Fastfrate Group Acquires ASL Distribution Services Limited

Fastfrate Group Acquires United Transfer Limited

February 3, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Fastfrate Group has acquired United Transfer Limited, a Saskatoon-based transportation and warehousing company, effective February 3, 2022. The acquisition expands Fastfrate's footprint in Saskatchewan (Saskatoon and Regina), enhances its intra-West services and final-mile offerings, and follows a prior partnership between the two companies; United Transfer was owned by Paul Glover and Paul Rigby prior to the transaction.

Fastfrate Group Acquires Majority Stake in Challenger Group

August 2, 2022

Trucking & Fleet

Fastfrate Group completed a majority acquisition of Challenger Group (Challenger Motor Freight) following Competition Bureau Canada approval, expanding Fastfrate's network across Canada and into the United States. Challenger will continue to operate independently under incoming CEO Jim Peeples while Fastfrate maintains existing management and staff.

Fastfrate Group Acquires Bestway Cartage and Bestway Global

August 1, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Fastfrate Group acquired cross-border carrier Bestway Cartage Limited and Bestway Global Limited, effective August 1, 2020. The purchase expands Fastfrate's cross-border capabilities and U.S. market footprint by integrating Bestway's Ontario–U.S. operations into Fastfrate's Woodbridge facility to provide end-to-end, closed-loop cross-border service.

AFS Logistics Acquires DTA Services Ltd.

March 10, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

AFS Logistics has acquired DTA Services, Ltd., a 102-year-old Toronto-based freight bill audit and pay firm. The acquisition expands AFS's capabilities and footprint in the Canadian market, adding freight audit/pay, LTL, parcel cost management and transportation management services.

Celadon Group Acquires Distribution, Inc. (d.b.a. FTL)

March 14, 2016

Logistics & Distribution

Celadon Group, a publicly traded North American trucking and logistics company, has acquired Distribution, Inc., d.b.a. FTL, a regional trucking/transportation provider owned by Todd Harman. The deal is positioned to expand Celadon’s geographic footprint and trucking capabilities by integrating FTL’s management team and customer relationships into Celadon’s network.

NFI Acquires SDR Distribution Services

April 18, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

NFI, a North American supply chain solutions provider, has acquired SDR Distribution Services to expand its Canadian footprint and double its distribution presence in Canada. The acquisition brings additional fashion and retail customers to NFI and expands its presence in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, reinforcing NFI's position as one of Canada's largest warehousing and distribution businesses.