Echo Acquires Raytrans Distribution

Echo Global Logistics said that it has acquired Raytrans Distribution Services, a transportation brokerage firm.

Raytrans, Matteson, Ill., was founded in 2000 by James Ray, Echo said Wednesday. It works with flatbed, oversized, auto-hauling and other specialized carriers, in addition to dry van.

Ray now serves as general manager of Raytrans, which is a division within Echo, the Chicago-based company said in a statement.