M&A Deal Summary

Roadrunner Transportation Acquires Rich Logistics

On February 24, 2014, Roadrunner Transportation acquired transportation company Rich Logistics for 48M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Roadrunner Transportation’s 22nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Roadrunner Transportation’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Roadrunner Transportation’s 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Roadrunner Transportation’s 2nd transaction in Arkansas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-02-24
Target Rich Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Roadrunner Transportation
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 48M USD

Target

Rich Logistics

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Rich Logistics Co. is a provider of truckload and expedited services. Rich Logistics transports product throughout the United States and Mexico utilizing a combination of independent contractors and employee drivers.

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Buyer

Roadrunner Transportation

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 2005
Sector Transportation
Employees3,600
Revenue 1.8B USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION

Roadrunner Transportation is an asset-light transportation and supply chain solutions provider offering a full suite of services, including less-than-truckload, truckload, temperature-controlled, intermodal, expedited, and domestic and international air. Roadrunner Transportation was founded in 2005 and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 28
Sector (Transportation) 22 of 26
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 22 of 27
State (Arkansas) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 22 of 27
Year (2014) 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 22
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-18 Yes Trans

Seabrook, New Hampshire, United States

Yes Trans, Inc. is a refrigerated truckload service provider. YES primarily transports meat and produce between the Northeast and the Midwest and Southeast.

Buy $1M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-14 Unitrans International

Inglewood, California, United States

Unitrans International Corp. is a provider of international logistics solutions. Unitrans offers customers international ocean and air transportation management, customs house brokerage, and domestic logistics solutions, with a focus on complex, cold chain, and high value shipments. Unitrans International Corp. was established in 1977 and is based in Inglewood, California.

Buy $56M