Supply Chain APPS Transport re-ups with CN Rail for intermodal transport February 9, 2022 APPS Transport has re-upped with CN Rail with a multi-year agreement under which CN will continue providing intermodal services to APPS. “APPS Transport and the Mullen Group have been longstanding…
Business Management Mullen rebrands newly acquired U.S. 3PL business September 8, 2021 Mullen Group has rebranded its recently acquired QuadExpress 3PL business in the U.S. to HAUListic. “Two months ago, we invested in what we believed was a unique 3PL business model,”…
Business Management Mullen Group buys ‘formidable competitor’ R.S. Harris July 5, 2021 Mullen Group announced it has purchased open deck hauler R.S. Harris Transport of Winnipeg, Man. The deal closed July 1 and gives Mullen an additional $25 million in annualized revenue.
Business Management Mullen Group enters U.S. market with 3PL acquisition June 30, 2021 Mullen Group has broken into the U.S. market with its acquisition of third-party logistics provider QuadExpress. Mullen purchased the Naperville, Ill.-based company for US$40 million. “Today’s announcement is significant to…
Business Management Mullen closes APPS, Tri Point Intermodal acquisitions June 24, 2021 Mullen Group has closed the acquisitions of APPS Cartage and APPS Cargo Terminals, as well as Tri Point Intermodal Services. The companies will contribute more than $100 million in annual…
Business Management Mullen Group CEO expects strong economic recovery post-Covid April 22, 2021 The writing is on the wall that once Canada gets the Covid-19 vaccine rolled out, that the economy will rebound strongly. That’s the view of Mullen Group CEO Murray Mullen,…
Business Management Mullen Group signs letter of intent to acquire APPS Transport March 8, 2021 Mullen Group has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire APPS Transport Group, including APPS Cartage and APPS Cargo Terminals. APPS had reached an agreement last year to sell…
Business Management Quiet on the M&A front, Mullen Group may eye U.S. market February 11, 2021 Mullen Group may take a closer look at expanding in the U.S., as a stagnant Canadian economy and pricey valuations have tempered the company’s appetite to make a major deal…
Business Management Mullen to use CEWS funding to create jobs, opportunities December 10, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group announced its 2021 business plan, which reflects optimism that a consumer-driven economy will continue to drive trucking demand. “Within this context our business will remain…
Business Management Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen October 22, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group saw third quarter revenues drop 10.6% y-o-y to $290.9 million, but net income climbed by $5.7 million thanks to improved operating income before depreciation and…
Business Management Mullen Group purchases remainder of Pacific Coast Express September 2, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has completed its purchase of Pacific Coast Express (PCX), acquiring the remaining 60% of its shares. Mullen initiated the purchase by taking an equity position…
Business Management Mullen Group lays off 1,000 as ‘wants’ economy disappears April 23, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – As the “wants” economy has evaporated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mullen Group has taken drastic measures, including laying off 1,000 employees. While reporting its Q1 earnings,…
Business Management Mullen discusses “messy” results April 26, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – “Disappointing” and “messy” were a couple of the words Mullen Group CEO Murray Mullen used to describe the company’s first quarter, but he remains optimistic about the…
Business Management Mullen reports record trucking/logistics revenue April 26, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported record first quarter revenue for its trucking/logistics segment, but continues to face headwinds in its oilfield services division. The company generated consolidated revenue of…
Business Management Mullen Group buys DWS Logistics February 13, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has announced the acquisition of DWS Logistics, expanding its third-party logistics and warehousing services. DWS is based in Mississauga, Ont., with distribution centers in the…