Proficient Auto Logistics Acquires Brothers Auto Transport

Proficient Auto Logistics Acquires Hansen & Adkins

August 14, 2026

Transportation

Proficient Auto Logistics completed its previously announced acquisition of Hansen & Adkins (H&A) on August 13, 2026. The deal creates North America’s largest auto hauler platform, expanding Proficient’s footprint and capacity for finished-vehicle transportation to OEMs and dealerships.

Proficient Auto Logistics Acquires Auto Transport Group

August 15, 2024

Transportation

Proficient Auto Logistics is acquiring Ogden, Utah-based Auto Transport Group, adding the carrier as the sixth operating company in its vehicle-transport portfolio. The deal — expected to close in Q3 — expands Proficient's presence in the western United States; Auto Transport Group operates roughly 117 power units and 115 drivers according to FMCSA data.

Pallet Logistics of America (PLA) Acquires Pal-Serv

November 29, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pallet Logistics of America (PLA), a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, has acquired Pal-Serv, a pallet recycler and logistics provider with four pallet management facilities in the United States. The deal expands PLA's pallet repair, remanufacturing, brokerage and nationwide logistics capabilities and further grows the PE-backed platform's operating footprint.

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).

Forward Air Acquires Proficient Transport to Expand Intermodal Drayage

February 12, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Forward Air Corporation agreed to acquire the assets of Proficient Transport Incorporated and Proficient Trucking, Inc. for $15 million to expand its intermodal drayage footprint. The Chicago-headquartered Proficient Transport generates approximately $23 million in annual revenue, operates with 32 employees and ~130 independent contractors, and the deal is expected to close in February 2021.

BNSF Logistics Acquires Pro‑Am Transportation Services, Inc.

January 20, 2007

Transportation

BNSF Logistics, LLC has acquired Pro‑Am Transportation Services, Inc., a Jamestown, North Dakota–based third‑party logistics company with approximately $25 million in revenue. The business will operate within BNSF Logistics’ Transportation Execution Services unit, expanding the company’s industrial logistics capabilities and modal depth in the region.