Two major truckload carriers have announced purchases, and one of the transactions will unite companies ranked among the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest North American for-hire carriers: Heartland Express and Interstate Distributor Co.
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Opinion: Maximize Short-Term Value for Long-Term Gains
Recent company mergers and initial public offerings have brought the value of trucking companies to the forefront.
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Beacon Roofing Supply Agrees to Acquire Allied for $2.6 Billion
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. has agreed to acquire Allied Building Products Corp., based in East Rutherford, N.J., for $2.6 billion.
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Heartland Buys Interstate Distributor From Saltchuk for $113 Million
Heartland Express Inc. has purchased Interstate Distributor Co. from owner Saltchuk Resources Inc. in a $113 million deal that is the latest in a flurry of mergers and acquisitions in 2017.
July 6, 2017