Mergers & Acquisitions: Page 2
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Ryder Systems Q2 operating revenue jumps 10%
The South Florida-based transportation conglomerate credits the acquisition of Cardinal Logistics for providing a boost to its dedicated business.
By Larry Avila • July 29, 2024 -
Saia operating income grows 14% as it adds terminals
The carrier's operating income increased 14.4% in Q2 as it opened or relocated eight facilities.
By Colin Campbell • July 29, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift operating income plummets 32.5%
A $12.5 million auto liability claim outweighed gains from its LTL segment and U.S. Xpress Enterprises acquisition.
By Larry Avila • July 26, 2024 -
TFI acquires Canada-based flatbed hauler
The freight giant continues to bolster its truckload unit ahead of an anticipated spinoff.
By Colin Campbell • July 16, 2024 -
Estes reopens former Yellow terminals in Minnesota, California
The carrier acquired the leases to the St. Cloud and San Fernando sites along with two dozen properties from the shuttered LTL last year.
By Colin Campbell • July 3, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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