Technology Mullen Automotive buys Romeo Power’s battery pack production assets September 11, 2023 Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced the purchase of battery pack production assets from Romeo Power for approximately $3.5 million. The deal includes equipment, inventory and intellectual…
Business Management Trimac acquires U.S. fleet Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking August 24, 2023 Trimac has made its fourth acquisition this year, buying Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking in Gleason, Tenn. The company, founded in 1949, runs primarily in the south, southeastern and midwestern…
Equipment TruckPro adds four more locations to network August 24, 2023 TruckPro announced that four more shops across the country have joined its network. They are Y&B Services in Yellowknife; CG Truck and Equipment Repair in Calgary, AB; Roger…
Equipment Fultra buys trailer maker East Manufacturing August 16, 2023 Fruehauf parent company Fultra has expanded its North American presence with the purchase of trailer maker East Manufacturing. East makes aluminum flatbed, drop deck, dump, round bottom and refuse trailers,…
Equipment High Bar Brands acquires Ontario-based Dieter’s Accessories August 8, 2023 High Bar Brands has acquired Cambridge, Ont.-based Dieter’s Accessories, a manufacturer of heavy-duty truck parts and stainless steel accessories. “We are excited to welcome Dieter’s Accessories into our family of…
Business Management TFI acquires truck transporter JHT Holdings August 7, 2023 TFI International has acquired JHT Holdings, a Wisconsin-based company that transports finished Classes 6-8 trucks to dealers and end customers. The company was founded in 1933 and works for truck…
Business Management Titanium furthers push into U.S. market with first asset-based acquisition July 31, 2023 Titanium Transportation last week announced the opening of its seventh U.S. freight brokerage in Jacksonville, Fla., and followed that up today with its first acquisition of an asset-based U.S. carrier.
Business Management Trimac expands oilfield presence with Alberta fluid hauler July 21, 2023 Trimac has boosted its presence in the Alberta fluid transportation business by acquiring Bonnyville, Alta.-based Jacknife Oilfield Services. The company says the acquisition increases its presence in the fluid hauling…
Business Management Westland Insurance buys Andrew Agencies July 19, 2023 Westland Insurance has continued to expand its footprint with the acquisition of Andrew Agencies, a provider of trucking, cargo and other types of commercial insurance. Andrew Agencies has a significant…
Equipment West End Radiators buys Saskatoon rad shop July 6, 2023 West End Radiators has continued its expansion in Western Canada with the acquisition of Saskatoon Radiator Sales and Service. West End Radiators has already integrated its new business and retained…
Business Management Canada Cartage buys Cam-Scott Transport July 5, 2023 Canada Cartage has announced its acquisition of Whitby, Ont.-based Cam-Scott Transport, expanding its temperature-sensitive service offerings. The deal includes 150 tractors and 250 reefer trailers. Cam-Scott specializes in food and…
Business Management Cummins buys out Air Liquide’s interest in Hydrogenics July 4, 2023 Cummins has purchased Air Liquide’s 19% interest in Hydrogenics Corporation, building on the controlling interest it acquired in 2019, adding fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies to its portfolio. It’s a…
Business Management Trappers Transport acquires Plett Trucking June 8, 2023 Trappers Transport has expanded its cold chain logistics business with the acquisition of refrigerated transporter Plett Trucking. Plett Trucking was founded in 1968 as Landmark Transfer, growing into a national…
Business Management Alberta’s Peavey Industries acquires Guy’s Freightways June 5, 2023 Red-Deer, Alta.-based retailer Peavey Industries has acquired long-term partner and fellow Red Deer logistics and transportation company Guy’s Freightways. Guy’s Freightways, established in 1975 by Bernie Schwartz, began as a…
Transportation GLS Canada acquires Altimax Courier June 2, 2023 Parcel, freight, and logistics provider GLS Canada has acquired 100% of the shares of Moncton, N.B.-based Altimax Courier, a company offering air and ground service in Atlantic Canada. “It is…