Mergers & Acquisitions

57 carriers named to 2026 TCA 'Elite Fleet' program

The carriers are recognized for prioritizing competitive compensation, strong safety cultures, driver engagement, and innovative practices designed to enhance quality of life behind the wheel. Also: FMCSA reinstates revoked ELD; Titanium Transportation Group going private.

January 20, 2026

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Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

The acquisition doubles Koch’s total nationwide square footage.

January 12, 2026

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

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'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Marking a "homecoming" for the 42-year-old carrier, USA Truck is officially back under Arkansas ownership.

January 11, 2026

USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

The deal, which was effective Jan. 1, marks the end of nine decades of stewardship by the Oren family, who founded the carrier in 1934.

January 9, 2026

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

M&A pivots to niche sectors and rail infrastructure

Transportation and logistics deal hit $128.8 billion as buyers pivot from scale to strategic alignment.

December 29, 2025

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Rail giants take next step in potential merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are submitting their application Friday requesting approval to combine the two railroads. Also: PFG announces leadership succession; Averitt names new VP of truckload sales; nominations open for Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year award.

December 19, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

PGT Trucking acquires Debrick Truck Line, expanding its Midwest footprint

PGT Trucking Adds 35th Terminal with Acquisition of Debrick Truck Line.

December 11, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end

Drivers will remain in their current trucks but will have the option to choose from pay packages available in the legacy Heartland fleet or transfer to other subsidiaries, including Millis Transfer and Smith Transport.

December 10, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental conglomerate

Enterprise Mobility buys Hogan, adding 10,000 commercial assets to its fleet. The move unites Enterprise’s light-duty offerings with Hogan’s Class 8 capabilities.

December 8, 2025

With more than 50 locations across the United States, Hogan manages a portfolio of comprehensive commercial transportation services, which includes full-service truck leasing, truck rental, dedicated services, and other custom-designed transportation and logistics solutions. With a fleet of more than 10,000, Hogan offers tractors and trailers as well as cargo vans, straight trucks, sleepers, refrigerated trucks and trailers and other specialty equipment.

PFG, US Foods back out of potential merger

The combination of the two businesses would have created a massive private fleet of more than 12,000 tractors and 15,000 trailers. Also: Brakes-related recalls hit International, Peterbilt trucks.

November 25, 2025

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Page Trucking acquires Northeast bulk carrier

Specialized bulk commodities fleet Page Trucking announced this week the acquisition of Goulet Trucking, a bulk hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation fleet in the Northeast. Also: House version of bill to require English-only CDL testing introduced.

November 24, 2025

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315-truck LTL fleet XGS acquired

Chattanooga-based XGS has been acquired by LRT Group, a transportation and logistics provider headquartered in Fort Payne, Alabama. Also: Nevada phasing out its non-domiciled CDL program.

November 10, 2025

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USA Truck going back up for sale

USA Truck didn't match new owner's asset-light business model.

October 23, 2025

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

Knight-Swift is merging its three LTL brands under the AAA Cooper banner.

October 20, 2025

Daimler, Toyota announce Fuso-Hino merger to be named Archion

The merger of the two companies' subsidiaries will begin operations on April 1, 2026. Also: Senate bill would codify Trump's ELP executive order; Wreaths Across America calls for more fleets; Influential Woman in Trucking award finalists named.

October 16, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

Smith System's latest acquisition connects data insights to driver safety

Insights from Utilimarc’s business intelligence platform, which integrates data across telematics, fleet management information systems, maintenance software, and safety cameras, are now combined with Smith System’s training and driver risk expertise.

October 9, 2025

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Trimac acquires Service Transport Company

Trimac Transportation is expanding its chemical hauling footprint in the U.S.

October 6, 2025

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TCI acquiring Success Truck Leasing

With the acquisition of Success NationaLease, TCI grows to more than 4,000 pieces of equipment, 1,900 employees, and 25 facilities nationwide.

September 30, 2025

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Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

Washington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon

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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.

Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

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