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MetroGistics Holdings Acquires Vehicle Logistics Firm AmeriFleet

MetroGistics Holdings, based in St. Louis, acquired vehicle logistics firm AmeriFleet of Alpharetta, Georgia. Executives said the deal will spur innovation and accelerate growth for the companies in providing vehicle delivery services.

January 23, 2017
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Kenworth Dealer Rihm Acquires LTX Inc.

Kenworth dealership Rihm Family Cos. Inc. said it acquired LTX Inc., which owns Lawrence Leasing Inc., the operator of Lawrence NationaLease — a commercial truck leasing company with 15 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.

January 20, 2017
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Radiant Logistics and NFI Make Canadian Purchases

The new year began with two acquisitions from U.S. third-party logistics providers looking to increase their business in Canada.

January 5, 2017
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BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Continental Traffic Co.

BlueGrace Logistics, a third-party logistics firm, has acquired Continental Traffic Co. in the latest sign of growth over the last year-and-a-half.

December 22, 2016
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Koch Logistics Acquires JBS Logistics

Koch Logistics, an operating division of Stan Koch and Sons Trucking Inc., purchased JBS Logistics and its affiliated companies in a deal announced Dec. 1.

December 6, 2016
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Investment Companies Buy Majority Stake in Pilot Freight

Two investment companies have acquired a majority interest in air cargo and package operator Pilot Freight Services, the carrier announced, saying the move would enhance its service and growth aspirations.

October 26, 2016
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Snap-on in Agreement to Acquire Car-O-Liner

Repair equipment supplier Snap-on Inc.has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car-O-Liner Holding AB for about $155 million in cash to bolster its presence in the heavy-duty vehicle sector.

October 17, 2016
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M&K Truck Centers Acquires Wiegand Mack

M&K Truck Centers announced the successful acquisition of Wiegand Mack, which adds five locations to what it said is the largest Mack dealership network in Michigan.

October 11, 2016
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Truck Bodies & Equipment International Acquires Travis Body & Trailer

Truck Bodies & Equipment International, which sells trailers for grain, construction and other uses, has acquired Travis Body & Trailer to add product options for the waste and construction markets, said a statement from GenNx360 Capital Partners, which owns the buyer.

October 3, 2016
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CRST Buys Gardner to Broaden Services

CRST International Inc. last week announced it has acquired Gardner Trucking Inc., the largest trucking acquisition announced so far in 2016, a move that lets CRST broaden its service offerings.

September 19, 2016