Mergers & Acquisitions


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    Obtained from California Freight 

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    Trimac acquires California Freight

    The Canada-based company expands its food-grade bulk logistics services in its portfolio of capabilities.

    By Aug. 6, 2026
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    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 Aug. 5, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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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 Aug. 5, 2026
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    Retrieved from Union Pacific on July 23, 2026
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    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 July 28, 2026
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    Obtained from Andy Transport 

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    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 July 20, 2026
  • Dedicated Systems terminal Green Bay Wisconsin
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    Obtained from AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics

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    AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics acquires Dedicated Systems

    The combination expands the carrier’s regional operations with nationwide specialized, flatbed and oversized freight services.

    By July 1, 2026
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    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 June 15, 2026
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    Provided by Amerit Fleet Solutions

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    Amerit Fleet Solutions acquires Pro Reefer

    The acquisition allows the company to expand into Canada while enhancing its U.S. operations.

    By May 26, 2026
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    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 May 1, 2026
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    Provided by PlusAI

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    PlusAI, Churchill Capital call off merger

    The parties cited market conditions for terminating their agreement, according to a regulatory filing.

    By April 22, 2026
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    Provided by TA Dedicated

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    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 April 15, 2026
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    Obtained from Kriska Transportation Group

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    Kriska Transportation Group acquires Sharp Transportation Systems

    The purchase expands the Canada-based company’s temperature-controlled freight and cross-border services.

    By April 14, 2026
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    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 March 4, 2026
  • An Estes Express tractor-trailer travels on an interstate during the day with trees in the background.
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    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 Feb. 17, 2026
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    How 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 truck on bridge
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    Provided by Schneider National 

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    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 Feb. 3, 2026
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    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 Feb. 2, 2026
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    Provided by Schneider National 

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    Deep Dive

    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 Jan. 29, 2026
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    The image by Lauren Reams is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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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 Jan. 28, 2026
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    Obtained from ITS Logistics 

     

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    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 Updated March 25, 2026
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    Obtained from Abilene Motor Express 

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    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 Jan. 16, 2026
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    Provided by Schneider National  

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    Q&A

    ‘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 Jan. 15, 2026
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    Provided by Dart 

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    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 Jan. 13, 2026
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    USA Truck CEO, former execs privatize carrier

    New owners have entered a deal to acquire the company from DSV.

    By Jan. 12, 2026
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    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