Mullen Group Acquires B. & R. Eckel's Transport Ltd.

Mullen Group Acquires Bandstra Group of Companies

April 16, 2021

Transportation

Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX: MTL) acquired the Bandstra Group of Companies, including Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. and Babine Truck & Equipment Ltd., in a transaction that closed April 16, 2021. The acquisition expands Mullen's presence and service capabilities in western Canada, adding Bandstra's fleet, terminals and OEM dealership operations primarily across northern British Columbia.

Mullen Group Acquires Pacific Northwest (PNW) Moving

December 4, 2024

Transportation

Mullen Group Ltd. has acquired Pacific Northwest (PNW) Moving and its parent, Pacific Northwest Investments, expanding Mullen’s less‑than‑truckload (LTL) footprint into Northern Alberta and the Yukon. PNW will operate within Mullen Group’s LTL segment and brings two owned terminals (Whitehorse, Yukon and Edmonton, Alberta) plus local moving and storage capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Eagle Transport Corporation Acquires Bulk Carriers, Inc.

May 17, 2023

Transportation

Eagle Transport Corporation has acquired Bulk Carriers, Inc., a Dalton, Georgia-based dry bulk trucking company. The acquisition expands Eagle Transport’s dry bulk transportation capacity and regional footprint, adding Bulk Carriers’ tractors, trailers and experienced operations team to Eagle’s southeastern network.

Werner Enterprises Acquires 80% Stake in ECM Transport Group

July 1, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Werner Enterprises acquired an 80% equity stake in ECM Transport Group for $142.4 million, with an exclusive option to purchase the remaining 20% after five years. The deal adds nearly 500 trucks, 2,000 trailers and over 500 drivers to Werner's network, increasing its short-haul/regional truckload capabilities and expanding its presence in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and Northeast regions.

Mullen Group Acquires ContainerWorld Forwarding Services

January 17, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Mullen Group Ltd. has acquired Richmond, British Columbia-based ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc., adding a leading beverage-alcohol-focused logistics provider to its network. ContainerWorld will operate as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary, with founder Dennis Chrismas remaining in his role; the business is expected to generate roughly CAD 150 million in annualized revenue and expand Mullen's reach in Western Canada.

Schneider Acquires deBoer Transportation

June 7, 2022

Trucking & Fleet

Schneider has acquired Wisconsin-based regional carrier deBoer Transportation and will integrate its drivers and equipment to bolster Schneider’s Dedicated and Power Only operations. As part of the deal Schneider assumed ownership of roughly 160 tractors and 660 trailers; deBoer’s Blenker facility and a Dallas-area maintenance shop were excluded from the sale.