M&A Deal Summary

Daseke Acquires Big Freight Systems

On May 1, 2017, Daseke acquired transportation company Big Freight Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Daseke’s 4th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Daseke’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Daseke’s 1st transaction in Manitoba.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-05-01
Target Big Freight Systems
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Daseke
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Big Freight Systems

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Big Freight Systems, Inc. is a trucking and freight management company. Big Freight Systems, Inc. was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Daseke

Addison, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Transportation
Revenue 1.8B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Daseke is a transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end markets. It offers comprehensive, best-in-class services to a diversified portfolio of many of North America’s most respected industrial shippers. Daseke was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Addison, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Transportation) 4 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 7
State (Manitoba) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 2
Year (2017) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-01 The Schilli Companies

Remington, Indiana, United States

The Schilli Companies is a provider of logistics, warehousing, fuel management, equipment sales and leasing services. The Schilli Companies was established in 1961 and is headquartered in Remington, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-04 Roadmaster Group

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Roadmaster Group is an elite high security cargo carrier service provider. Roadmaster Group is based in Glendale, Arizona.

Buy -