Mergers & Acquisitions
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Obtained from California Freight
Trimac acquires California Freight
The Canada-based company expands its food-grade bulk logistics services in its portfolio of capabilities.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 6, 2026 -
Forward Air sells 2 business units, posts $201M operating loss
The transactions were part of optimizing its portfolio, leadership said on a Wednesday earnings call.
By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2026 -
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TFI discusses M&A possibilities in LTL, logistics
CEO Alain Bédard noted during a Q2 earnings call the transport conglomerate’s interest in a small, nonunion less-than-truckload business in the U.S.
By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2026 -
Retrieved from Union Pacific on July 23, 2026
Canadian National won’t fight UP-NS merger under new deal
Prior to the recent agreement, the railroad was opposed to the pending combination.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 28, 2026 -
Obtained from Andy Transport
Andy Transport acquires assets of Transport Express Frontières
The Canada-based carrier said the move strengthens its network and reflects its focus on sustainable growth.
By Larry Avila • July 20, 2026 -
Obtained from AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics
AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics acquires Dedicated Systems
The combination expands the carrier’s regional operations with nationwide specialized, flatbed and oversized freight services.
By Larry Avila • July 1, 2026 -
Cash or stock? TopBuild shareholders can choose ahead of QXO merger deadline
The multipronged approach gives shareholders some flexibility while moving the overall structure of the deal forward.
By Haley Cawthon • June 15, 2026 -
Amerit Fleet Solutions acquires Pro Reefer
The acquisition allows the company to expand into Canada while enhancing its U.S. operations.
By Larry Avila • May 26, 2026 -
Provided by Carrier Logistics
Carrier Logistics acquired by private equity firm STG
The LTL management software company plans to develop artificial intelligence designed to streamline various terminal operations.
By Haley Cawthon • May 1, 2026 -
PlusAI, Churchill Capital call off merger
The parties cited market conditions for terminating their agreement, according to a regulatory filing.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2026 -
TA Dedicated to acquire Minnesota-based Triangle Warehouse
The TFI International subsidiary will add approximately 150 power units and 900,000 square feet of warehouse space.
By Larry Avila • April 15, 2026 -
Obtained from Kriska Transportation Group
Kriska Transportation Group acquires Sharp Transportation Systems
The purchase expands the Canada-based company’s temperature-controlled freight and cross-border services.
By Larry Avila • April 14, 2026 -
Ace Doran adds NHH Services equipment, staff as new division
The deal brings on 50 trucks, drivers and office personnel for the Ohio-based subsidiary of the Bennett Family of Companies.
By David Taube • March 4, 2026 -
Estes Logistics expands in Pacific Northwest with family-owned carrier
The addition of Key Trucking now serves as a strategic gateway to Alaska for the national firm.
By David Taube • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Deep DiveHow a combined UP-NS railroad would alter market dynamics
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say a merger will increase competition between railroads as well as with trucks.
By Bill Stephens • Feb. 17, 2026 -
Schneider National’s Q4 income from operations falls 14%
However, the carrier’s truckload segment provided a silver lining by gaining nearly $50 million in new revenues from a year ago.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2026 -
Key trucking trends and risks to follow in 2026
Learn how carriers are building resiliency as they seek signs for market recovery and regulatory clarity in this collection of Trucking Dive outlooks.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Trucking M&A outlook: Economy, technology and uncertainty may shape opportunistic deals
Analysts predict regional companies, LTL operators and pharmaceutical carriers are among the businesses that could see significant activity in 2026.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Werner Enterprises acquires FirstFleet for $283M in an all-cash deal
The deal grows the carrier’s dedicated trucking business and adds around 2,400 tractors and 11 strategically located properties throughout the U.S.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Obtained from ITS Logistics
Echo Global Logistics completes acquisition of ITS Logistics
The deal creates a transportation giant, as the companies generated around $5.2 billion in combined revenues in 2025.
By Larry Avila • Updated March 25, 2026 -
Obtained from Abilene Motor Express
Abilene Motor Express brand to merge with sister company
The carrier’s brand is merging under Swift Transportation, nearly eight years after Knight Transportation acquired the business.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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‘Bigger benefits’: Schneider National, Cowan set sights on growth
In just over a year since the combination, both companies have seen how scale can open new business opportunities, according to executive Steve Wells.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2026 -
Private investment firm acquires family-owned Dart businesses
The iconic brand will remain, with David Oren continuing as president and Tom Witt joining as CEO.
By David Taube • Jan. 13, 2026 -
USA Truck CEO, former execs privatize carrier
New owners have entered a deal to acquire the company from DSV.
By David Taube • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Arcwood Environmental acquires MXI Environmental Services
The deal is Arcwood’s third in six months and represents another acquisition that expands the company’s geographic reach.
By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 9, 2026