Auto Driveaway Acquires Assets of J&J Drive-Away and J&J Freight Brokers

United Road Acquires Team Drive-Away (Driveaway USA, Fr8 Management) from CID Capital

October 21, 2019

Logistics & Distribution

United Road, backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Team Drive-Away (and its affiliates Driveaway USA and Fr8 Management) from CID Capital. The add-on expands United Road's capabilities into heavy-haul Class 8 truck transport through TDA's non-asset-based, contractor-driven vehicle logistics platform.

Team Drive-Away Acquires Drive-Away Businesses of IXT Logistics and Transportation Booking Services

February 1, 2020

Transportation

Olathe-based Team Drive-Away (TDA) has acquired the drive-away businesses of IXT Logistics, LLC (Kansas City, KS) and Transportation Booking Services (Kansas City, MO). The add-ons expand TDA's capacity and driver network in the Class 5-8 truck drive-away market; terms were not disclosed. TDA completed these acquisitions after its own acquisition by United Road Services (a Carlyle portfolio company).

Neace Ventures Acquires J&J Transportation Consultants and Thoroughbred Transportation

March 27, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Neace Ventures announced the acquisition of J&J Transportation Consultants and Thoroughbred Transportation, adding cross-docking, warehousing, and multi-stop shipment capabilities to its Talon Logistics platform. The deals expand capacity (by ~40%), increase contracted carriers (by ~30%), and strengthen Talon Logistics' presence in the Southeast and Indianapolis markets.

Forward Air Acquires J&P Hall Express

April 28, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Forward Air Corporation agreed to acquire the assets of J&P Hall Express, a privately held expedited transportation provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The asset purchase (expected to close in May 2021) expands Forward Air's LTL pickup-and-delivery footprint in southern Georgia and northern Florida, adding approximately $15.8 million in annual revenue, ~70 trucks and about 110 employees.

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.

B&R Auto (Highview Capital) Acquires American Auto Recycling, New Way Auto Sales & Parts and Charlie's Towing

January 4, 2024

Automotive

B&R Auto, a portfolio company of Highview Capital, announced the acquisitions of American Auto Recycling, New Way Auto Sales & Parts and Charlie's Towing to expand into Arizona and strengthen its footprint in Oregon. The transactions expand B&R's recycled auto parts and roadside/towing capabilities across the Western U.S.; B&R also announced the hiring of Lance Goeddel as Chief Administrative Officer.