Mexuscan grows with granite hauler acquisition

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.

TFI International buys U.S. dry bulk hauler

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has purchased the dry bulk business of Grammer Logistics, a southeastern U.S. company hauling cement and cementitious materials, sand, fly ash, salt and lime. Grammer…

Mullen expands eastern Canada presence with IWD acquisition

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has reached an agreement to acquire Mississauga, Ont.-based International Warehousing & Distribution (IWD). The company provides Customs sufferance warehousing, air import/export deliveries, and full container…

Kenan Advantage Group buys Paul’s Hauling

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) has continued its expansion into the Canadian market with its purchase of Paul’s Hauling. The acquisition was made through its Canadian subsidiary…

Mullen Group purchases remainder of Pacific Coast Express

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…

TFI International to buy APPS Transport

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has announced it will purchase APPS Transport Group, an Ontario-based provider of LTL, TL and warehousing, distribution and specialized logistics with operations across Canada. The…

Fastfrate Group buys Bestway

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Fastfrate Group has purchased cross-border carrier Bestway Cartage and Bestway Global Limited, giving it a stronger foothold in the U.S. Bestway has been in business since 1976,…

TFI International buys Keith Hall & Sons Transport

BURFORD, Ont. – TFI International has acquired Keith Hall & Sons Transport, a family-run hauler of liquid and dry foods and general freight. TFI’s latest addition generates about $30 million…

TFI picks up Comcar’s MCT Transportation

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has purchased the assets of MCT Transportation, a refrigerated and dry van subsidiary of Comcar Industries. TFI paid US$9.6 million for the assets, including accounts…

Aevitas buys Fast Lane Freight Services

WINNIPEG, Man. – Fast Lane Freight Services has been acquired by Aevitas, an environmental services company with 10 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The deal closed June 1. Fast…

TFI International buys Gusgo Transport

MONTREAL, Que. – Canada’s largest trucking company just got bigger. TFI International has announced an agreement to acquire Gusgo Transport, a container and storage company with operations in Vaughan,…

Covid-19 shuffles M&A landscape

TORONTO, Ont. — The Covid-19 crisis has put many trucking companies on the ropes, while also creating a new set of well-liquidated first-time buyers. Because the pandemic has hit certain…

Wellington Group expands into U.S. market

GUELPH, Ont. – A fast-growing Ontario freight hauler has expanded into the U.S. and says it isn’t yet done expanding. Wellington Group of Companies recently announced the acquisition of Hudson,…

Titanium positioned for ‘transformational’ acquisition

BOLTON, Ont. – After a year of reducing its debt and improving its balance sheet, Titanium Transportation is in a position to potentially double its size through a “transformational” acquisition.

C.A.T. buys Penner International

COTEAU-DU-LAC, Que. – C.A.T. has announced its purchase of 300-plus truck fleet Penner International. C.A.T. says the move will contribute to its continued development of its business in Western Canada.