Mergers News Updates

GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger

Roughly 99% of both railroads’ shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.

November 14, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Forward Air Q3 Revenue Slips as Overhaul Continues

The Tennessee-based ground transportation and logistics services provider posted a net loss of $23.8 million, or negative 52 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.

November 7, 2025
BusinessEquipment

United Rentals Upbeat Despite Q3 Profit Inching Lower

Equipment rental specialist United reported revenue of $4.23 billion in the most recent three-month period, an increase of 5.9% compared with $3.99 billion in Q3 2024.

October 27, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

DSV Seeks Buyer for USA Truck After DB Schenker Deal

USA Truck’s business model does not fit DSV’s vision for asset-light North American on-road operations, the company said in a report accompanying the most recent quarter’s results.

October 24, 2025
BusinessEquipment

DTNA to Consolidate Bus, Specialty Chassis Units

The company said the decision would create greater synergies, enhance customer service, improve operational efficiency and accelerate innovation across the specialty vehicle segment.

October 1, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Steel Approves $300 Million in Nippon Steel Spending

U.S. Steel approved a $300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an $11 billion commitment by Nippon Steel after its takeover of the steelmaker earlier this year.

September 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal

The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

California Oil Merger Advances as State Clears Path to Drill

The bill marks a sharp shift from years of regulatory scrutiny by the state’s lawmakers toward its oil and gas industry and decades of declining in-state crude production.

September 15, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Kraft Heinz Breakup to Create 2 Distinct Food Giants

Following the breakup, one company will be made up of its Heinz Ketchup and other iconic condiments and boxed meals — a unit that currently generates $15.4 billion in sales.

September 2, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogisticsFor-Hire

Pinch Acquires Levinge in Oil Field Freight Merger

Houston-based Pinch is seeking to expand its flatbed less-than-truckload and truckload operations for oil and natural gas exploration and service companies with the deal.

August 29, 2025