AFS Logistics Acquires DTA Services Ltd.

DAT Freight & Analytics Acquires Trucker Tools

December 18, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools LLC from ASG (a portfolio company of Alpine Investors) to integrate real-time load tracking, automated booking, and digital freight-matching capabilities into its DAT One platform. Trucker Tools will continue to operate under its current leadership, with CEO Kary Jablonski joining the DAT executive team; the deal closed on December 17, 2024.

AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Global Transport Solutions Group

February 1, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS), a Netherlands-headquartered specialist in time-critical marine spare parts logistics. The deal brings GTS’ more than 600 teammates across 16 locations and nine consolidation hubs into AIT’s global network, adding marine spare-parts capabilities, warehouse capacity and new geographic presence in Greece, Japan and the Nordics; terms were not disclosed.

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).

Pilot Freight Services Acquires DSI Logistics

March 31, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pilot Freight Services, a PE-backed global transportation and logistics provider, has acquired DSI Logistics, a Brea, California-based last-mile home delivery and white-glove installation specialist. The acquisition, which closed March 31, 2021, expands Pilot's Pilot Last Mile Home capabilities and makes Pilot one of the largest last-mile providers for big and bulky goods in the United States; Argosy Private Equity and minority investor Headhaul Capital Partners exited their investment in DSI.

Fastfrate Group Acquires ASL Distribution Services Limited

February 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Fastfrate Group has acquired ASL Distribution Services Limited, a Canadian transportation, warehousing, distribution and final-mile service provider. The purchase adds 13 terminals and final-mile hubs across Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and into New York, and is projected to increase Fastfrate Group revenue by about $120 million in 2021 while immediately providing Fastfrate entry into the e-commerce final-mile market.

American Fast Freight Acquires Global Transportation Services

July 7, 2016

Logistics & Distribution

American Fast Freight, a portfolio company owned by The Resolute Fund II (managed by The Jordan Company), has acquired Global Transportation Services, Inc., a Kent, Washington–based freight forwarding and 3PL provider. GTS will operate as a subsidiary of AFF with Jason Totah remaining as President and reinvesting in AFF; the deal expands AFF’s geographic footprint and creates a broader global logistics platform.