TransWood Acquires Jensen Transport

TerraVest Industries Acquires EnTrans International

March 17, 2025

Manufacturing

TerraVest Industries Inc. has acquired EnTrans International, a North American manufacturer of tank trailers and specialty transportation equipment, for US$546 million plus up to US$46 million in contingent earn-out. The acquisition adds manufacturing capacity and complementary product lines (Heil, Polar, Kalyn Siebert, Jarco) across the United States, Mexico and Thailand and is intended to expand TerraVest's capabilities, cross-selling opportunities and geographic diversification.

LGT Transport Acquires Jason Thomas Trucking

May 17, 2022

Trucking & Fleet

LGT Transport, LLC (Omaha, NE) has acquired Jason Thomas Trucking (Hastings, NE) to expand into liquid fertilizer transportation and deepen its presence in the agricultural logistics market. As part of the deal, Jason Thomas Trucking drivers and operational employees joined LGT and LGT acquired 8 tractors and 11 trailers while operations will continue to run out of Hastings, Nebraska.

Heniff Transportation Systems Acquires Hagen Johnson Group

November 25, 2024

Trucking & Fleet

Heniff Transportation Systems has acquired Janesville, Wisconsin–based Hagen Johnson Group, adding Hagen Johnson’s food-grade tank truck fleet, kosher tank-cleaning operation, and liquid freight brokerage to Heniff’s corresponding divisions. Terms were not disclosed; the deal excludes Reedsburg-based Korth Transfer. Heniff said the acquisition will support continued growth, technology investment and improved services for customers.

Proficient Auto Logistics Acquires Auto Transport Group

August 15, 2024

Transportation

Proficient Auto Logistics is acquiring Ogden, Utah-based Auto Transport Group, adding the carrier as the sixth operating company in its vehicle-transport portfolio. The deal — expected to close in Q3 — expands Proficient's presence in the western United States; Auto Transport Group operates roughly 117 power units and 115 drivers according to FMCSA data.

Crystal Flash Acquires J-M Transports, Inc.

November 4, 2021

Transportation

Grand Rapids-based energy distributor Crystal Flash, Inc. acquired J-M Transports, Inc., a family-owned fuels and propane transport provider headquartered in Newark, Illinois. The deal — Crystal Flash’s first acquisition outside Michigan — establishes a new Midwest Transportation Office and brings J-M’s drivers, dispatchers and management into Crystal Flash’s employee-owned organization.

TFI International Acquires JHT Holdings

August 7, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

TFI International agreed to acquire JHT Holdings, an asset-light North American logistics and transportation provider that specializes in transporting Class 6-8 trucks from OEMs to dealers and end customers. JHT, based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, operates a 25-terminal network (8 owned), generates more than US$500 million in annual revenue, and is expected to close in the third quarter subject to customary adjustments.