estes reopens Yellow terminal in Mississippi

The Olive Branch location adds 80 doors and nearly 30,000 square feet of dock space to the company’s network.

By Haley Cawthon • March 21, 2025

Kenan Advantage Group acquires Evergreen Transport

It’s the North Canton, Ohio-based company’s fourth deal since entering the dry bulk transportation market last year.

By Haley Cawthon • March 18, 2025

Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2025

TFI scoops up another former Yellow terminal

The LTL carrier plans to add a small site in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to its network following the bankrupt company’s latest asset sale.

By Haley Cawthorn • March 11, 2025

ABF Freight acquires 2 more Yellow terminals

The ArcBest-owned LTL carrier plans to spend $11.5M for properties in Washington and Colorado.

By Haley Cawthorn • March 7, 2025

Knight-Swift spending $9.9M on 4 more Yellow terminals

The deal will add a combined 170 doors by acquiring facilities in California and Virginia.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 28, 2025

Knight-Swift adds series of LTL terminals, part of nationwide expansion

The company’s subsidiaries have expanded in Oklahoma, Alabama and Washington state, adding to its ever-increasing door count.

By Haley Cawthorn • Feb. 26, 2025

A. Duie Pyle buys 2 more Yellow terminals for $4.5M

The sites in Bowling Green, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia, will add 110 doors to the carrier's regional network.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 25, 2025

DHL sells 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier

New owner Sakaem Holdings rebranded Standard Forwarding and filled its leadership with Jack Cooper and Yellow alumni.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 19, 2025

Competitors weigh in on impending FedEx spinoff

Old Dominion, Saia, XPO and ArcBest all fielded questions from analysts about how the move might affect their operations and the broader LTL market.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 12, 2025