Mobile and IT GI Partners to buy Orbcomm April 8, 2021 Orbcomm has been acquired by GI Partners, a U.S. company that invests in data infrastructure businesses, for US$1.1 billion. The electronic logging device (ELD) manufacturer says the acquisition will afford…
Business Management Canada Cartage expands in Western Canada by acquiring Kore Logistics March 17, 2021 Canada Cartage continues to grow its final mile operations with the acquisition of Kore Logistics, one of Western Canada’s largest providers of final mile fulfillment and home deliveries. It’s the…
Business Management Why AHG was ‘perfect match’ for Skelton Truck Lines March 16, 2021 Andlauer Healthcare Group’s (AHG) high-profile February purchase of Skelton Truck Lines was hashed out around the kitchen table at Ron Skelton’s house. “Larry Skelton, the founder, is 80 years old…
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 Andlauer Healthcare Group to purchase Skelton Truck Lines February 24, 2021 Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG) has agreed to purchase Skelton Truck Lines’ Canadian operations, and 49% of its U.S. business for approximately $114.7 million. AHG has the option to acquire the…
Business Management Seaboard Transportation purchases Armour Transportation Systems February 19, 2021 Armour Transportation Systems has been purchased by Cape Breton, N.S.-based Seaboard Transportation Group. Armour Transportation was founded in 1966 by Wes Armour, and has grown to include more than 2,000…
Business Management Nortrans buys Micra Transportation Services February 9, 2021 Nortrans Freight Management has purchased Micra Transportation Services, which operates a fleet of roll tite and curtainside trailers, specializing in third-party logistics. The acquisition expands Nortrans’ fleet to 85 trailers…
Business Management Heniff Transportation buys Premier Bulk Systems February 2, 2021 Premier Bulk Systems has a new owner, after being acquired by U.S.-based Heniff Transportation Systems. Premier will continue to operate as a separate Canadian entity led by founder Kevin Berry.
Business Management TFI International acquires Fleetway Transport February 1, 2021 TFI International has purchased Fleetway Transport, a Brantford, Ont.-based truckload and heavy haul provider. Fleetway operates flatbeds, roll-tites, stepdecks and other equipment as well as providing warehousing and transportation for…
Business Management KTG acquires two London trucking businesses February 1, 2021 Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has added two Ontario businesses to its stable: Round The Lakes Motor Express and Ready to Load Logistics. Both companies will operate under current leadership, with…
Business Management Why M&A activity should heat up this year January 26, 2021 Owners of trucking and logistics companies could fetch a premium for their businesses in 2021, thanks to pent-up buyer demand and an increase in interest from non-traditional buyers. Spencer Tenney,…
Business Management New ownership sets Bison up for future growth January 5, 2021 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has new ownership it says will enable it to better meet its ambitious growth plans. On Jan. 1, James Richardson &…
Business Management BREAKING NEWS: Bison Transport lands new owner January 5, 2021 WINNIPEG, Man. – One of Canada’s most prominent trucking companies, Bison Transport, has been purchased by James Richardson & Sons. Bison, founded in 1969 by Duncan Jessiman, operates more than…
Business Management Terrapure Environmental buys Water Blasting & Vacuum Services November 3, 2020 EDMUNSTON, N.B. – Terrapure Environmental has announced its acquisition of Water Blasting & Vacuum Services (WBVS), including all vehicles and equipment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. WBVS provides…
Business Management Mexuscan grows with granite hauler acquisition October 8, 2020 STANSTEAD, Que. – Mexuscan Cargo has purchased R.H. Rediker Transport, which has been serving the granite industry for more than 80 years. The acquisition includes R.H. Rediker’s Stanstead, Que.-based terminal.
