Toll Holdings Agrees to Buyout by Japan Post
Toll Holdings Ltd., a transportation and logistics firm based in Australia and a major freight forwarder in the United States and Canada, said it has agreed to a buyout by Japan Post.
February 19, 2015Trucking Acquisitions Likely to Continue at Strong Pace in 2014, Executives Say
MANALAPAN, Fla. — Trucking industry acquisitions will continue in 2014 at the stepped-up pace that was seen last year, eight industry leaders said.
February 24, 2014Burst of Acquisition Interest May Alter Large Fleet Lineup
A sudden burst of acquisition activity surfaced in a three-day span last week involving four of the nation’s largest trucking fleets, including two offers for the less-than-truckload assets of Vitran Corp. and a $95 million bid by Knight Transportation Inc. for USA Truck Inc.
September 30, 2013Duff Brothers Capital Completes Acquisition of Frozen Food Express
Duff Brothers Capital said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Frozen Food Express for $2.10 per share, in a deal valued at about $38.2 million.
August 21, 2013Opinion: Sold! Buying or Selling a Trucking Firm
In preparation for an acquisition or divestiture, carriers must be conscious of the challenges associated with these transactions. Too often, owners and management come to the deal table wishing they had been better prepared.
July 2, 2012Quality Distribution to Acquire Intermodal Tank Container Company
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution has announced that its subsidiary, Boasso America, will acquire Greensville Transport Co., a provider of intermodal tank container and depot services.
October 11, 2011Red Dot Agrees to Purchase Heating, A/C Maker JBAR
Red Dot, which makes heating and air-conditioning systems for trucks and other heavy vehicles, said it will purchase JBAR A/C, which makes that equipment for construction and material-handling customers.
August 24, 2011Select Energy Services Acquires Riverside Transportation
Houston oilfield service and tank truck operator Select Energy Services has purchased Carlsbad, N.M., counterpart Riverside Transportation.
August 22, 2011Gordon Trucking Acquires Buske Lines
Truckload hauler Gordon Trucking said it has acquired Buske Lines, Edwardsville, Ill.
August 19, 2011CRST Acquires Specialized To Expand Menu of Services
Truckload carrier CRST International has significantly expanded its menu of services with the acquisition of Specialized Transportation Inc., making for the second merger this year of two of the nation’s 100 largest for-hire trucking companies.
August 8, 2011