Direct Connect Logistix Acquires Performance Logistics

Huron Capital / Direct Connect Logistix Acquires Hoosier Logistics

April 5, 2022

Transportation

Huron Capital Partners acquired Tipton Holding Group, parent of Indianapolis-based Hoosier Logistics, and will merge Hoosier with its 3PL platform Direct Connect Logistix (DCL) as an add-on. The deal expands DCL's national footprint and deepens its temperature-controlled and time-sensitive freight brokerage capabilities for food and beverage customers.

PLS Logistics Services Acquires D&L Transport

September 20, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

PLS Logistics Services, a technology-driven third-party logistics provider based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has acquired D&L Transport, a freight brokerage headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. D&L will operate as an independent subsidiary with Brian DeFrain remaining president, and PLS expects the transaction to increase its annual revenue run rate to $950 million (with a projected ~$1.2 billion in 2022).

Lineage Acquires Crystal Creek Logistics

June 14, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Lineage acquired Crystal Creek Logistics, a national last-mile drop-ship order fulfillment provider for frozen and refrigerated goods, to expand its direct-to-consumer temperature-controlled fulfillment capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed; Crystal Creek’s management team will join Lineage as the company integrates CCL’s five strategic locations and cold-chain expertise into Lineage’s global network.

Lineage Logistics Acquires MTC Logistics

March 9, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Lineage Logistics acquired MTC Logistics, a cold-chain provider operating four refrigerated facilities near key U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports (Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Mobile). The deal adds nearly 38 million cubic feet of capacity and over 113,000 pallet positions to Lineage's global temperature-controlled network; financial terms were not disclosed. MTC was a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoffberger Holdings, Inc.

Quantix Acquires CLX Logistics

April 2, 2024

Transportation

Quantix SCS, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired CLX Logistics, a Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based provider of chemical-focused transportation management systems, managed services, liquid bulk 3PL and analytics. The deal expands Quantix's capabilities in liquid bulk and technology, creating a combined chemical-focused 3PL platform with more than $2 billion in logistics spend, approximately 5,400 owned assets, 40+ distribution centers and rail terminals, and 3,300 partner carrier relationships.

Logistics Plus Acquires LoadDelivered Logistics

September 4, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Logistics Plus, Inc. has acquired LoadDelivered Logistics, a Chicago-based freight brokerage, to enhance its North American transportation management capabilities. LoadDelivered will continue operating under its legacy brand while integrating with Logistics Plus's North American Division to provide expanded coverage, technology and back-office synergies.