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Follow trucking mergers and acquisitions with Transport Topics for reporting on deals reshaping freight transportation and logistics. This category covers carrier purchases, brokerage consolidation, private equity activity, strategic investments and asset sales. Explore analysis of transaction terms, market conditions and the operational implications for fleets, employees, customers and competitors across the industry.

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BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Continental Traffic Co.

BlueGrace Logistics, a third-party logistics firm, has acquired Continental Traffic Co. in the latest sign of growth over the last year-and-a-half.

December 22, 2016
Business

Koch Logistics Acquires JBS Logistics

Koch Logistics, an operating division of Stan Koch and Sons Trucking Inc., purchased JBS Logistics and its affiliated companies in a deal announced Dec. 1.

December 6, 2016
Business

Investment Companies Buy Majority Stake in Pilot Freight

Two investment companies have acquired a majority interest in air cargo and package operator Pilot Freight Services, the carrier announced, saying the move would enhance its service and growth aspirations.

October 26, 2016
Business

Snap-on in Agreement to Acquire Car-O-Liner

Repair equipment supplier Snap-on Inc.has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car-O-Liner Holding AB for about $155 million in cash to bolster its presence in the heavy-duty vehicle sector.

October 17, 2016
Business

M&K Truck Centers Acquires Wiegand Mack

M&K Truck Centers announced the successful acquisition of Wiegand Mack, which adds five locations to what it said is the largest Mack dealership network in Michigan.

October 11, 2016
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Truck Bodies & Equipment International Acquires Travis Body & Trailer

Truck Bodies & Equipment International, which sells trailers for grain, construction and other uses, has acquired Travis Body & Trailer to add product options for the waste and construction markets, said a statement from GenNx360 Capital Partners, which owns the buyer.

October 3, 2016
Business

CRST Buys Gardner to Broaden Services

CRST International Inc. last week announced it has acquired Gardner Trucking Inc., the largest trucking acquisition announced so far in 2016, a move that lets CRST broaden its service offerings.

September 19, 2016
Business

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Beefing Up Its New York-New Jersey Assets

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has acquired C&V Trucking in a deal that will add 30 new trucks and a new terminal in Milford, Connecticut, to the drayage provider, the company announced Sept. 13.

September 16, 2016
Business

Kottke Trucking Makes Acquisition to Increase Florida Presence

For-hire carrier Kottke Trucking Inc. purchased Walbon & Co. in a deal made official  Aug. 4. It will provide the refrigerated carrier new routes, tractor-trailers and a Florida terminal.

August 4, 2016
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Scott Logistics Acquires Apex Freight

Freight broker Scott Logistics Corp. has acquired Apex Freight Services to expand the buyer’s market presence, a move that’s the third transportation industry acquisition announced this week.

July 26, 2016

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