C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO for $5.8 Billion

C.H. Robinson Acquires DeSpir Logistics for $75 Million

June 23, 2026

Transportation

C.H. Robinson acquired DeSpir Logistics, a North America provider of secure transportation and cargo escort services for mission-critical, high-value freight, for approximately $75 million in cash. The deal enhances C.H. Robinson’s premium logistics capabilities by expanding its security-focused, vetted carrier network and adding advanced high-security monitoring and tampering-detection technology.

QXO Acquires Beacon Roofing Supply for $11 Billion

April 29, 2025

Infrastructure

QXO, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. for $124.35 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $11 billion. Beacon has become a wholly owned subsidiary of QXO and its shares ceased trading on Nasdaq before the market opened on April 29, 2025.

RXO Completes Acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS

September 16, 2024

Transportation

RXO (NYSE: RXO) has completed its acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS for a purchase price of $1.025 billion. The combined company is positioned as the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America, with expanded customer base, increased network density, and a broader carrier network.

OptiX Acquires Vircon Transport Solutions

May 8, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

OptiX Entities LLC acquired Vircon Transport Solutions LLC in an equity purchase to create a new OptiX Transport Solutions division headquartered in Pittsburgh. The deal adds freight brokerage capabilities, 4,000+ carrier partners and coverage across 48 states plus Canada and Mexico, expanding OptiX's drayage, managed freight, warehousing and intermodal service offering.

Forward Air to Combine With Omni Logistics (Transaction Later Jeopardized)

August 10, 2023

Transportation

Forward Air Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Omni Logistics in a cash-and-stock transaction to create a scaled expedited LTL logistics provider. Omni shareholders were to receive $150 million in cash plus Forward stock and preferred stock, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2023.

AOI Capital Leads Investor Group to Acquire RK Logistics Group

April 15, 2022

Transportation

AOI Capital led a group of investors to acquire RK Logistics Group, a Silicon Valley third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain management. The deal retains RK's existing management team while founder Rod Kalune has retired; AOI expects to expand its presence and capabilities in 3PL services.