Transportation Acquisition News Updates

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. said one of its affiliates has purchased bulk liquid food assets from tank equipment provider Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport. Terms were not disclosed.

Alaskan carrier Carlile Transportation Systems said it has been acquired by transportation firm Saltchuk Resources, Seattle. Terms were not disclosed.

Teamsters President James Hoffa has sharply criticized YRC Worldwide Inc.’s proposal to acquire Arkansas Best Corp. and its ABF Freight System less-than-truckload unit.

Flatbed carrier Cox Transfer said it will acquire Horton Trucking, effective April 1. Terms were not disclosed.

XPO Logistics said Tuesday it has purchased East Coast Air Charter Inc., a third-party logistics company, for $9.3 million.

Private equity firm Eberhart Capital said it acquired Omaha, Neb.-based trucking firm Poling Transportation. Terms were not disclosed.

Rush Enterprises said it has acquired assets of MVI Group, which operates commercial truck and bus dealerships in Ohio, for $107 million.

The Riverside Co., a global investment firm with 20 offices in 14 countries, said it acquired Midnite Air Corp., Los Angeles, and will help the company expand its courier operations.

QualaWash Holdings said it has acquired Stallion Tank LLC, Salt Lake City, and Sparkle Klean  LLC, Charleston, W.Va. Terms were not disclosed.

Boyd Bros. Transportation said Tuesday it has acquired Mid Seven Transportation, Des Moines, Iowa. Terms were not disclosed.